Definity Financial Corp (DFY)

Currency in CAD
78.50
0.00(0.00%)
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Day's Range
78.2478.80
52 wk Range
61.8782.59
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
78.5
Open
78.51
Day's Range
78.24-78.8
52 wk Range
61.87-82.59
Volume
169.43K
Average Volume (3m)
176.53K
1-Year Change
9.3772%
Book Value / Share
34.97
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Price Target
87.64
Upside
+11.64%
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Definity Financial Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Neutral
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 87.64
(+11.64% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold83.00+5.73%80.00Maintain03-08-2026
TD Securities
Buy93.00+18.47%89.00Maintain01-08-2026
Barclays
Hold79.00+0.64%78.00Maintain08-05-2026
Scotiabank
Hold79.00+0.64%77.00Maintain28-04-2026
Barclays
Hold78.00-0.64%81.00Maintain08-04-2026

Definity Financial Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Definity reported Q2 2026 operating EPS of $0.97 and revenue of $1.45B, beating estimates by 3.88% and 2.84% respectively; shares rose 2.33% to $80.34.
  • Gross written premiums surged 34.7% YoY to CAD 1.8B driven by Travelers acquisition; combined ratio held at 93.9% showing strong underwriting profitability.
  • Company raised annual expense synergy target to CAD 125M from CAD 100M, having already achieved CAD 52M in run-rate savings six months into integration.
  • Definity maintained full-year GWP target at CAD 6.5B and net investment income guidance at CAD 320M; expects commercial insurance growth to accelerate mid-30%.
  • CEO Saunders confirmed company now ranks fourth-largest Canadian P&C insurer, targeting top-three position through continued broker expansion and potential acquisitions.
Last Updated: 31-07-2026, 09:38 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
30-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.97 / 0.93
Revenue / Forecast
1.45B / 1.41B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.84%
Dividend Yield
1.10%
Industry Median 2.81%
Annualised payout
0.86
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

DFY Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
DFY
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
20.2x14.8x10.0x
PEG Ratio
1.330.390.03
Price/Book
2.2x2.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x1.8x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.3%6.1%12.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Definity Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, offers property and casualty insurance products in Canada. It provides personal insurance products, including auto, property, and pet insurance products to individuals under the Economical, Sonnet, Family, and Petline brands; and commercial insurance products, includes fleet, commercial auto, property, liability, and specialty insurance products to businesses. The company distributes its products on a primarily intermediated basis and through brokers, as well as directly to customers. It markets its commercial insurance products to small businesses and mid-market companies. The company was formerly known as Economical Holdings Corporation and changed its name to Definity Financial Corporation in August 2021. Definity Financial Corporation was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
3462
Market
Canada

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
46.61M38.81%3.66B
Other Institutional Investors
24.71M20.57%1.94B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
48.79M40.62%3.83B
Total
120.12M100.00%9.43B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund20.16%2,42,13,90219,00,791
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.7.28%87,48,8586,86,785

FAQ

What Is the Definity Financial (DFY) Share Price Today?

The Definity Financial share price today is 78.50.

What is the current Definity Financial (DFY) share price and day range?

As of 16-08-2026, the Definity Financial share price is 78.50, with a previous close of 78.50. The share price has ranged from 78.24 to 78.80 today, while the 52-week range spans from 61.87 to 82.59.

What Is the Definity Financial Market Cap?

As of today, Definity Financial market cap is 9.43B.

Does Definity Financial Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Definity Financial dividend yield is 1.1%.

What Is the Definity Financial (DFY) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Definity Financial is 87.64, with a high estimate of 97 and a low estimate of 79. 4 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +11.64% Upside potential.

What Is Definity Financial's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Definity Financial EPS (TTM) is 3.84.

When Is the Next Definity Financial Earnings Date?

Definity Financial will release its next earnings report on 05-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is DFY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Definity Financial Trade On?

Definity Financial is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Definity Financial?

The stock symbol for Definity Financial is "DFY."

How Many Times Has Definity Financial Stock Split?

Definity Financial has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Definity Financial Have?

Definity Financial has 3462 employees.
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