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Investing.com - Piper Sandler has reiterated an Overweight rating and $14.00 price target on Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE:RITM), highlighting the company’s ability to perform in the current higher-for-longer interest rate environment. According to InvestingPro data, the company offers an attractive 8.86% dividend yield and appears undervalued based on Fair Value analysis.
The investment firm identified Rithm Capital as a stock highlight on the long side, noting that the diversified business is currently trading at approximately 5 times earnings despite its strong positioning across mortgage and asset management sectors. The company has demonstrated solid performance with 10.49% revenue growth in the last twelve months.
Piper Sandler pointed to Rithm’s position as the third-largest mortgage servicer in the United States, describing it as an "annuity-like business" that can outperform when interest rates remain elevated, as 30-year mortgage rates continue to keep the origination outlook below normalized levels.
The research note mentioned that Rithm’s management is considering a potential spin-off of its mortgage business, Newrez, which could serve as a catalyst for the company’s shares in the future.
Piper Sandler also highlighted Rithm’s continued growth in asset management following its acquisition of Sculptor in late 2023, noting the potential for additional acquisitions or partnerships in this space as another positive factor for the company.
In other recent news, Rithm Capital announced a second-quarter 2025 dividend of $0.25 per share for its common stock, payable on July 31. The company also declared dividends for its preferred stock series, with payments scheduled for August 15. Additionally, Rithm Capital has priced an offering of $500 million in senior unsecured notes at an 8% interest rate due 2030, with plans to use the proceeds to redeem existing notes and for general corporate purposes. BTIG analysts have maintained a Buy rating on Rithm Capital, citing a $16 price target and projected distributable earnings of $0.51 for the second quarter. Piper Sandler also reaffirmed an Overweight rating with a $14 price target, highlighting the company’s resilience in the current interest rate environment. The firm noted Rithm’s potential spin-off of its mortgage business, Newrez, as a strategic move to enhance shareholder value. Rithm Capital continues to explore opportunities in asset management, aiming to capitalize on its strengths in real estate and structured credit.
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