The chart below shows how RWT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, RWT sees a -0.67% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.44% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.80%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Mortgage Banking Performance Surge: Our combined mortgage banking returns were the highest in over three years as each business unlocked operating leverage to achieve strong results.
Dividend Increase Announcement: We recently increased our common dividend for the first time since 2021, up over 6% to $0.17 per share for the third quarter, reflecting continued growth in our operating activities.
Quarterly GAAP Earnings Report: We reported GAAP earnings of $13 million or $0.09 per share for the third quarter compared to $14 million or $0.10 per share in the prior quarter.
Earnings Distribution Increase: Our earnings available for distribution or EAD reached $25 million or $0.18 per share for the third quarter, up from $19 million or $0.13 per share in the prior quarter.
Mortgage Banking Returns Surge: The residential consumer mortgage banking segment achieved a return on capital of 30%, up from 16% in Q2, while the Residential Investor segment EAD return on capital was 58% compared to 13% last quarter.
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Earnings Comparison Q3: GAAP earnings of $13 million or $0.09 per share for the third quarter compared to $14 million or $0.10 per share in the prior quarter.
Earnings Distribution Increase: Our earnings available for distribution or EAD reached $25 million or $0.18 per share for the third quarter, up from $19 million or $0.13 per share in the prior quarter.
Loan Lock Decline: We reported a decline in total loans locked during Q3, down to $2.2 billion compared to $2.7 billion in the second quarter, essentially flat when adjusting for the large pool of seasoned hybrid arms we discussed on our second quarter call.
Delinquency Rate Increase: Delinquencies increased approximately 1% from the second quarter as resolutions were offset by a small number of loans entering delinquent status.
Increased G&A Expenses: General and administrative or G&A expenses were $3 million higher on the quarter.
Redwood Trust, Inc. (RWT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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