NYSE:FAF · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.42 today
Vol 0.49M · Avg 0.99M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of First American Financial Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare FAF returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
11.3%
avg 11.1%
ROIC
18.5%
avg 34.6%
ROA
3.8%
avg 3.5%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at 18.5% versus its period average of 34.6%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mark Edward Seaton | Chief Executive Officer & Director | $3.48M | — | 48 | $232,081.10 | 0.23% |
Matthew Feivish Wajner | Executive VP & CFO | $1.27M | — | 50 | $52,997.00 | 0.05% |
Lisa Walgenbach Cornehl | Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | $965,519.00 | — | 47 | $29,656.49 | 0.03% |
Steven A. Adams | Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer | $612,924.00 | — | 56 | $13,106.89 | 0.01% |
Dennis Joseph Gilmore | Executive Chairman of the Board | $305,000.00 | — | 68 | $477,031.00 | 0.47% |
James Hoggs Rogers | Vice President of Investments | — | — | — | $71,597.00 | 0.07% |
Jody Mulkey | Chief Technology Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Marcus K. Reese | Vice President & Chief Communications Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Shabnam F. Jalakian | Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer | — | — | — | $52,997.00 | 0.05% |
Craig Barberio | Vice President of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
3
$4.05M
Sells
4
$1.60M
Net Sentiment
+$2.45M
Net buying
Most Active
KENNEDY PARKER S
3 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 3 buys worth $4.05M and 4 sells worth $1.60M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $2.45M. KENNEDY PARKER S was the most active insider with 3 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -1.8% | +8.4% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +4.4% | +4.0% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -1.5% | +7.9% (13yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | -2.5% | +5.3% (13yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +4.4% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +8.4% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages FAF?
First American Financial Corporation (FAF) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is James Hoggs Rogers, Vice President of Investments.
Are FAF insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $47.55M.
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