Rithm Capital Corp. (RITM) preferred share RITM-B is in our buy range, offering a compelling risk-reward profile for income-focused investors. RITM-B trades below call value with a stripped yield of 9.78%, and an annualized yield-to-call of 18%, making it attractive relative to sector peers. RITM-B is suitable for low-risk and buy-and-hold investors seeking higher yield, though it carries slightly more risk than Annaly Capital Management's preferreds.
Rithm Capital is a diversified origination, servicing, and asset management company, not a traditional agency-focused mortgage REIT. RITM's income is driven by fee and servicing businesses, with a large MSR portfolio naturally hedging book value against rising rates. The Buy rating is based on a reliable ~11% yield, covered roughly twice by distributable earnings, with discount closure optionality but no near-term catalyst.
Rithm Capital Corp. preferred D shares offer an attractive risk-reward profile near current prices, with a 7.08% stripped yield. RITM-D provides a compelling 9.1% annualized yield-to-call if redeemed soon after call protection ends on 11/15/2026. If not called, RITM.PR.D resets to a strong floating yield (10.56% at current rates), likely trading above par barring a recession.
Rithm (RITM) concluded the recent trading session at $9.25, signifying a +1.65% move from its prior day's close.
Rithm Capital is evolving into a diversified investment firm, expanding its asset management and third-party investment services. RITM's core mortgage servicing rights benefit from a higher-for-longer rate environment, supporting distributable earnings and dividend stability. First-quarter 2026 distributable earnings of $0.51/share covered the $0.25 dividend with a robust 204% coverage ratio.
Rithm Capital offers a more attractive risk/reward profile than AGNC Investment despite a lower headline yield (10.2% vs. 13.4%). RITM trades at a valuation discount: 4.33x FY1 P/E and 22% below book, versus AGNC's 6.83x P/E and 20% premium to book. RITM's diversified revenue, lower leverage ratio, and lower dividend payout ratio (43% vs. AGNC's 96%) enhance resilience in uncertain rate environments.
Rithm Capital delivers robust mREIT, office REIT, and alternative asset management monetization trends, better positioning the diversified company no matter the rate environment. For now, the mREIT segment enjoys rich net interest incomes and robust loan origination gains, aided by their fully hedged MSR portfolios working out as intended. RITM's diversification into asset management and office rentals are also top-line accretive, thanks to the expanded AUM and higher leasing/occupancy rates supporting its resilient growth prospects.
Rithm Capital Corp. (RITM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Rithm (RITM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.53 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago.
The consensus price target hints at a 37.6% upside potential for Rithm (RITM). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
RITM reports Q1 2026 earnings on April 28, with revenue expected to rise 65% but asset management income projected to plunge 73.6%.
Rithm (RITM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.