Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has seen some notable price action recently, with a weekly gain that contrasts with its year-to-date performance.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFH.TO) experienced a slight decline of 1.54% in today's trading, closing at C$2360.58. However, the stock has shown a positive trend this week, gaining 6.01%. This movement comes amidst several recent developments regarding the company's financial results and its involvement with Andrew Peller Limited.
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
FFH.TO
FFH.TO
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$47.59B
P/E
8.6x
Div. yield
0.63%
Div. / share
$15.00
52W high
$2678.15
52W low
$2066.16
1W change
+6.01%
Beta
0.45
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering FFH
Wall Street analysts forecast FFH stock price to rise 11.7% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$2693.80
+11.7% Upside
Current Price
C$2410.93
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on FFH's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
20.5%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
24.1%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+36.5%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$2747.05
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$2518.13 | C$2345.85 – C$2703.07 |
| 60 trading days | C$2630.10 | C$2379.28 – C$2907.38 |
| 90 trading days | C$2747.05 | C$2429.72 – C$3105.83 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Investor takeaway: Investors should consider the recent performance metrics and upcoming developments with Andrew Peller Limited as potential indicators of Fairfax's future trajectory.
C$2360.58
Fairfax's stock closed at C$2360.58, reflecting a 1D decline of 1.54% but a weekly increase of 6.01%.
Bull case
Fairfax's strong fundamentals include a profit margin of 11.7% and a return on equity of 17.2%. These figures suggest that the company could build on its recent gains, especially with a moderately bullish outlook from analysts.
Bear case
Despite the positive weekly performance, Fairfax's year-to-date decline of 7.48% raises concerns about its ability to maintain upward momentum, particularly in a fluctuating market environment.
Recent Price Action
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFH.TO) closed today at C$2360.58, down 1.54% from the previous day. Over the past week, the stock has gained 6.01%, indicating a potential recovery after a challenging year. Year-to-date, however, Fairfax has seen a decline of 7.48%, highlighting the volatility in its stock performance.
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Company Developments
Several key developments have emerged recently for Fairfax Financial. The company released its financial results for the second quarter on July 30, 2026, which could provide insights into its operational performance. Additionally, Fairfax is involved in a proposed arrangement with Andrew Peller Limited, which includes ISS recommendations for shareholders to support the transaction. The ongoing developments surrounding this arrangement may impact investor sentiment and stock performance.
Technical Picture
From a technical standpoint, Fairfax's stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of C$2286.61 by 3.2% and slightly above its 200-day moving average of C$2345.24 by 0.7%. The stock has a 52-week trading range of C$2066.16 to C$2678.15, indicating it is currently at 48% of its 52-week range. With a beta of 0.45, Fairfax's stock is less volatile than the overall market, which may appeal to risk-averse investors.
Volume Insights
The trading volume for Fairfax today was 76,303 shares, significantly higher than the 20-day average volume of 51,233 shares, reflecting a 1.65x increase. This surge in volume may suggest heightened interest from investors, possibly driven by the recent company news and developments.
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