UWMC
Earnings in 1 day · May 6, 2026 · Before open
Signal
Bearish Setup2
Price
1
Move-3.28%Selling pressure
Volume
1
Volume0.6× avgNormal activity
Technical
1
RSIRSI 33Momentum negative
PRICE
Prev Close
3.66
Open
3.64
Day Range3.52 – 3.65
3.52
3.65
52W Range3.38 – 7.14
3.38
7.14
4% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
16.1M
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
29.5x
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
0.10%
Beta
1.14
Market-like
Performance
1D
-3.28%
5D
-3.28%
1M
-5.60%
3M
-31.13%
6M
-38.75%
YTD
-19.18%
1Y
-25.79%
Worst: 6M (-38.75%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
BULLISH
revenue +24% YoY · 77% gross margin
Valuation
EXPENSIVE
P/E 30x vs ~20x sector
Health
WEAK
CR 0.7 (low) · FCF negative
Neutral
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$38.59B
Revenue TTM$2.36B
Net Income TTM$27.38M
Free Cash Flow-$2.72B
Gross Margin77.1%
Net Margin1.2%
Operating Margin27.1%
Return on Equity15.2%
Return on Assets0.2%
Debt / Equity72.37
Current Ratio0.67
EPS TTM$0.11
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock

Mortgage origination volume trends - both purchase market activity (driven by existing home sales) and refinance activity (driven by rate movements creating refinance incentives)

Gain-on-sale margin compression or expansion based on competitive intensity, secondary market pricing, and rate lock hedging effectiveness

Federal Reserve interest rate policy and resulting movements in 30-year mortgage rates which drive refinance waves and purchase affordability

Market share gains or losses within the wholesale broker channel versus Rocket Mortgage wholesale division and regional bank competitors

Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle

high - Mortgage origination volumes are highly cyclical, driven by existing home sales (which correlate with consumer confidence, employment, and household formation) and refinance activity. Purchase mortgage demand weakens during recessions as job uncertainty reduces homebuying, while strong GDP growth and wage increases support housing demand. The 71% revenue growth in the trailing period likely reflects recovery from the 2023-2024 mortgage market trough as rates stabilized, but volumes remain well below 2020-2021 refinance boom levels.

Interest Rates

Extreme sensitivity to interest rate levels and volatility. Rising rates have dual negative impacts: (1) they reduce refinance activity as fewer borrowers have incentive to refinance at higher rates, and (2) they reduce purchase demand by decreasing affordability (higher monthly payments). The company benefits from rate volatility that creates refinance opportunities, but sustained high rates (30-year mortgages above 6.5-7%) suppress total origination volumes. The Federal Funds Rate drives mortgage rate levels with typical 150-200bp spread to 10-year Treasury yields. Current negative cash flow of -$6.2B operating cash flow reflects mortgage warehouse financing dynamics where loans are funded before sale, creating working capital intensity.

Key Risks

Disintermediation risk as direct-to-consumer digital mortgage platforms (Rocket Mortgage, Better.com) capture market share from traditional broker channels through superior user experience and brand recognition

GSE reform or privatization could fundamentally alter mortgage market structure, secondary market liquidity, and the economics of conforming loan originations

Regulatory changes to broker compensation structures (RESPA/TRID modifications) or lending standards (ability-to-repay rules, down payment requirements) could disrupt the wholesale channel economics

Investor Profile

value - The stock trades at depressed multiples (28.1x P/S appears elevated but reflects depressed revenue base, while 0.8% net margin shows profitability compression) following the 2021-2023 mortgage market collapse. Investors are betting on mean reversion as mortgage origination volumes recover from cyclical trough levels. The -24.8% one-year return reflects continued pessimism about rate environment and housing market. High-risk/high-reward profile attracts contrarian value investors anticipating Federal Reserve rate cuts driving refinance wave or housing market recovery. The 9.9% ROE and minimal profitability indicate the business is operating well below normalized capacity.

Watch on Earnings
30-year fixed mortgage rate levels and weekly changes (MORTGAGE30US) - primary driver of refinance activity and purchase affordabilityExisting home sales volume (NAR data) - leading indicator of purchase mortgage origination demandMortgage refinance index (MBA weekly survey) - real-time indicator of refinance application activity10-year Treasury yield movements - drives mortgage rate pricing with typical correlation
Health Radar
1 strong5 concern
18/100
Liquidity
0.67Concern
Leverage
72.37Concern
Coverage
1.2xConcern
ROE
15.2%Strong
ROIC
3.7%Concern
Cash
$503MConcern
ANALYST COVERAGE13 analysts
HOLD
+55.4%upside to target
L $4.40
Med $5.50consensus
H $8.50
Buy
323%
Hold
862%
Sell
215%
3 Buy (23%)8 Hold (62%)2 Sell (15%)
Full report →
Stock Health
Composite Score
0 of 5 signals bullish
3/10
Technicals
RSI RangeRSI 33 — Bearish momentum
Volume
Volume FlowNeutral
~
Fundamentals
Last EarningsMissed estimates
Analyst ConsensusHold
~
LiquidityCurrent Ratio 0.67 — liquidity risk
Upcoming Events
EEarnings Report · Before OpenMay 6, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 3, 2026
In 90 days
PDividend PaymentAug 20, 2026
In 107 days
Technicals
Technical SetupBEARISH
Technicals →

