Better Home & Finance (NASDAQ:BETR) Raised to Overweight at Cantor Fitzgerald

Better Home & Finance (NASDAQ:BETR) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a note issued to investors on Friday, MarketBeat.com reports. The brokerage presently has a $16.00 target price on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald’s target price points to a potential upside of 42.98% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on BETR. Wall Street Zen lowered Better Home & Finance from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 12th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Better Home & Finance from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 22nd. BTIG Research decreased their price objective on shares of Better Home & Finance from $36.00 to $23.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 10th. CLSA upgraded Better Home & Finance to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. Finally, Northland Securities upgraded shares of Better Home & Finance from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $38.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $27.86.

Better Home & Finance Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of BETR opened at $11.19 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $14.60 and a two-hundred day moving average of $24.91. The stock has a market cap of $212.61 million, a P/E ratio of -1.02 and a beta of 1.73. Better Home & Finance has a 12-month low of $9.81 and a 12-month high of $92.69.

Better Home & Finance (NASDAQ:BETR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported ($1.64) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.41) by ($0.23). Better Home & Finance had a negative return on equity of 409.62% and a negative net margin of 94.52%.The company had revenue of $54.70 million during the quarter. As a group, analysts forecast that Better Home & Finance will post -7.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Better Home & Finance

In related news, insider Chad Smith sold 3,307 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.85, for a total value of $42,494.95. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 1,693 shares in the company, valued at $21,755.05. This trade represents a 66.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, General Counsel Paula Tuffin sold 3,108 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.36, for a total value of $38,414.88. Following the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 40,931 shares in the company, valued at $505,907.16. The trade was a 7.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 27.72% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Better Home & Finance

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its position in shares of Better Home & Finance by 4.1% in the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 13,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $495,000 after purchasing an additional 548 shares during the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its holdings in Better Home & Finance by 1,264.0% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 2,728 shares of the company’s stock valued at $97,000 after purchasing an additional 2,528 shares during the period. Walleye Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Better Home & Finance during the first quarter valued at about $262,000. Stoic Point Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Better Home & Finance during the first quarter valued at about $467,000. Finally, Alpine Global Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Better Home & Finance during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $456,000. Institutional investors own 20.94% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Better Home & Finance

Here are the key news stories impacting Better Home & Finance this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Former CEO and founder Vishal Garg’s shareholder group reportedly secured enough support to regain control of Better Home’s board, potentially reshaping the company’s leadership and strategy. A governance change could give investors hope for improved execution, although the vote still requires formal validation by the company. Better Home & Finance Former CEO Wins Support to Regain Control of Board
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparison of Better Home & Finance with Western Union focuses on differences in business models, valuation and financial characteristics rather than announcing a new company development. Better Home & Finance versus Western Union Critical Review
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms are promoting a securities class action covering investors who bought BETR shares from March 13 through May 7, 2026. The allegations center on claims that Better Home misled investors about its ability to reach a $1 billion monthly loan-volume target before later deferring that objective. Lead-plaintiff motions are due November 20, 2026. BETR Investor Alert
• Negative Sentiment: The legal pressure is compounded by reports that first-quarter 2026 net loss rose 75% sequentially and 39% year over year, while the reduced loan-volume outlook contributed to a sharp prior selloff. Better Home’s latest available results also showed a loss that exceeded analyst expectations, reinforcing concerns about profitability and execution. Better Home & Finance Faces Securities Class Action

Better Home & Finance Company Profile

Better Home & Finance Holding Company is a technology-driven homeownership platform that provides digital products and services intended to simplify the process of buying, financing and owning a home. Its platform connects consumers with mortgage lending, real estate and related homeownership services through an online experience.

The company’s primary business is Better Mortgage, which offers residential home loans, including purchase mortgages and refinancing products. Better also operates services focused on real estate transactions and settlement, including Better Real Estate and Better Settlement Services.