
PFSI Stock Forecast & Price Target
PFSI Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
PennyMac Financial Services Inc. demonstrated a notable increase in gain on sale margins, rising 26 basis points to 0.84%, surpassing estimates and contributing positively to production earnings. The company experienced a 10% increase in shares since the end of the second quarter, currently trading at 1.4 times the second quarter book value, indicating strong market confidence. Furthermore, an anticipated rise in origination volumes for the fourth quarter, coupled with revisions in earnings estimates for fiscal years 2025 to 2026, reinforces a positive outlook for the company's financial health.
Bears say
PennyMac Financial Services Inc. reported a 4% quarter-over-quarter decline in origination volumes, falling short of estimates and indicating potential challenges in its production segment. Key risk factors identified include a reduction in volumes or gain-on-sale margins, an inability to effectively cut costs for a normalized return on equity, and the threat of rising delinquencies, which could increase operational expenses. Additionally, the potential for sharply declining interest rates presents a risk of negative marks on mortgage servicing rights and accelerated prepayments, further exacerbating the company's operational vulnerabilities.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of PennyMac Financial Services and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
PFSI Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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