Research Analysts Set Expectations for STC FY2026 Earnings

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) – Stock analysts at DOWLING & PARTN issued their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of Stewart Information Services in a report released on Wednesday, May 20th. DOWLING & PARTN analyst G. Dunn anticipates that the insurance provider will post earnings of $5.80 per share for the year. DOWLING & PARTN also issued estimates for Stewart Information Services’ FY2027 earnings at $6.80 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.65 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on STC. Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on shares of Stewart Information Services in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. They issued a “market outperform” rating and a $80.00 price target on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Stewart Information Services in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Stephens restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $88.00 price target on shares of Stewart Information Services in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Stewart Information Services from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 25th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price target on shares of Stewart Information Services from $78.00 to $81.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $83.00.

Stewart Information Services Price Performance

NYSE:STC opened at $68.25 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $2.08 billion, a PE ratio of 15.23 and a beta of 1.02. Stewart Information Services has a 12 month low of $56.39 and a 12 month high of $78.61. The company has a quick ratio of 2.12, a current ratio of 2.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $65.49 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $68.59.

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The insurance provider reported $0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.26. The business had revenue of $778.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $730.43 million. Stewart Information Services had a net margin of 4.19% and a return on equity of 10.07%. The firm’s revenue was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.25 EPS.

Stewart Information Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th were given a dividend of $0.525 per share. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 16th. Stewart Information Services’s dividend payout ratio is presently 46.88%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director C Allen Bradley, Jr. bought 1,000 shares of Stewart Information Services stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $65.34 per share, for a total transaction of $65,340.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 21,243 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,388,017.62. This trade represents a 4.94% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO David C. Hisey sold 10,992 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.28, for a total transaction of $783,509.76. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 61,929 shares in the company, valued at $4,414,299.12. The trade was a 15.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 2.94% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Stewart Information Services

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in shares of Stewart Information Services during the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Stewart Information Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $43,000. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC acquired a new position in shares of Stewart Information Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $65,000. Horizon Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Stewart Information Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $65,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Stewart Information Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $66,000. 96.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Stewart Information Services Company Profile

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) is a publicly traded provider of title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company underwrites title insurance policies for residential and commercial properties, offering lenders and property owners protection against title defects and liens. Beyond title insurance, Stewart delivers a range of ancillary services, including closing and escrow administration, property valuation, and risk mitigation solutions designed to streamline the mortgage process and reduce operational complexity for clients.

In addition to core title and settlement services, Stewart offers technology-driven products aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in real estate transactions.