Overview
MSR-focused REIT announced merger with UWM Holdings in all-stock transaction
Company reported Q4 book value of $11.13 per common share
Generated Q4 comprehensive income of $50.4 mln
Outlook
Company expects merger with UWMC to close in Q2 2026
Two Harbors to pay regular dividends until merger closes
Result Drivers
MSR PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE - Added $399.1 mln in unpaid principal balance through acquisitions and recapture, sold $9.6 bln on a subservicing-retained basis
RMBS RETURNS - RMBS returns benefited from lower volatility and increased demand from GSEs, according to CIO Nick Letica
MORTGAGE SPREAD TIGHTENING - Significant mortgage spread tightening realized, contributing to RMBS performance
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Net Income | -$1.33 mln | ||
Q4 Dividend | $0.34 |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the specialized reits peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Two Harbors Investment Corp is $11.75, about 2.4% above its January 30 closing price of $11.47
The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago
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