Overview
U.S. MSR-focused REIT reported Q1 comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders
GAAP net income positive; earnings available for distribution rose from prior quarter
Outlook
Company expects merger with CrossCountry Mortgage to close in the second half of 2026
Company says Middle East conflict creates uncertainty for near-term outlook of risk assets
Company says widening of spreads has improved return potential of its portfolio
Result Drivers
MARKET VOLATILITY - Co said conflict in the Middle East led to higher rates, volatility, hedging costs and wider spreads, pressuring results
MORTGAGE SPREADS - Mortgage spreads outperformed due to GSE directive to purchase $200 bln of MBS, supporting supply/demand technicals
Company press release: ID:nBwbSbfPfa
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 EPS
$0.18
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 1 "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 Two Harbors Investment Corp is $11.25, about 2.1% above its April 27 closing price of $11.02
The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago
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