Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO) navigated a failed equity merger with UWMC, ultimately securing a superior all-cash buyout from CrossCountry Mortgage. TWO common shareholders are set to receive $10.80 per share in cash, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, with high probability of deal closure by September 2026. CCM will redeem all TWO preferred shares at $25 plus accrued dividends; Series C (TWO.PR.C) offers the highest yield to maturity at 10%.
Two Harbors: Tepid Book Value Growth, Underwhelming Earnings (Downgrade)
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
TWO's Q4 results, scheduled for Feb. 2, are likely to see support from lower funding costs and rising book value amid strategic moves.
Two Harbors is now set to be acquired by UWM Holdings. The article explores the terms of the transaction and the timing. The article goes through the TWOD debenture from Two Harbors and its terms and conditions.
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE:TWO ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Margaret Field - Head of Investor Relations William Greenberg - President & CEO William Dellal - VP & Chief Financial Officer Nicholas Letica - VP & Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Bose George - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Douglas Harter - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Richard Shane - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Trevor Cranston - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division Merrill Ross - Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Research Division Eric Hagen - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning. My name is Taryn, and I will be your conference facilitator.
Two Harbors Investment baby bond offers an attractive yield of 8.88% with lower risk than common and preferred shares. TWO's strong capital buffer, high cash flow coverage, and 64% Agency MBS portfolio provide robust protection for TWOD investors. TWOD stands out in the mortgage REIT sector with one of the best equity-to-debt ratios and a stable dividend history.
Two Harbors Investment is an mREIT focused on residential mortgage backed securities and mortgage servicing rights. Q3 2025 reported earnings will reflect the residual impact of a $375 million settlement with the company's former advisors from Pine River. This shifts investors' focus on Q4 2025 earnings, which should show the early benefits of lower repurchase agreement financing costs.
TWO reported a severe 17.2% BV decrease, underperforming my expectations, mainly due to a negative legal ruling and hedging decisions. Core earnings/EAD modestly outperformed, driven by lower net interest expense, higher servicing income, and effective hedging income. Despite the BV drop, I maintain a 4.5 risk/performance rating, as most negative impacts were anticipated and already reflected in my prior downgrade.
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE:TWO ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Margaret Field Karr - Head of Investor Relations Nicholas Letica - VP & Chief Investment Officer William Dellal - VP & Chief Financial Officer William Ross Greenberg - President & CEO Conference Call Participants Bose Thomas George - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Douglas Michael Harter - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Harsh Hemnani - Green Street Advisors, LLC, Research Division Jason Michael Stewart - Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Research Division Jason Price Weaver - JonesTrading Institutional Services, LLC, Research Division Kenneth S. Lee - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Richard Barry Shane - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Trevor John Cranston - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division Operator Good morning.
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Two Harbors' new TWOD baby bond offers a 9.375% yield but carries below single-B credit risk. Two Harbors has underperformed both its sector and the S&P 500, raising concerns despite recent management changes and analysts' optimism. Interest coverage for TWOD is currently decent, but sector and fixed-income comparisons suggest better alternatives exist from healthier companies.