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NYSE:WMC

Western Asset Mortgage Capital (WMC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$9.00
+0.48 (+5.63%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$8.67
$9.00
50-Day Range
$8.09
$9.45
52-Week Range
$7.00
$15.84
Volume
39,179 shs
Average Volume
12,528 shs
Market Capitalization
$54.36 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
15.56%
Price Target
$17.50

Western Asset Mortgage Capital MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
94.4% Upside
$17.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.20% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.34 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

480th out of 874 stocks

Real Estate Investment Trusts Industry

93rd out of 191 stocks


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About Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) Stock

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp. operates as a real estate investment trust, which engages in the management of a diversified portfolio of assets. It focuses on investing in financing, and managing real estate related securities, whole loans, and other financial assets. The company was founded on June 3, 2009 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

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WMC Price History

WMC Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/04/2022
Ex-Dividend for 4/26 Dividend
3/31/2023
Dividend Payable
4/26/2023
Today
6/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Real estate investment trusts
Sub-Industry
Mortgage REITs
Sector
Finance
CUSIP
95790D10
Fax
N/A
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$17.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$17.50
Low Stock Price Forecast
$17.50
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+94.4%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-89,080,000.00
Pretax Margin
-34.49%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$158.72 million
Cash Flow
$2.37 per share
Book Value
$16.46 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
5,941,000
Market Cap
$54.36 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.65

Key Executives

  • Bonnie M. WongtrakoolBonnie M. Wongtrakool
    Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Elliott NeumayerElliott Neumayer
    COO & Head-Mortgage Related Business
  • Robert W. Lehman
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Greg HandlerGreg Handler
    Chief Investment Officer & Head-Manager's Mortgage
  • Sean O'Connor Johnson
    Deputy Chief Investment Officer













WMC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Western Asset Mortgage Capital stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Western Asset Mortgage Capital in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" WMC shares.
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What is Western Asset Mortgage Capital's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Western Asset Mortgage Capital's stock. Their WMC share price forecasts range from $17.50 to $17.50. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $17.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 94.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have WMC shares performed in 2023?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital's stock was trading at $9.11 at the start of the year. Since then, WMC shares have decreased by 1.2% and is now trading at $9.00.
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When is Western Asset Mortgage Capital's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 3rd 2023.
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.

How were Western Asset Mortgage Capital's earnings last quarter?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Co. (NYSE:WMC) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 4th. The financial services provider reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.04. Western Asset Mortgage Capital had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.45% and a negative net margin of 34.56%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.50 EPS.

How often does Western Asset Mortgage Capital pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset Mortgage Capital?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, April 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.35 per share on Wednesday, April 26th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 15.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 31st.
Read our dividend analysis for WMC
.

Is Western Asset Mortgage Capital a good dividend stock?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 16.55%. WMC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for WMC.

When did Western Asset Mortgage Capital's stock split?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital shares reverse split on Monday, July 11th 2022. The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Monday, July 11th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Monday, July 11th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split.

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset Mortgage Capital own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset Mortgage Capital investors own include New Residential Investment (NRZ), New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), CVR Refining (CVRR), (HCLP) (HCLP), DHT (DHT), Two Harbors Investment (TWO), SunCoke Energy Partners (SXCP), SEASPAN CORP/SH SH (SSW) and NGL Energy Partners (NGL).

What is Western Asset Mortgage Capital's stock symbol?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WMC."

Who are Western Asset Mortgage Capital's major shareholders?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.24%), State Street Corp (0.40%) and Susquehanna International Group LLP (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Bonnie M Wongtrakool, Elliott Neumayer, Greg E Handler, Harris Trifon, Jennifer Murphy, Lisa Meyer and Sean O Johnson.
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How do I buy shares of Western Asset Mortgage Capital?

Shares of WMC stock 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.
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What is Western Asset Mortgage Capital's stock price today?

One share of WMC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.00.

How much money does Western Asset Mortgage Capital make?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) has a market capitalization of $54.36 million and generates $158.72 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $-89,080,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($9.41) on an earnings per share basis.

How can I contact Western Asset Mortgage Capital?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital's mailing address is 385 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena CA, 91101. The official website for the company is www.westernassetmcc.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (626) 844-9400 or via email at lclark@finprofiles.com.

This page (NYSE:WMC) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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