PennyMac Financial Says Market Surprised by Increased Payment Speeds
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 11h ago
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On its Q4 call, PennyMac Financial said that the market has generally been "surprised" by increased payment speeds. The company added that the market for higher balance loans is "a little bit more competitive."
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Analyst Views on PFSI
Wall Street analysts forecast PFSI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PFSI is 150.29 USD with a low forecast of 143.00 USD and a high forecast of 160.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 146.980
Low
143.00
Averages
150.29
High
160.00
Current: 146.980
Low
143.00
Averages
150.29
High
160.00
About PFSI
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. is a specialty financial services company, which is focused on the production and servicing of the United States mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the United States mortgage market. The Company operates through two segments: production and servicing. The production segment performs loan origination, acquisition and sale activities for its account, as well as for PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT). Its loan production segment sources new prime credit quality residential conventional and government-insured or guaranteed mortgage loans through three channels: correspondent production, broker direct lending and consumer direct lending. The servicing segment performs loan servicing for both newly originated loans it is holding for sale and loans its services for others, including for PMT. Its loan servicing segment performs loan administration, collection, and default management activities.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Yield Performance: The forward yield of 0.8% may be relatively low, yet it still provides a return for investors in the current market environment, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to its shareholders.
- Shareholder Equity Return: By maintaining the $0.30 dividend for seven consecutive quarters, PennyMac not only boosts investor confidence but also enhances its reputation in capital markets, potentially attracting more long-term investors.
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