First American Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
First American Financial Corporation reported a 29% decrease in total revenue to $1.7 billion for Q4 2022, with earnings per diluted share at $0.52. The company's results were impacted by a cyclical decline in the real estate market, but were partially offset by expense management and growth in investment income. The company returned $658 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in 2022.
Earnings per diluted share were $0.52, or $1.35 excluding $0.83 of net investment losses.
Total revenue was $1.7 billion, a 29% decrease compared to the previous year.
Commercial title revenues decreased by 34% to $251 million.
Title Insurance and Services segment investment income increased by 169% to $132 million.
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Forward Guidance
First American anticipates early signs of stabilization in the purchase market and believes the company is well-positioned for long-term growth, planning to continue investing in strategic initiatives, pursuing acquisitions, and returning capital to shareholders.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income