Should I buy or sell UWM stock right now?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for UWM in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" UWMC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UWMC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View UWMC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is UWM's stock price target for 2024?

10 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for UWM's stock. Their UWMC share price targets range from $4.00 to $7.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $5.59 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 9.5%. View analysts price targets for UWMC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have UWMC shares performed in 2024?

UWM's stock was trading at $7.15 at the start of the year. Since then, UWMC stock has decreased by 13.6% and is now trading at $6.1750. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is UWM's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our UWMC earnings forecast .

How were UWM's earnings last quarter?

UWM Holdings Co. (NYSE:UWMC) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported ($0.23) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.26. The company earned ($114.58) million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $402.14 million. UWM had a net margin of 0.79% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.45%.

How often does UWM pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for UWM?

UWM announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 20th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Thursday, April 11th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 19th. Read our dividend analysis for UWMC .

Is UWM a good dividend stock?

UWM (NYSE:UWMC) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.55%. UWMC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for UWMC .

What ETFs hold UWM's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of UWM (NYSE:UWMC) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM) , VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB) , Playtech (PTEC) and Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (FDFF) .

Who are UWM's major shareholders?

UWM's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.08%) and Atlas Capital Advisors LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Hubacker , Kelly Czubak, Laura Lawson , Melinda Wilner , Robert Verdun and Tim Forrester . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of UWM?

Shares of UWMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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UWM (UWMC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$6.18

+0.08 (+1.31%)

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Today's Range: $6.13
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$6.26
50-Day Range: $6.00
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$7.62
52-Week Range: $4.49
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$7.75

Volume: 1.06 million shs
Average Volume: 1.74 million shs
Market Capitalization: $583.60 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 6.48%
Price Target: $5.59

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UWM MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.5% Downside
$5.59 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
18.99% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.17
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 46.67%
From $0.30 to $0.44 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.12 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

738th out of 822 stocks

Mortgage Bankers & Correspondents Industry

5th out of 5 stocks

1.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
UWM has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
UWM has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
18.99% of the float of UWM has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
UWM has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.3.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in UWM has recently increased by 2.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
UWM is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.55%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
UWM does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on EPS estimates, UWM will have a dividend payout ratio of 90.91% in the coming year. This indicates that UWM may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for UWMC.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
UWM has a news sentiment score of 0.17. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for UWM this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 9 people have searched for UWMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
10 people have added UWM to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 233% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, UWM insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
94.20% of the stock of UWM is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
53.59% of the stock of UWM is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for UWM are expected to grow by 46.67% in the coming year, from $0.30 to $0.44 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of UWM is -32.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of UWM is -32.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
UWM has a P/B Ratio of 0.23. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About UWM Stock (NYSE:UWMC)

UWM Holdings Corporation engages in the residential mortgage lending business in the United States. The company offers mortgage loans through wholesale channel. It originates primarily conforming and government loans. UWM Holdings Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan.

UWMC Stock Price History

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UWMC Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

The mortgage rate pendulum swings yet again

April 12, 2024 | businesswire.com

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) on Behalf of Investors

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INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) on Behalf of Investors

April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

UWM Holdings Co. (NYSE:UWMC) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

April 10, 2024 | businesswire.com

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) on Behalf of Investors

April 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

UWM (NYSE:UWMC) Upgraded to Market Perform at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

April 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

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Pontiac's UWM faces class-action racketeering suit accusing it of conspiring with brokers

April 3, 2024 | ft.com

News-powered hedge fund raises $100mn to trade on reporters’ scoops

April 3, 2024 | msn.com

Hunterbrook Media Shorts United Wholesale Mortgage: UWM Casts Doubt On New Firm's Integrity

March 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

It Might Not Be A Great Idea To Buy UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE:UWMC) For Its Next Dividend

March 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

loanDepot GAAP EPS of -$0.16 misses by $0.07, revenue of $229M misses by $7.84M

March 11, 2024 | tmcnet.com

UWM Celebrates Mortgage Broker Market Share Hitting 15-year High

March 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

UWM Holdings: Hold Rating Maintained Amid Mixed Financial Performance and Cautious Outlook

