Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE:RITM) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE:RITM) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and seven have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $14.6429.

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wedbush initiated coverage on shares of Rithm Capital in a research note on Monday, December 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Rithm Capital in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $15.00 price target (down from $15.50) on shares of Rithm Capital in a research report on Wednesday. Jones Trading restated a “buy” rating and issued a $13.50 price objective on shares of Rithm Capital in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, UBS Group started coverage on Rithm Capital in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. They set a “buy” rating and a $16.00 target price on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Rithm Capital

In other news, insider David Zeiden sold 19,285 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.11, for a total transaction of $214,256.35. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Rithm Capital

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Rithm Capital by 99.2% in the fourth quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 2,295 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 1,143 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its position in Rithm Capital by 658.9% in the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 2,656 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 2,306 shares during the period. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. purchased a new stake in Rithm Capital during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new stake in Rithm Capital during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Mather Group LLC. acquired a new stake in Rithm Capital during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 44.92% of the company’s stock.

Rithm Capital News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Rithm Capital this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results materially beat expectations — EPS of $0.74 vs. consensus ~$0.55 and revenue ~$1.29B vs. ~$1.24B; management cited transaction activity and solid ROE/margins as drivers. This is the primary near-term fundamental support for the stock. Press Release — Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic tech (ValonOS) highlighted as a differentiator for Rithm’s mortgage servicing platform — if adoption/rollout continues, ValonOS could expand servicing economics and competitive moat. Investors viewing the tech as a durable advantage may re-rate the stock positively. Is Rithm Capital’s ValonOS Bet Redefining Its Mortgage Servicing Edge?
• Positive Sentiment: Rithm sponsored a $508M non‑prime RMBS (NRMLT 2026‑NQM2) that received preliminary KBRA ratings — shows active originations and securitization execution, supporting fee and capital‑markets activities. KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to NRMLT 2026‑NQM2
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and presentation provide the detail behind the beat (portfolio/transaction breakdown, capital deployment, and segment trends) — useful for assessing sustainability but not an immediate stock catalyst absent new guidance. Q4 Results — Slide Deck / Presentation Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Public skepticism from high‑profile commentators (e.g., Jim Cramer) warns of opacity and asset‑mix risk — such commentary can amplify selling pressure and volatility, especially for a complex REIT with securitizations and non‑prime exposure. Jim Cramer on Rithm Capital — “We Can’t Find Out What It’s Got Inside It”

Rithm Capital Stock Down 1.4%

Rithm Capital stock opened at $10.80 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $5.99 billion, a PE ratio of 10.38 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.45. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $11.30 and its two-hundred day moving average is $11.54. Rithm Capital has a 1-year low of $9.13 and a 1-year high of $12.74.

Rithm Capital (NYSE:RITM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.19. Rithm Capital had a return on equity of 20.19% and a net margin of 15.55%.The business had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.24 billion. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Rithm Capital will post 1.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Rithm Capital Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were paid a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.3%. Rithm Capital’s payout ratio is currently 96.15%.

Rithm Capital Company Profile

Rithm Capital Corporation is a specialty finance company that originates, acquires and manages structured credit investments collateralized by real estate assets in the United States. The company focuses primarily on senior floating-rate loans secured by multifamily, commercial, industrial and single-family rental properties, aiming to deliver attractive risk-adjusted yields through a diversified portfolio of floating-rate real estate debt.

In addition to senior loans, Rithm Capital invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, including agency and non-agency pools, as well as other real estate-related credit instruments.