Weekly Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Stewart Information Services (STC)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Stewart Information Services (NYSE: STC):

• 4/25/2026 – Stewart Information Services was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 4/24/2026 – Stewart Information Services had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $78.00 to $81.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 4/11/2026 – Stewart Information Services was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 4/10/2026 – Stewart Information Services had its price target lowered by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $82.00 to $78.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 3/27/2026 – Stewart Information Services had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 3/21/2026 – Stewart Information Services was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.

Stewart Information Services Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th were given a dividend of $0.525 per share. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 16th. Stewart Information Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 46.87%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Stewart Information Services

In other news, Director C Allen Bradley, Jr. acquired 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $65.34 per share, for a total transaction of $65,340.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 21,243 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,388,017.62. This trade represents a 4.94% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CFO David C. Hisey sold 10,992 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.28, for a total transaction of $783,509.76. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 61,929 shares in the company, valued at $4,414,299.12. The trade was a 15.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 2.94% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) is a publicly traded provider of title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company underwrites title insurance policies for residential and commercial properties, offering lenders and property owners protection against title defects and liens. Beyond title insurance, Stewart delivers a range of ancillary services, including closing and escrow administration, property valuation, and risk mitigation solutions designed to streamline the mortgage process and reduce operational complexity for clients.

In addition to core title and settlement services, Stewart offers technology-driven products aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in real estate transactions.