MFA Should I Buy
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MFA Financial Inc is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at this moment. The technical indicators show no clear bullish momentum, options data suggests limited trading interest, and the company's financial performance has declined YoY. While the analyst rating remains a 'Buy', the slight reduction in the price target and lack of significant positive catalysts make this stock a hold for now.
The MACD is below 0 and negatively contracting, suggesting bearish momentum. RSI is neutral at 56.709, and moving averages are converging, indicating no clear trend. The stock is trading near its pivot level of 9.744, with resistance at 9.992 and support at 9.495. Overall, the technical indicators do not signal a strong buying opportunity.
The stock has a 'Buy' rating from UBS, with a price target of $10.25, slightly above the current pre-market price of $9.79.
No recent news or significant trading trends from hedge funds or insiders. The company's financial performance has declined YoY in revenue (-2.51%), net income (-6.99%), EPS (-5.41%), and gross margin (-1.08%). Additionally, the stock trend analysis predicts a slight decline in the short term (-0.85% in the next day, -1.22% in the next week).
In Q3 2025, MFA Financial reported a revenue drop of -2.51% YoY to $216.45M, net income dropped -6.99% YoY to $37.08M, EPS dropped -5.41% YoY to $0.35, and gross margin dropped -1.08% YoY to 40.4%. These metrics indicate a declining financial performance.
UBS analyst Doug Harter maintains a 'Buy' rating but lowered the price target slightly from $10.50 to $10.25, indicating a cautious outlook.
