Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has seen a slight dip in its stock price this week amid news of a potential share buyback.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFH.TO) experienced a decline in its stock price this week, closing at C$2225.32, down 0.82% on the day and 1.62% over the week. The company announced its intention to initiate a Normal Course Issuer Bid for its subordinate voting shares and preferred shares, which may have influenced investor sentiment.
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
FFH.TO
FFH.TO
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$45.88B
P/E
7.7x
Div. yield
0.67%
Div. / share
$15.00
52W high
$2678.15
52W low
$2066.16
1W change
-1.62%
Beta
0.43
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering FFH · as of Sep 29, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast FFH stock price to rise 23.0% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$2717.67
+23.0% Upside
Previously C$2708.84 on Sep 28, 2026
Current Price
C$2209.09
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on FFH's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
21.3%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
20.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-33.8%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$1957.92
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$2121.98 | C$1971.38 – C$2284.09 |
| 60 trading days | C$2038.30 | C$1836.77 – C$2261.95 |
| 90 trading days | C$1957.92 | C$1723.53 – C$2224.19 |
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.
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Investor takeaway: While the recent buyback announcement may provide some support for the stock, the overall downtrend in price and lower trading volume compared to the 20-day average could indicate cautious investor sentiment.
C$2225.32
The stock is currently trading 4.7% below its 200-day moving average, indicating potential weakness in price momentum.
Bull case
The planned share buyback could show that management is confident about the company's future, which might help stabilize the stock price.
Bear case
Despite the buyback announcement, the stock has been on a downward trend this year, with a year-to-date decline of 15.23%. This raises concerns about overall market conditions and the company's performance.
Recent Price Action
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd's stock closed at C$2225.32, reflecting a 0.82% decline for the day and a 1.62% drop over the week. Year-to-date, the stock has fallen 15.23%, indicating a challenging environment for investors.
Company News
On September 28, 2026, Fairfax announced its intention to initiate a Normal Course Issuer Bid for its subordinate voting shares and preferred shares. This move is typically seen as a way to enhance shareholder value and may reflect management's confidence in the company's future performance.
Technical Picture
The stock is currently trading at C$2225.32, which is 2.9% below its 50-day moving average of C$2291.06 and 4.7% below its 200-day moving average of C$2335.06. The 52-week range for the stock is C$2066.16 to C$2678.15, with the current price at approximately 26% of that range. The stock's beta is 0.43, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market. Recent trading volume was 27,539 shares, which is 0.55 times the 20-day average volume of 46,867 shares, suggesting lower investor activity.
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