Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reiterates Buy Rating on Stewart Information Services
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintains its buy rating on Stewart Information Services with a target price of $77, a 14.99% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated its buy rating on Stewart Information Services with a $77 price target as of June 25, 2026.
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods's $77 price target implies 14.99% upside from Stewart Information Services Corporation's ($STC) current $66.96 share price.
- Stewart Information Services, trading at $68.06 on Friday, has a market cap of $1.96 billion and a P/E ratio of 14.38.
- Insiders have been actively buying shares, and analysts maintain a positive outlook with a mean target price of $81.67.
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On June 25, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed its buy rating on Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC). The firm set a price target of $77, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
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Stewart Information Services Corporation Stock Down 4.2%
Shares of NYSE:STC traded near $68.06 on Friday. Stewart Information Services has a market cap of approximately $1.96 billion and a P/E ratio of 14.38. The company's stock has ranged from a 52-week low of $56.39 to a high of $78.61. The 50-day moving average is $67.21, while the 200-day moving average is $68.94. The firm maintains a current ratio of 1.963 and a quick ratio of 1.948, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.827.
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Recent Earnings
Stewart Information Services reported a revenue of $3.10 billion, reflecting a growth of 27.7%. The company achieved a net margin of 4.18% and a return on equity of 9.42%. The next earnings report is expected on April 22, 2026.
Dividend
The company offers an annual dividend rate of $2.10, providing a yield of 3.25%. With a dividend payout ratio of 46.21%, Stewart Information Services continues to return value to its shareholders.
Insider Buying and Selling at Stewart Information Services Corporation
Insider activity at Stewart Information Services has been notable, with several insiders purchasing shares recently. On June 1, 2026, Bradley Allen Jr. acquired 1,000 shares at an average price of $63.87. Earlier, on May 7, 2026, multiple insiders, including Bradley Allen Jr., Sanchez Rodriquez Manuel, Apel Thomas, Vaid Helen, and Clarke Robert, bought shares, each acquiring 1,791 shares.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 25, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained its buy rating for Stewart Information Services with a price target of $77. Previously, on May 18, 2026, Stephens & Co. reiterated a buy rating with an $88 target. The analyst consensus indicates a mean target price of $81.67, with three analysts providing opinions.
About Stewart Information Services Corporation
Stewart Information Services Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, provides title insurance and real estate transaction services globally. The company offers services such as title searching, examining, closing, and insuring the condition of property titles. In addition, it provides home and personal insurance, tax-deferred exchange services, and digital customer engagement platforms. Led by CEO Frederick Henry Eppinger Jr., Stewart employs around 8,000 people.
Bottom Line
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods' reaffirmation of a buy rating and a $77 target on Stewart Information Services reflects positive sentiment towards the company's prospects. Investors should note that these analyst ratings are based on backward-looking data and may not reflect the most current market conditions. Stewart's ongoing insider buying and solid financial performance make it a company to watch.
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