First American Financial Corporation reported a slight decrease in total revenue, down 1% compared to the first quarter of 2023. Net income remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from $46 million to $47 million. The company highlighted its focus on managing operating expenses and investing in strategic initiatives amidst challenging market conditions in the real estate and mortgage industries.
Earnings per diluted share were $0.45, both on a reported and adjusted basis.
Total revenue was $1.4 billion, a 1% decrease compared to the previous year.
The Title Insurance and Services segment reported investment income of $117 million, a 6% year-over-year decline.
The Home Warranty segment achieved a pretax margin of 19.3%.
The company anticipates that market challenges will persist throughout the year, expecting modest revenue growth and title margins similar to those achieved in 2023.
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