Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) Stock Rated “Hold” by Wall Street Brokerages

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) has received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the seven brokerages that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have issued a hold recommendation and four have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $80.25.

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Benchmark initiated coverage on shares of Stewart Information Services in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. They set a “buy” rating and a $87.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Stewart Information Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday, October 19th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Stewart Information Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 25th. Zacks Research cut shares of Stewart Information Services from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Citizens Jmp lowered their price objective on Stewart Information Services from $80.00 to $75.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 12th.

Key Stories Impacting Stewart Information Services

Here are the key news stories impacting Stewart Information Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue reached a record level, indicating continued business volume and providing some support for the long-term outlook. However, the revenue performance was not enough to offset weaker earnings. Stewart Information Services Q3 2026: Revenue Record Masks a Profit Slide
• Neutral Sentiment: Management discussed the quarter and the company’s outlook during its earnings call, giving investors additional context on operating conditions and future performance. Stewart Information Services Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted earnings were $1.33 per share, below the $1.50 analyst consensus, while revenue of approximately $900.7 million also slightly missed expectations. Profit fell 32% year over year, despite the revenue record, reinforcing concerns about margins and earnings quality. Stewart Information Services Q3 Profit Falls 32%
• Negative Sentiment: DOWLING & PARTN reduced its 2026 EPS forecast to $4.89 from $5.26, matching the current consensus estimate. It also cut its 2027 forecast to $5.20 from $6.25 and its 2028 forecast to $6.05 from $7.05. The multi-year reductions suggest analysts expect a slower earnings recovery than previously projected. Stewart Information Services analyst estimates

Stewart Information Services Stock Down 0.1%

STC stock opened at $44.01 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.98, a current ratio of 1.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.34 billion, a PE ratio of 11.03 and a beta of 1.04. Stewart Information Services has a twelve month low of $43.48 and a twelve month high of $78.61. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $60.69 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $65.01.

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The insurance provider reported $1.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.50 by ($0.17). Stewart Information Services had a net margin of 3.58% and a return on equity of 9.39%. The company had revenue of $900.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $903.67 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.64 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that Stewart Information Services will post 4.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Stewart Information Services Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th were paid a $0.55 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.0%. This is an increase from Stewart Information Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.5250. Stewart Information Services’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.14%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Stewart Information Services news, insider Brian Glaze sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.16, for a total value of $103,740.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 11,784 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $814,981.44. This trade represents a 11.29% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 2.94% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Stewart Information Services

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Arizona State Retirement System increased its holdings in Stewart Information Services by 2.4% during the second quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 8,417 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $556,000 after buying an additional 198 shares during the last quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System raised its position in Stewart Information Services by 7.0% in the first quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 4,378 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $270,000 after acquiring an additional 287 shares during the period. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund boosted its stake in shares of Stewart Information Services by 1.9% during the 1st quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 16,116 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $992,000 after acquiring an additional 308 shares during the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in shares of Stewart Information Services by 2.8% during the 1st quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 13,253 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $816,000 after acquiring an additional 359 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in shares of Stewart Information Services during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Institutional investors own 96.90% of the company’s stock.

About Stewart Information Services

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) is a global provider of title insurance and real estate transaction services. Through its Stewart Title operations, the company helps protect property owners, lenders and other participants from losses arising from defects in a property’s title.

The company offers title searches and examinations, title insurance policies, escrow and closing services, settlement services, and related solutions for residential and commercial real estate transactions.