First American Financial Corporation announced an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising the payout to 61 cents per share from 55 cents. The board-approved hike gives the stock a 3.1% yield based on its Sept. 16 closing price of $71.11, well above the industry average of 0.2%, with a payout ratio of 30.99 versus the industry's 10.43. Shareholders of record on Sept. 28 will receive the increased dividend on Oct. 5. The title insurer also maintains a stock repurchase plan authorized for up to $300 million, of which $246 million remained as of June 30, 2026, after repurchasing 0.9 million shares for $54 million in the first half of the year. First American reported trailing 12-month return on equity of 13.3% against an industry average of 7.5%, and its shares have gained 15.7% year to date, outpacing the industry's 4% growth.
First American CorporationBoard approved an 11% dividend hike to 61 cents and maintains a $300M buyback plan
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