March 1, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

UWM Holdings Full Year 2023 Earnings: Misses Expectations

February 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

KBW Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on UWM Holding (UWMC)

February 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Financial Companies: UWM Holding (UWMC), Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) and BRP Group (BRP)

February 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE:UWMC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

February 28, 2024 | detroitnews.com

United Wholesale Mortgage posts losses for fourth quarter, all of 2023

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

UWM Holdings declares $0.10 dividend

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

UWM Holdings Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.23 misses by $0.29

February 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

UWM Holdings Corp (UWMC) Faces Net Loss in Q4 Amid Strong Origination Volume

February 28, 2024 | businesswire.com

UWM Holdings Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Results

February 27, 2024 | msn.com

UWM Holdings Q4 2023 Earnings Preview

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/28/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend: 3/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/11/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/08/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: Mortgage bankers & correspondents
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:UWMC
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1783398
Web: www.uwm.com
Phone: 800-981-8898
Fax: 310-209-3310
Employees: 6,700
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $5.59
High Stock Price Target: $7.00
Low Stock Price Target: $4.00
Potential Upside/Downside: -9.5%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.19)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.58
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-13,230,000.00
Net Margins: 0.79%
Pretax Margin: -5.82%
Return on Equity: 2.45%
Return on Assets: 0.59%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.12
Current Ratio: 1.86
Quick Ratio: 1.86

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.31 billion
Price / Sales: 0.45
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $26.42 per share
Price / Book: 0.23

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 94,510,000
Free Float: 5,481,000
Market Cap: $583.60 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.60

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Key Executives

Mr. Mathew R. Ishbia (Age 44)
Chairman, President & CEO
Comp: $6.99M
Mr. Andrew Hubacker (Age 52)
Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer & CFO
Comp: $426.61k
Ms. Melinda Wilner (Age 48)
Executive VP, COO & Director
Comp: $5.11M
Ms. Laura Lawson (Age 47)
Executive VP, Chief People Officer & Director
Comp: $1.94M
Mr. Alex Elezaj (Age 47)
Executive VP, Chief Strategy Officer & Director
Comp: $5.07M
Mr. Jason Bressler (Age 49)
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Blake Kolo CFE
CFF, CPA, CVA, Chief Business Officer & Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Adam Wolfe
Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Mr. Jeff Midbo
Senior VP & Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Allen Beydoun
Executive Vice President of Sales

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Insiders & Institutions

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UWMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell UWM stock right now?: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for UWM in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" UWMC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UWMC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View UWMC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is UWM's stock price target for 2024?: 10 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for UWM's stock. Their UWMC share price targets range from $4.00 to $7.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $5.59 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 9.5%.
View analysts price targets for UWMC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have UWMC shares performed in 2024?: UWM's stock was trading at $7.15 at the start of the year. Since then, UWMC stock has decreased by 13.6% and is now trading at $6.1750.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is UWM's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
View our UWMC earnings forecast.
How were UWM's earnings last quarter?: UWM Holdings Co. (NYSE:UWMC) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported ($0.23) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.26. The company earned ($114.58) million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $402.14 million. UWM had a net margin of 0.79% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.45%.
How often does UWM pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for UWM?: UWM announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 20th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Thursday, April 11th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 19th.
Read our dividend analysis for UWMC.

Is UWM a good dividend stock?: UWM (NYSE:UWMC) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.55%. UWMC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for UWMC.
What ETFs hold UWM's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of UWM (NYSE:UWMC) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), Playtech (PTEC) and Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (FDFF).
Who are UWM's major shareholders?: UWM's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.08%) and Atlas Capital Advisors LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Hubacker, Kelly Czubak, Laura Lawson, Melinda Wilner, Robert Verdun and Tim Forrester.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of UWM?: Shares of UWMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:UWMC) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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