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Rocket Companies extends UBS repurchase agreement

Published 04/12/2024, 08:24 am
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Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE:RKT), with a market capitalization of $28.13 billion, has announced an extension to its repurchase agreement with UBS AG, signaling continued financial arrangements between the mortgage lending giant and the international bank.

On Monday, November 26, 2024, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, a subsidiary of Rocket Companies, along with One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Master Repurchase Agreement with UBS AG. This amendment extends the expiration date of the agreement from November 27, 2024, to November 24, 2026, and introduces several technical modifications.

The financial details revealed in the amendment include an increase in the company's total funding capacity, reaching $27.0 billion, up from $24.5 billion as of September 30, 2024, and $24.3 billion at the end of the previous year. This expansion reflects Rocket Companies' efforts to secure its financial position and maintain liquidity in its operations. Recent data from InvestingPro shows the company's revenue growing at 13.77% year-over-year, with total debt standing at $15.29 billion.

The material definitive agreement and the creation of a direct financial obligation, as detailed in the 8-K filing, underscore the strategic financial planning undertaken by Rocket Companies. The extended maturity of the repurchase agreement with UBS AG offers stability and potential growth avenues for the company.

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In other recent news, Rocket Companies Inc. has been the focus of various analyst adjustments. BofA Securities upgraded its stance on the company's shares from Underperform to Neutral, setting a new price target at $15.00. This adjustment reflects a reassessment of Rocket Cos' stock valuation, which is now seen as balanced given current market conditions.

In contrast, Piper Sandler reduced its price target for Rocket Companies from $17 to $16, while maintaining a Neutral rating. RBC Capital also reduced its price target but kept a Sector Perform rating. These changes follow Rocket Companies' third-quarter earnings release, which reported a 32% year-over-year increase in adjusted revenue, reaching $1.323 billion.

The company also revealed strategic plans to double its purchase market share and increase refinance market share by 2027, with a new brand identity launch targeted for 2025. Furthermore, Rocket Companies forecasts a 27% year-over-year growth in adjusted revenue for the fourth quarter.

Analysts from both BofA Securities and RBC Capital highlighted the company's operational efficiency, enhanced by its technology, including the AI-driven Navigator platform. Despite potential challenges due to rising interest rates, Rocket Companies received an investment-grade credit rating from Fitch, indicating its strategic positioning for growth and operational efficiency.

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