First American Financial Corp.
- FAF · NYSE
- Title Insurance
- Santa Ana, CA
- 19,102 employees
- CIK 0001472787
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Mark Seaton Chief executive officer at First American Financial Corporation 8-K, 2026-10-21
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Mark Edward Seaton Chief Executive Officer 4, 2026-06-24 - Matthew F. Wajner EVP, Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-06-24
- Steven A. Adams VP & Chief Accounting Officer 4, 2026-07-28
- Lisa W. Cornehl SVP, Chief Legal Officer 4, 2026-06-24
What leadership is saying
“Continued growth in our commercial business and higher investment income drove our earnings this quarter”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 21, 2026
First American Financial Corp is a U.S. public company in title insurance (SIC 6361), headquartered in Santa Ana, CA. It trades as FAF on NYSE. Revenue was $7.5B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +21.6% from the year before. It reported about 19,102 employees. Mark Seaton is Chief executive officer at First American Financial Corporation.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.5B 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $6.1B 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $6.0B 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $7.6B 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $9.2B 10-K, 2024-02-21 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $622M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $131M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $217M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $263M 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $1.2B 10-K, 2024-02-21 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Seaton | Chief executive officer at First American Financial Corporation | 8-K, 2026-10-21 |
| Mark Edward Seaton | Chief Executive Officer | 4, 2026-06-24 |
| Matthew F. Wajner | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-06-24 |
| Steven A. Adams | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-07-28 |
| Lisa W. Cornehl | SVP, Chief Legal Officer | 4, 2026-06-24 |
| Dennis J. Gilmore | Chairman of the Board of Directors | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Deborah L. Wahl | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| James L. Doti | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Jeffrey J. Dailey | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Margaret M. McCarthy | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Mark C. Oman | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Marsha A Spence | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Michael D. McKee | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Parker S. Kennedy | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Reginald H. Gilyard | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
What First American Financial Corp does
First American Financial Corporation traces its heritage back to 1889. On June 1, 2010, its common stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FAF.” First American’s executive offices are located at 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, California 92707-5913 and its telephone number is (714) 250-3000.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 102.1 million (as of October 19, 2026) | 10-Q, October 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $6.1B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 18, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 23, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 12, 2026 (filed March 30, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 30, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Los Angeles, California) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | Steven A. Adams VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 3,253 | $244K | Form 4, July 28, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | Lisa W. Cornehl SVP, Chief Legal Officer | Sale | 5,823 | $400K | Form 4, May 7, 2026 |
| April 24, 2026 | Margaret M. McCarthy Director | Sale | 6,630 | $468K | Form 4, April 28, 2026 |
| February 17, 2026 | Parker S. Kennedy Director | Buy | 59,841 | $4.0M | Form 4, February 18, 2026 |
| August 28, 2025 | James L. Doti Director | Sale | 7,692 | $501K | Form 4, August 29, 2025 |
| August 13, 2025 | Margaret M. McCarthy Director | Sale | 3,500 | $230K | Form 4, August 14, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-03
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-10-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-15
- Item 3.03 Material modification to rights of security holders
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-29
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-04-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-11
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-01-21
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-11-04
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-10-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about First American Financial Corp
- What does First American Financial Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "First American Financial Corporation traces its heritage back to 1889. On June 1, 2010, its common stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FAF.” First American’s executive offices are located at 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, California 92707-5913 and its telephone number is (714) 250-3000."
- What is First American Financial Corp's revenue?
- $7.5B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 18, 2026.
- Is First American Financial Corp profitable?
- First American Financial Corp reported net income of $622M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does First American Financial Corp have?
- About 19,102 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of First American Financial Corp?
- Mark Seaton, Chief executive officer at First American Financial Corporation, as named in a 8-K filed October 21, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of First American Financial Corp?
- Matthew F. Wajner, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed June 24, 2026.
- Where is First American Financial Corp headquartered?
- Santa Ana, CA.
- What is First American Financial Corp's stock ticker?
- FAF on NYSE.
- What industry is First American Financial Corp in?
- Title Insurance, SIC code 6361.
- What is First American Financial Corp's website?
- firstam.com.
- When does First American Financial Corp report earnings next?
- February 11, 2027 at 11:00. Source: ir_events_fc.
- Is First American Financial Corp a public company?
- Yes. First American Financial Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001472787 and trades as FAF.
- Who audits First American Financial Corp?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Los Angeles, California, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of First American Financial Corp are outstanding?
- 102.1 million shares as of October 19, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 23, 2026.
- What is First American Financial Corp's public float?
- $6.1B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 18, 2026.
- How many business segments does First American Financial Corp report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 23, 2026.
- When is First American Financial Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 12, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 30, 2026.
- Have First American Financial Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 13, 2025, officers and directors reported 5 open-market sales worth about $1.8M and 1 purchase worth about $4.0M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Steven A. Adams (VP & Chief Accounting Officer) sold 3,253 shares on July 24, 2026.