Redwood Trust Q2 net loss narrows sequentially, mortgage banking production doubles y/y

Redwood Trust

28/07/2026 12:14

Overview
US mortgage finance firm's Q2 GAAP net loss narrowed from prior quarter
Non-GAAP EAD and core segments EAD both declined sequentially
Mortgage banking production exceeded $8 bln for second straight quarter, nearly double last year

Outlook
Company does not provide specific financial guidance for the upcoming quarter or full year

Result Drivers
MORTGAGE BANKING VOLUME - Mortgage banking production exceeded $8 bln for the second straight quarter, nearly double the same period last year
OPERATING POSTURE - Co adopted a more cautious operating posture during April and May amid heightened market volatility, with momentum improving in June
SEGMENT PERFORMANCE - Mortgage banking platforms' GAAP net income rose 9% from Q1, but CoreVest Mortgage Banking funded 5% fewer loans due to higher rates

Company press release: ID:nBwbRX7Sta

Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q2 Net Interest Income
 
$32.10 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the specialized reits peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Redwood Trust Inc is $6.00, about 21.5% above its July 27 closing price of $4.94
The stock recently traded at 5 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 5 three months ago

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