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First American Financial vs Stewart Information Services: FAF and STC compared
First American Financial is the larger company: $2.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $901M for Stewart Information Services (Q3 2026). Stewart Information Services is growing faster (+13% against +5% a year earlier). First American Financial is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.9% against 5.1%.
Where the money goes: FAF and STC
First American Financial (FAF) · Q3 2026
First American Financial, Q3 2026: revenue $2.1B (+5% year over year), operating margin 10.9%, net earnings $177M, operating cash flow $238M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Stewart Information Services (STC) · Q3 2026
Stewart Information Services, Q3 2026: revenue $901M (+13% year over year), operating margin 5.1%, net earnings $30.3M, operating cash flow $46.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| First American Financial (FAF) | Stewart Information Services (STC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.1B | $901M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +13% |
| Operating margin | 10.9% | 5.1% |
| Net earnings | $177M | $30.3M |
| Net margin | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $238M | $46.6M |
| Free cash flow | $197M | $25.6M |
| Market value | $7.0B | $1.5B |
| P/E | 9.6× | 11.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $79.00 | $69.75 |
Questions
Which is bigger, First American Financial or Stewart Information Services?
First American Financial is the larger company: $2.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $901M for Stewart Information Services (Q3 2026).
Is First American Financial or Stewart Information Services growing faster?
Stewart Information Services is growing faster (+13% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, First American Financial or Stewart Information Services?
First American Financial is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.9% against 5.1%.
More: First American Financial earnings · how First American Financial makes money · Stewart Information Services earnings · how Stewart Information Services makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 23, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.