NYSE:HCFT

Hunt Companies Finance Trust Stock Forecast, Price & News

$3.32

+0.04 (+1.22 %)

(As of 01/15/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

$3.30

Now: $3.32▼

$3.38

50-Day Range

$2.97

MA: $3.22▼

$3.56

52-Week Range

$0.86

Now: $3.32▼

$3.65

Volume68,826 shs

Average Volume68,088 shs

Market Capitalization$82.81 million

P/E Ratio11.45

Dividend Yield9.83%

Beta1.33

Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc., a real estate investment trust, focuses on investing in, financing, and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments in the United States. It primarily invests in transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans on middle market multi-family assets; and other commercial real estate, including mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities, fixed rate loans, construction loans, and other commercial real estate debt instruments. The company is qualified as a real estate investment trust (REIT) under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was formerly known as Five Oaks Investment Corp. and changed its name to Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. in May 2018. Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Overall MarketRank^™

1.52 out of 5 stars

0.0 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Hunt Companies Finance Trust.

2.4 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Hunt Companies Finance Trust has received 79 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Hunt Companies Finance Trust has received 89 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Hunt Companies Finance Trust has received 52.98% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Hunt Companies Finance Trust and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe HCFT will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe HCFT will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

1.7 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Hunt Companies Finance Trust is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.83%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Hunt Companies Finance Trust has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Hunt Companies Finance Trust is 106.25%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on EPS estimates, Hunt Companies Finance Trust will have a dividend payout ratio of 106.25% in the coming year. This indicates that Hunt Companies Finance Trust may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

1.7 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hunt Companies Finance Trust insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $5,720.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.00% of the stock of Hunt Companies Finance Trust is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
36.17% of the stock of Hunt Companies Finance Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Hunt Companies Finance Trust are expected to decrease by -13.51% in the coming year, from $0.37 to $0.32 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hunt Companies Finance Trust is 11.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 22.55.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hunt Companies Finance Trust is 11.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.15.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Hunt Companies Finance Trust has a P/B Ratio of 0.72. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Real estate investment trusts

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorFinance

Current SymbolNYSE:HCFT

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIKN/A

Webwww.fiveoaksinvestment.com

Phone212-521-6323

EmployeesN/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.54

Current Ratio5.87

Quick Ratio5.87

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio11.45

Forward P/E Ratio8.97

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$39.06 million

Price / Sales2.12

Cash Flow$0.60 per share

Price / Cash Flow5.57

Book Value$4.59 per share

Price / Book0.72

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.32

Net Income$6.25 million

Net Margins21.24%

Return on Equity7.51%

Return on Assets1.30%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares24,943,000

Market Cap$82.81 million

Next Earnings Date3/15/2021 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

$3.32

+0.04 (+1.22 %)

(As of 01/15/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Hunt Companies Finance Trust (NYSE:HCFT) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Hunt Companies Finance Trust's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust's stock was trading at $2.47 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, HCFT stock has increased by 34.4% and is now trading at $3.32.
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Is Hunt Companies Finance Trust a buy right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hunt Companies Finance Trust in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Hunt Companies Finance Trust stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HCFT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Hunt Companies Finance Trust?

Wall Street analysts have given Hunt Companies Finance Trust a "Hold" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but Hunt Companies Finance Trust wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
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When is Hunt Companies Finance Trust's next earnings date?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, March 15th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Hunt Companies Finance Trust.

How were Hunt Companies Finance Trust's earnings last quarter?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE:HCFT) posted its earnings results on Friday, November, 6th. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.03. Hunt Companies Finance Trust had a net margin of 21.24% and a return on equity of 7.51%.
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How often does Hunt Companies Finance Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hunt Companies Finance Trust?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust announced a quarterly dividend on Saturday, December 19th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.09 per share on Friday, January 15th. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 10.84%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 30th. This is a positive change from Hunt Companies Finance Trust's previous quarterly dividend of $0.09.
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Is Hunt Companies Finance Trust a good dividend stock?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust pays an annual dividend of $0.34 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.83%. HCFT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Hunt Companies Finance Trust has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strock track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Hunt Companies Finance Trust is 106.25%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, Hunt Companies Finance Trust will have a dividend payout ratio of 106.25% in the coming year. This indicates that Hunt Companies Finance Trust may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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Who are some of Hunt Companies Finance Trust's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Hunt Companies Finance Trust include Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT), Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG), Farmland Partners (FPI), BRT Apartments (BRT), Anworth Mortgage Asset (ANH), Great Ajax (AJX), Washington Prime Group (WPG), CIM Commercial Trust (CMCT), Transcontinental Realty Investors (TCI), Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR), Western Asset Mortgage Capital (WMC), Maxus Realty Trust (MRTI), Postal Realty Trust (PSTL), Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (EARN) and Cedar Realty Trust (CDR).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Hunt Companies Finance Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hunt Companies Finance Trust investors own include AGNC Investment (AGNC), Energy Transfer (ET), Ford Motor (F), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), SandRidge Permian Trust (PER), C3.ai (AI), New Residential Investment (NRZ), Prospect Capital (PSEC) and THL Credit (TCRD).

Who are Hunt Companies Finance Trust's key executives?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust's management team includes the following people:

Mr. James Peter Flynn J.D., CEO & Chairman (Age 43)
Mr. Michael P. Larsen, Pres (Age 41)
Mr. James A. Briggs, Chief Financial Officer (Age 53)
Brendan Gover, VP of Investor Relations
Ms. Precilla Torres, Sr. MD & Head of Debt Strategies Group
Mr. Kian Fui Chong, Sr. VP of Hunt Investment Management, LLC (Age 48)

What is Hunt Companies Finance Trust's stock symbol?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HCFT."

How do I buy shares of Hunt Companies Finance Trust?

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

What is Hunt Companies Finance Trust's stock price today?

One share of HCFT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.32.

How big of a company is Hunt Companies Finance Trust?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust has a market capitalization of $82.81 million and generates $39.06 million in revenue each year. The company earns $6.25 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.32 on an earnings per share basis.

What is Hunt Companies Finance Trust's official website?

The official website for Hunt Companies Finance Trust is www.fiveoaksinvestment.com.

How can I contact Hunt Companies Finance Trust?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust's mailing address is 230 PARK AVENUE 19TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY, 10169. The company can be reached via phone at 212-521-6323 or via email at hcftinv[email protected]

This page was last updated on 1/19/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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