Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Research

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report issued on Thursday, Zacks reports.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Stewart Information Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. Benchmark assumed coverage on shares of Stewart Information Services in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $87.00 price target for the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut shares of Stewart Information Services from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $77.00 to $71.00 in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Stewart Information Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of Stewart Information Services in a report on Monday, October 12th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $80.25.

Stewart Information Services Stock Performance

NYSE STC opened at $44.01 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.34 billion, a price-to-earnings 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 company has a current ratio of 1.85, a quick ratio of 1.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $60.69 and a 200 day moving average of $64.99.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Brian Glaze sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.16, for a total value of $103,740.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 11,784 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $814,981.44. This represents a 11.29% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.94% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Stewart Information Services

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of STC. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Stewart Information Services during the second quarter worth approximately $347,274,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Stewart Information Services during the second quarter worth $17,759,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in Stewart Information Services in the 2nd quarter valued at $10,991,000. Heartland Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Stewart Information Services in the 2nd quarter worth $8,252,000. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Stewart Information Services in the 2nd quarter worth $8,211,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.90% of the company’s stock.

More Stewart Information Services News

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

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.