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Fidelity National Financial Inc(FNF)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.93% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$44.17
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FNF

11/10/2026: FNF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Fidelity National Financial Inc is a dominant provider of title insurance and escrow services, operating within the cyclical U.S. real estate market. The company possesses strong operational margins and a reputation for stability, making it a reliable player in the insurance sector. Its primary investment story centers on its ability to generate significant cash flow and maintain market leadership, though it remains highly sensitive to mortgage interest rates and housing transaction volumes. Risks include potential regulatory changes and competitive pressure from new digital-first platforms. As a dividend-paying stock, it may suit value-focused investors, though monitoring interest rate trends and housing market health remains essential.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely cyclical and tied to the housing market rather than structural tech-driven expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is often dictated by interest rate trends and housing starts rather than internal company catalysts.
Value investorStrong fitFNF often trades at valuation multiples that can be attractive to value-oriented investors during housing downcycles.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividends.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the stock is subject to significant volatility based on housing market cycles and mortgage rate environments.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock price is highly sensitive to interest rate changes and housing market outlooks.
Valuation riskMediumValuations are cyclical, and investors may overpay at the peak of a housing boom.
Competition risk (Title Insurance)MediumThe sector is concentrated, and any loss of market share to rivals like FAF directly impacts revenue.
Business qualityStrongFNF has a long-standing reputation and a dominant scale within its specific niche.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are generally reliable but can be affected by severe financial downturns impacting insurance profits.
Execution riskMediumManaging complex title claims and regulatory compliance requires high operational precision.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -27.25%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FNF receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FNF has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 39.2%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-52.6%), moderate revenue growth (+8.6%), soft profitability (net margin 4.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FNF's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $5.7B (39.2% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is FNF's strongest growth driver at +8.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-52.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-14.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.7% and approximately 94.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 5.74% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 14.00%
WINDACRE PARTNERSHIP LLC 7.79%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 6.69%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.53%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.29%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FNF generates approximately $982 of gross profit, $99 of operating income, and $392 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 52.58%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FNF has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 12.08B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.52
1Y Target Price 53.67
Price to earnings Ratio 11.52
1Y Target Price 53.67
Volume (30-day avg) 2.8M shares
Beta 0.98
52 Weeks Range 37.88 - 56.47
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 37.88 - 56.47
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.74%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.91

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Title InsurancePremiums for policies insuring land titles and escrow fees for closing transactions.This is the core engine; money is made every time a home or commercial building is bought, sold, or refinanced.
Investment PortfolioReturns from investing the 'float' (premiums held before claims are paid).The company acts like an insurer, earning interest on the money it collects from customers before it has to pay out claims.
Geography: United StatesNational operations with heavy concentration in major real estate markets.The business is almost entirely dependent on the health of the U.S. residential and commercial real estate markets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 1.32
Actual 1.32

Profitability

Profit Margin 7.02%
Operating Margin (TTM) 31.89%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.54%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.1%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.52
Forward PE 12.82
Enterprise Value 14.28B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.81
Enterprise Value 14.28B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.81
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.91
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 268.19M
Shares Floating 253.38M
Shares Outstanding 268.19M
Shares Floating 253.38M
Percent Insiders 5.74
Percent Institutions 84.67

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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