UWM (NYSE:UWMC) Given New $6.00 Price Target at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

UWM (NYSE:UWMC) had its target price decreased by equities research analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $6.75 to $6.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “market perform” rating on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods’ price target would suggest a potential upside of 35.01% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays lowered their price target on shares of UWM from $7.00 to $6.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley set a $6.00 price objective on UWM in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of UWM from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 15th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $4.40 price objective on shares of UWM in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on UWM from $5.50 to $6.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $6.24.

UWM Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UWMC traded down $0.11 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $4.44. 2,868,281 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 19,151,922. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40, a current ratio of 1.45 and a quick ratio of 1.45. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 74.08 and a beta of 1.85. UWM has a 52 week low of $3.79 and a 52 week high of $7.14. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $5.00 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $5.45.

UWM (NYSE:UWMC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $945.25 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $759.12 million. UWM had a net margin of 0.87% and a negative return on equity of 1.33%. Analysts predict that UWM will post 0.2 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at UWM

In other UWM news, CEO Ishbia Mat sold 632,874 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $4.37, for a total transaction of $2,765,659.38. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 346,997 shares in the company, valued at $1,516,376.89. The trade was a 64.59% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders sold 20,348,052 shares of company stock valued at $103,845,430 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 87.50% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On UWM

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Oak Thistle LLC bought a new position in shares of UWM during the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,337,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC purchased a new stake in UWM during the second quarter valued at $792,000. AGF Management Ltd. bought a new position in UWM during the second quarter valued at $3,072,000. 683 Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of UWM during the 2nd quarter valued at about $19,872,000. Finally, Capital Fund Management S.A. lifted its holdings in shares of UWM by 260.9% in the 2nd quarter. Capital Fund Management S.A. now owns 573,583 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,375,000 after acquiring an additional 414,667 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 53.59% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting UWM

Here are the key news stories impacting UWM this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and origination strength — UWM reported Q4 revenue of about $945M (well above consensus) and said Q4 originations were the highest since 2021, supporting topline momentum. Yahoo: Q4 Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Declared a quarterly dividend — UWM announced a $0.10/share quarterly dividend (record Mar 19, pay Apr 9), which increases yield and can attract income-focused buyers. MarketBeat: Dividend/Company Page
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options flow — Heavy call buying (~54,116 calls, a ~687% increase vs. average) was recorded around the report; this may reflect speculative bullish bets or short-term hedging rather than a clear directional signal. AmericanBankingNews: Options Activity
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed expectations and margins remain thin — Reported EPS (~$0.06–$0.08) trailed the ~$0.09 consensus; net margin and ROE metrics were weak, which triggered immediate selling pressure. Zacks: Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Conservative, wide Q1 guidance — UWM issued Q1 revenue guidance of $650M–$850M versus street ~ $816.5M; the low end and wide band increased near-term uncertainty.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/market reaction and price pressure — An analyst note said shareholders were “caught off-guard” and media reported a sharp intraday drop (~12%), amplifying negative sentiment. MSN: Analyst Reaction
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling — CEO Mat Ishbia sold a significant block of shares (filed with the SEC), which investors often view as a negative signal even if done for liquidity. SEC: Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Price-target movement & new low — Some analyst note/coverage changes (Barclays adjusted target) and the stock hit a 12‑month low after the report, reflecting diminished near-term sentiment. TickerReport/Benzinga AmericanBankingNews: New Low

UWM Company Profile

United Wholesale Mortgage (NYSE: UWMC) is a leading mortgage lender in the United States specializing in the wholesale channel. The company partners with independent mortgage brokers, community banks and credit unions to offer a full suite of residential mortgage products. Through its network of third-party originators, United Wholesale Mortgage underwrites, funds and closes loans, allowing its partners to focus on customer acquisition and service.

The company’s product offerings include conventional fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, Veterans Affairs (VA) loans, U.S.