7 analysts have shared their evaluations of Redwood Trust (NYSE:RWT) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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Total Ratings | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Last 30D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1M Ago | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2M Ago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3M Ago | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Analysts have recently evaluated Redwood Trust and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $8.15, accompanied by a high estimate of $9.50 and a low estimate of $7.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $7.46, the current average has increased by 9.25%.
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Redwood Trust by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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Richard Shane | JP Morgan | Raises | Overweight | $8.00 | $7.50 |
Trevor Cranston | JMP Securities | Raises | Market Outperform | $9.00 | $8.50 |
Donald Fandetti | Wells Fargo | Raises | Equal-Weight | $8.50 | $7.50 |
Stephen Laws | Raymond James | Raises | Strong Buy | $9.50 | $8.50 |
Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | Raises | Neutral | $7.50 | $6.50 |
Jason Weaver | Jones Trading | Raises | Buy | $7.55 | $7.25 |
Jay McCanless | Wedbush | Raises | Neutral | $7.00 | $6.50 |
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Redwood Trust's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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Redwood Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust focused on different areas of housing credit. The company operates in three segments: the Residential Consumer Mortgage Banking segment consists of a mortgage loan conduit that acquires residential loans from third-party originators for subsequent sale to whole loan buyers, securitization through SEMT (Sequoia) private-label securitization program, or transfer into its investment portfolio, Residential Investor Mortgage Banking segment consists of a platform that originates and acquires business purpose lending loans for subsequent securitization, sale, or transfers into its investment portfolio, and Investment Portfolio segment consists of organic investments sourced through residential and business-purpose mortgage banking operations.
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Redwood Trust showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 52.16% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Redwood Trust's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 21.71%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.11%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Redwood Trust's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.08%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Redwood Trust's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 12.99. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
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