First American Stock Forecast - Simple Exponential Smoothing

FAF Stock  USD 61.49  1.45  2.42%   
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First American on the next trading day is expected to be 61.49 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.67 and the sum of the absolute errors of 41.05. First Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of First American's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
As of 10th of January 2026 the relative strength indicator of First American's share price is below 20 . This usually indicates that the stock is significantly oversold. The fundamental principle of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is to quantify the velocity at which market participants are driving the price of a financial instrument upwards or downwards.

Momentum 0

 Sell Peaked

 
Oversold
 
Overbought
The successful prediction of First American's future price could yield a significant profit. Please, note that this module is not intended to be used solely to calculate an intrinsic value of First American and does not consider all of the tangible or intangible factors available from First American's fundamental data. We analyze noise-free headlines and recent hype associated with First American, which may create opportunities for some arbitrage if properly timed. Below are the key fundamental drivers impacting First American's stock price prediction:
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.27
EPS Estimate Next Quarter
1.3991
EPS Estimate Current Year
5.465
EPS Estimate Next Year
5.955
Wall Street Target Price
76.6
Using First American hype-based prediction, you can estimate the value of First American from the perspective of First American response to recently generated media hype and the effects of current headlines on its competitors. We also analyze overall investor sentiment towards First American using First American's stock options and short interest. It helps to benchmark the overall future attitude of investors towards First using crowd psychology based on the activity and movement of First American's stock price.

First American Short Interest

A significant increase or decrease in First American's short interest from the previous month could be a good indicator of investor sentiment towards First. Short interest can provide insight into the potential direction of First American stock and how bullish or bearish investors feel about the market overall.
200 Day MA
61.835
Short Percent
0.0219
Short Ratio
4.47
Shares Short Prior Month
2.1 M
50 Day MA
63.0714

First American Hype to Price Pattern

Investor biases related to First American's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in First. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding First can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around First American. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.
Some investors profit by finding stocks that are overvalued or undervalued based on market sentiment. The correlation of First American's market sentiment to its price can help taders to make decisions based on the overall investors consensus about First American.

First American Implied Volatility

    
  0.55  
First American's implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of First American stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if First American's implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that First American stock will not fluctuate a lot when First American's options are near their expiration.
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First American on the next trading day is expected to be 61.49 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.67 and the sum of the absolute errors of 41.05.

First American after-hype prediction price

    
  USD 61.47  
There is no one specific way to measure market sentiment using hype analysis or a similar predictive technique. This prediction method should be used in combination with more fundamental and traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, analysts consensus, earnings estimates, and various momentum models.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of First American to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in First Stock please use our How to Invest in First American guide.The First American's current Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 0.62, while Inventory Turnover is projected to decrease to (0.37). . The current Common Stock Shares Outstanding is estimated to decrease to about 119.3 M. The current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to decrease to about 143.2 M.

Open Interest Against 2026-04-17 First Option Contracts

Although open interest is a measure utilized in the options markets, it could be used to forecast First American's spot prices because the number of available contracts in the market changes daily, and new contracts can be created or liquidated at will. Since open interest in First American's options reflects these daily shifts, investors could use the patterns of these changes to develop long and short-term trading strategies for First American stock based on available contracts left at the end of a trading day.
Please note that to derive more accurate forecasting about market movement from the current First American's open interest, investors have to compare it to First American's spot prices. As Ford's stock price increases, high open interest indicates that money is entering the market, and the market is strongly bullish. Conversely, if the price of First American is decreasing and there is high open interest, that is a sign that the bearish trend will continue, and investors may react by taking short positions in First. So, decreasing or low open interest during a bull market indicates that investors are becoming uncertain of the depth of the bullish trend, and a reversal in sentiment will likely follow.

First American Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine First price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for First using various technical indicators. When you analyze First charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.
First American simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for First American are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as First American prices get older.

First American Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 11th of January 2026

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First American on the next trading day is expected to be 61.49 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.67, mean absolute percentage error of 0.75, and the sum of the absolute errors of 41.05.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict First Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that First American's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

First American Stock Forecast Pattern

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First American Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting First American's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. First American's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 60.07 and 62.91, respectively. We have considered First American's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
61.49
61.49
Expected Value
62.91
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of First American stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent First American stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria117.827
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.028
MADMean absolute deviation0.673
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0108
SAESum of the absolute errors41.05
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting First American forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent First American observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for First American

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as First American. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
60.0561.4762.89
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
55.3469.1970.61
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
60.1563.0165.87
Details
4 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
69.7176.6085.03
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as First American. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against First American's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, First American's competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in First American.

Other Forecasting Options for First American

For every potential investor in First, whether a beginner or expert, First American's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. First Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in First. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying First American's price trends.

First American Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with First American stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of First American could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing First American by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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First American Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of First American's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of First American's current price.

First American Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how First American stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading First American shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying First American stock market strength indicators, traders can identify First American entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

First American Risk Indicators

The analysis of First American's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in First American's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting first stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether First American is a strong investment it is important to analyze First American's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact First American's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding First Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of First American to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in First Stock please use our How to Invest in First American guide.
You can also try the Risk-Return Analysis module to view associations between returns expected from investment and the risk you assume.
Is Property & Casualty Insurance space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of First American. If investors know First will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about First American listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.27
Dividend Share
2.17
Earnings Share
4.65
Revenue Per Share
68.413
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.407
The market value of First American is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of First that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of First American's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is First American's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because First American's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect First American's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between First American's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if First American is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, First American's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.