FNF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) reported financial results for Q4 and the full year 2025, highlighting strong performance in its Title Segment and a significant special stock distribution to shareholders [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - Adjusted net earnings for Q4 2025 were $382 million, or $1.41 per share, compared to $366 million, or $1.34 per share in Q4 2024, marking an increase of 4.4% in earnings per share [4][5]. - Full year adjusted net earnings reached $1.4 billion, or $4.97 per share, up from $1.3 billion, or $4.63 per share in 2024, reflecting a 7.3% increase in earnings per share [4][5]. - Total revenue for Q4 2025 was $4.051 billion, compared to $3.621 billion in Q4 2024, representing an increase of 11.9% [9]. Title Segment Highlights - The Title Segment generated total revenue of $2.2 billion for Q4 2025, up from $2.0 billion in Q4 2024, and $8.5 billion for the full year, compared to $7.7 billion in 2024, both reflecting an 11% increase [6][9]. - Direct title premiums for Q4 2025 were $754 million, a 21% increase over Q4 2024, while agency title premiums were $840 million, a 7% increase [18]. - The adjusted pre-tax title margin was 17.5% for Q4 2025, compared to 16.6% in Q4 2024, indicating improved profitability [8][18]. F&G Segment Performance - F&G achieved record assets under management (AUM) of $73.1 billion at the end of Q4 2025, a 12% increase from the previous year [10][22]. - Gross sales for F&G were $3.4 billion in Q4 2025 and $14.6 billion for the full year, driven by strong demand for retirement savings products [10][22]. - F&G's adjusted net earnings for Q4 2025 were $104 million, down from $123 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market movements [19][22]. Shareholder Returns - FNF returned approximately $170 million to shareholders in Q4 2025 through dividends and share repurchases, bringing the total for the year to approximately $800 million [10]. - A special dividend of approximately 12% ownership of F&G, valued at around $500 million, was distributed to FNF shareholders on December 31, 2025 [2][10]. Management Commentary - The Chairman highlighted the strong performance of the Title business and the strategic importance of F&G in complementing the Title Segment, emphasizing the transition to a capital-light business model [8][19]. - The CEO noted the company's focus on maintaining competitive advantages through technology and operational efficiencies, positioning the business for future growth [13][19].