UWM (UWMC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

United Wholesale Mortgage (NYSE: UWMC), founded in 1986 and headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan, is one of the largest wholesale mortgage lenders in the United States. The company operates exclusively through a broker network, providing mortgage loan origination and fulfillment services to independent mortgage professionals. By focusing on the wholesale channel, UWM enables brokers to access a broad range of residential mortgage products, competitive interest rates, and a suite of proprietary technology tools designed to streamline the loan process and improve borrower experience.

UWM’s product offerings span conventional fixed‐rate and adjustable‐rate mortgages, FHA and VA government‐backed loans, USDA rural development financing, jumbo loans, and various refinance options. Through its strategic partnerships with national mortgage brokers and credit unions, the company serves homebuyers and homeowners in all 50 states and select U.S. territories. UWM’s automated underwriting system and digital platform support real‐time pricing, loan tracking, eClosing capabilities, and remote online notarization, enabling faster turn times and greater transparency in the mortgage transaction.

The company has continually invested in technology and operational infrastructure to support broker success. UWM+™, its proprietary origination portal, integrates tools for pricing, locking, disclosures and pipeline management, while Accelerate, Align and LenderAssist solutions offer post‐closing and valuation services. Training programs, marketing resources and data analytics further support the broker community, helping partners expand their businesses and deliver a more consistent borrower experience.

Leadership at United Wholesale Mortgage reflects a family‐driven ethos combined with industry expertise. Founder Jeff Ishbia laid the groundwork for the firm’s broker‐centric model, and his son, Mat Ishbia, serves as chairman and chief executive officer. Under Mat’s tenure, UWM has achieved significant growth, innovated its technology stack and prioritized culture initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships with broker partners and employees. The company remains committed to its core mission of empowering independent mortgage professionals across the country.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.20 to $4.30
• 50-Day Range: $3.94 to $4.90
• 52-Week Range: $3.80 to $9.74
• Volume: 4.91 million shs
• Average Volume: 3.80 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.83 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 9.37%
• Price Target: $6.75
• Consensus Rating: Hold

UWM Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

UWM scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 1438th out of 2,763 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

UWM has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

UWM has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 130.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for UWM are expected to grow by 130.00% in the coming year, from $0.20 to $0.46 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of UWM is -32.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of UWM is -32.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

UWM has a P/B Ratio of 3.34. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

12.32% of the float of UWM has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

UWM has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in UWM has recently increased by 7.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

UWM is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.32%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

UWM does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, UWM will have a dividend payout ratio of 86.96% in the coming year. This indicates that UWM may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

12.32% of the float of UWM has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

UWM has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in UWM has recently increased by 7.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.09

News Sentiment

UWM has a news sentiment score of -0.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for UWM this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for UWMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added UWM to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, UWM insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $9,800,882.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

87.50% of the stock of UWM is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

53.59% of the stock of UWM is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

UWMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UWMC shares performed this year?

UWM's stock was trading at $5.87 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UWMC shares have decreased by 27.3% and is now trading at $4.27.

How were UWM's earnings last quarter?

UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE:UWMC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 6th. The company reported ($0.23) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.29. The company earned $613.37 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $558.80 million. UWM had a negative net margin of 0.36% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.86%.
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How do I buy shares of UWM?

Shares of UWMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of UWM own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that UWM investors own include Zomedica (ZOM), Jumia Technologies (JMIA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA) and NIO (NIO).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/10 Dividend: 3/20/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/10 Dividend: 3/20/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/10/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 7/10 Dividend: 6/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/10 Dividend: 6/18/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - MTG&REL SVS
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:UWMC
• CIK: 1783398
• Web: www.uwm.com
• Phone: 800-981-8898
• Fax: 310-209-3310
• Employees: 9,100
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $6.75
• High Stock Price Target: $10.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $4.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +58.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.29
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.13)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 21.35
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $14.40 million
• Net Margins: -0.36%
• Pretax Margin: -4.94%
• Return on Equity: -3.86%
• Return on Assets: -0.55%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.87
• Current Ratio: 1.50
• Quick Ratio: 1.50

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.16 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.16
• Cash Flow: $0.19 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 22.45
• Book Value: $1.28 per share
• Price / Book: 3.34

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,599,200,000
• Free Float: 199,900,000
• Market Cap: $6.83 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.68