Trend

DowntrendDeath Cross · 50D trails 200D by 10.9%

-23.6% vs SMA 50 · -31.9% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI33.2
Momentum fading
MACD-0.29
Below zero — bearish pulse · expanding
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$7.14+101.7%
EMA 200
$4.54+28.4%
EMA 50
$4.40+24.3%
Current
$3.54
52W Low
$3.38-4.5%
52-Week RangeNear 52-week low
$3.384th %ile$7.14
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
No Clear Setup

Volume distribution is neutral or leaning toward distribution. No compelling squeeze setup based on current money flow data.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:6
Dist days:5
Edge:+1 acc
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)6.8M
Recent Vol (5D)
7.3M+8%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts

ANALYST ESTIMATES

Consensus of 6 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↑ Revised Up

Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported

YearRevenue Est.Rev GthEPS Est.EPS GthRangeAnalysts
FY2023
$2.3B
$2.1B$2.5B
$0.03
±13%
Moderate4
FY2024
$2.2B
$2.1B$2.3B
-6.2%$0.19+509.3%
±15%
High6
FY2025
$2.5B
$2.5B$2.5B
+15.0%$0.16-13.7%
±13%
Moderate3
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryUWMC
Last 8Q
-58.9%avg beat
Beat 3 of 8 quartersMissed 5 Estimates rising
+50%
Q2'24
-40%
Q3'24
-87%
Q4'24
+21%
Q1'25
-483%
Q2'25
+167%
Q3'25
-87%
Q4'25
-11%
Q1'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
* Negative EPS shown at reduced height
Analyst Activity
All ratings →
No recent activity
Morgan StanleyPositive → Overweight
Apr 7
UPGRADE
BarclaysUnderweight → Equal-Weight
Oct 8
UPGRADE
BTIGBuy → Negative
Oct 5
UPGRADE
BTIGBuy
Oct 5
UPGRADE
JefferiesBuy
May 26
UPGRADE
Keefe, Bruyette & W…Market Perform
Mar 2
UPGRADE
UBSNeutral
Feb 23
DOWNGRADE
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →
0 Buys/6 SellsNet Selling
NET SELLERS$0 bought · $78.0M sold · 30d window
Mat IshbiaDir
$3.6M
May 1
SELL
Mat IshbiaDir
$3.6M
May 4
SELL
Mat IshbiaDir
$3.3M
Apr 30
SELL
Mat IshbiaDir
$3.6M
Apr 28
SELL
Mat IshbiaDir
$3.5M
Apr 29
SELL
Mat IshbiaDir
$3.7M
Apr 23
SELL
Financials
Dividends11.30% yield
3 yrs of payments
Annual Yield11.30%
Quarterly Div.$0.1000
Est. Annual / Share$0.40
FrequencyQuarterly
Q2'24
Q3'24
Q4'24
Q1'25
Q2'25
Q3'25
Q4'25
Q1'26

Dividend per payment — last 8 periods

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

1
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
719K
2
Nuveen, LLC
300K
3
180 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
298K
4
FNY Investment Advisers, LLC
286K
5
Inspire Investing, LLC
254K
6
PACIFIC CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC
143K
7
Handelsbanken Fonder AB
142K
8
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
129K
News & Activity

UWMC News

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About

Headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan, UWM Holdings Corporation is the publicly traded indirect parent of United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC. UWM underwrites and provides closing documentation for residential mortgage loans originated by independent mortgage brokers, correspondents, small banks and local credit unions across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Adam WolfeExecutive Vice President. Chief Legal & Administrative Officer
Andrew HubackerExecutive Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Jeff MidboSenior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer
Peers(7 companies)
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SymbolPriceDay %Mkt CapP/ERev GrwMarginELO
UWMC
$3.54-3.28%$5.4B33.2+6583.4%86.6%1500
$401.61+0.99%$2.1T30.6+3296.8%4510.0%1500
$90.13-1.98%$309.8B14.1+318.8%1510.7%1500
$133.27+1.35%$309.3B23.6+586.3%1305.9%1500
$183.46-0.69%$284.4B27.1+862.9%1745.9%1500
$144.62-1.33%$275.9B20.5+597.3%2564.4%1500
$89.26+0.31%$252.7B14.3-591.0%668.4%1500
Sector avg-0.66%23.3+1664.9%1770.3%1500