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STC Stock Forecast: Stewart Information Services Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$47
+5.23% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Stewart Information Services Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $73 — +53.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 20 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$1.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
20/ 100
Median analyst target
$73
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$899.2M+24.5% y/y
Net income$41.8M
Free cash flow$35.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.3%
1M
−8.6%
YTD
−31.3%
1Y
−29.5%
From 52W high
−37.0%
From 52W low
+9.6%
$43
$75
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

STC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Stewart Information Services Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
20/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
76
Quality
62
Value
45
Size
40
Revisions
31
Momentum
27
Volatility
22
Issuance
18
Accruals
16

Growth (76): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (16): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

STC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on STC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26STCHigh $75Median $73Low $59

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
3 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $59Median $73High $75

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +53.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
26 Oct 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$80 → $70
26 Oct 2026StoneXMaintainsBuy$87 → $75
12 Oct 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform$80 → $75
12 Oct 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
27 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform—
27 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform$77 → $71
21 July 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy$87
21 July 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—
25 June 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
25 June 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$81 → $77
18 May 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight—
24 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
10 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
27 Feb 2026Stephens & Co.UpgradeOverweight—
9 Feb 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
2 Feb 2026CitizensInitiatesMarket Outperform—
26 Jan 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeOutperform—
18 Dec 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
28 July 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
10 July 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

STC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Stewart Information Services Corp. returned −29.5% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

STC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26STCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

STC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−7.9%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Stewart Information Services Corp. (STC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.2×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 75% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.2×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
13.0%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−31.5%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
5.9%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Net margin
3.6%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.6%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.3%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.9%

Higher than 93% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Stewart Information Services Corp. (STC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Stewart Information Services Corp. has a market value of $1.4B and an enterprise value of $2.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.3B. The latest quarter grew 13.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $149.9M, a 4.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.51.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $150.0M.

  • Stewart Information Services Corp. spent $5.7M on share buybacks and $63.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 30.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.2×; forward P/E: 7.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.92%, paying out 46% of earnings.

  • Stewart Information Services Corp. employs 7,800 people — $419K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

STC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInsurance - Property & Casualty
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
STCStewart Information Services Corp.$1.4B20
TRUPTrupanion, Inc.$1.3B37
UVEUniversal Insurance Holdings, Inc.$1.4B86
UFCSUnited Fire Group, Inc.$1.4B78
ASICAtegrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings$1.2B36
SAFTSafety Insurance Group, Inc.$1.6B42
BOWBowhead Specialty Holdings, Inc.$1.1B31

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Stewart Information Services Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest STC news & analysis

Buy 13 IDEAL 'Safer' October LoPrice/HiDividend Small Cap 'Toy Dogs'

Seeking Alpha · 31 Oct 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha identifies 50 small-cap, low-price, high-yield dividend stocks, including 16 it classifies as safer based on free cash flow yield exceeding dividend yield. The article says its top ten meet its “dogcatcher” standard and gives projected returns through October 2027.

Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention Stewart Information Services, so it offers no company-specific information for STC watchers.

Recent Results Show Another Quarter Of Disappointment For Stewart Information Services

Seeking Alpha · 23 Oct 2026negative

Stewart Information Services reported its second consecutive earnings miss of 2026. Revenue grew in both core and real estate solutions, but rising expenses and margin compression weighed on results amid persistent industry headwinds.

Why it matters — Investors following STC may note that revenue growth has not offset cost pressures, while goodwill and intangibles leave tangible book value negative.

Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 22 Oct 2026neutral

Stewart Information Services held its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 22, 2026, with CEO Frederick Eppinger, CFO David Hisey, and Principal Accounting Officer Brian Glaze participating. The excerpt provides the call’s opening and participant details, but no financial results or other discussion.

Why it matters — STC watchers can note the timing and participants, though this excerpt does not disclose quarterly performance or company developments.

What Stewart Information Services (STC) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

MarketBeat · 22 Oct 2026negative

Stewart Information Services reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $30 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, down from $44 million, or $1.55 per share, a year earlier. Adjusted net income was $41 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared with $47 million, or $1.64 per share, in the prior-year quarter, as higher mortgage rates and weaker residential transaction activity pressured margins.

Why it matters — The decline in reported and adjusted earnings, alongside pressure on margins, gives STC watchers an update on the quarter’s results and operating conditions.

Stewart Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

PRNewsWire · 21 Oct 2026neutral

Stewart reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $900.7 million, compared with $796.9 million in the prior-year quarter ($791.3 million adjusted). Net income was $30.3 million, or $0.98 per diluted share; adjusted net income was $41.2 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, both below prior-year results.

Why it matters — The results show higher reported revenue alongside lower net income and diluted EPS year over year, giving STC watchers a snapshot of quarterly performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about STC stock

What is the STC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Stewart Information Services Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $73, with estimates ranging from $59 to $75. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is STC stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Stewart Information Services Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Stewart Information Services Corp. 20 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank STC?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Stewart Information Services Corp. ranks 20 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (76 of 100).

Will STC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +53.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Stewart Information Services Corp. 20 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the STC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Stewart Information Services Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for STC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $59 to $75 over the next 12 months.

How has STC stock performed over the past year?

Stewart Information Services Corp. returned -29.5% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Stewart Information Services Corp. do?

Stewart Information Services Corp. is a real estate services company that provides title insurance and settlement-related solutions for residential and commercial property transactions.

What is the latest news on STC?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 31 Oct 2026): "Buy 13 IDEAL 'Safer' October LoPrice/HiDividend Small Cap 'Toy Dogs'". Seeking Alpha identifies 50 small-cap, low-price, high-yield dividend stocks, including 16 it classifies as safer based on free cash flow yield exceeding dividend yield. The article says its top ten meet its “dogcatcher” standard and gives projected returns through October 2027.

Company

About Stewart Information Services Corp.

Stewart Information Services Corp. is a real estate services company that provides title insurance and settlement-related solutions for residential and commercial property transactions. The company supports homebuyers, sellers, mortgage lenders, real estate professionals, attorneys, and builders by helping verify property ownership, manage closing processes, and reduce transaction-related risk. Its current business includes title insurance, escrow and closing services, title and property search and examination, appraisal management, online notarization, credit and real estate information services, and other transaction support offerings. Stewart Information Services Corp. operates through direct operations, approved agencies, and affiliated companies, serving customers across the United States and in selected international markets. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is a significant participant in the title insurance and broader real estate transaction services market.

CEO Mr. Frederick Henry Eppinger Jr. · 7,800 employees · United States · https://www.stewart.com