Fairfax Financial Holdings Full Year 2024 Earnings Report: Earnings per Share (EPS) are US$173, compared to US$187 in FY 2023.

February 16, 2025 05:36 AM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media
 Fairfax Financial Holdings Full Year 2024 Earnings Report: Earnings per Share (EPS) are US$173, compared to US$187 in FY 2023.
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Highlights

  • Revenue increased by 9.3% from the previous year.
  • Net income declined 11%, primarily influenced by rising expenses.
  • Fairfax's stock saw a 3.0% uptick over the past week.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, trading under the ticker (TSE:FFH), reported a notable increase in revenue while facing a decline in net income for the full year of 2024. The company's revenue reached US$34.8 billion, reflecting a growth of 9.3% compared to the fiscal year 2023. However, amidst this revenue uptick, the net income experienced an 11% drop, landing at US$3.87 billion.

The profit margin showed a contraction from 14% to 11%, primarily due to heightened expenses. Earnings per share (EPS) also followed the downward trend, reported at US$173, declining from US$187 the previous year.

Revenue and Expense Insights

The key contributor to Fairfax Financial's revenue was the Insurance and Reinsurance - Odyssey Group division, which alone generated US$5.90 billion, accounting for 17% of the total revenue. However, the cost of sales, amounting to US$21.6 billion, made up 62% of the total revenue, significantly impacting the company's earnings.

Forecast and Outlook

Looking ahead, Fairfax Financial Holdings is expected to see revenue growth averaging 3.2% annually over the next three years. This projection stands in contrast to the broader Canadian Insurance industry, anticipated to grow at a rate of 6.3% annually.

Industry Performance and Risk Analysis

The company's stock performance has been positive, with a 3.0% increase over the past week. Nevertheless, potential investors should be aware of certain risks, as Fairfax Financial Holdings has been flagged for two warning signs, one of which is of particular concern.

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