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NYSE:WMC - Western Asset Mortgage Capital Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Sell
  • Consensus Price Target: $2.00
  • Forecasted Upside: -38.65 %
  • Number of Analysts: 1
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 0 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$3.26 As of 03/5/2021 01:00 AM ET
▼ -0.01 (-0.31%)
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Analyst Price Target for WMC

i We calculate consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). Our consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. Our consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
$2.00
▼ -38.65% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 1 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Western Asset Mortgage Capital in the last 3 months. The average price target is $2.00, with a high forecast of $2.00 and a low forecast of $2.00. The average price target represents a -38.65% upside from the last price of $3.26.
Sell
The current consensus among 1 investment analysts is to sell stock in Western Asset Mortgage Capital. This rating has held steady since March 2020, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/15/2019
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  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/14/2019
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/13/2020
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/11/2020
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/9/2020
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/8/2020
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/6/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/8/2021

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 0 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
9/3/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$2.00High
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Rating by Derek Hewett at Bank of America Co.
5/21/2020Bank of AmericaLower Price TargetNeutral$3.00 ➝ $2.50Medium
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Rating by Derek Hewett at Bank of America Co.
3/30/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$4.00High
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9/23/2019Bank of AmericaLower Price TargetBuy$10.75 ➝ $10.50Low
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3/17/2019Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsInitiated CoverageMkt Perform ➝ Market Perform$10.50Low
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7/25/2017JMP SecuritiesInitiated CoverageMkt Perform ➝ Market PerformLow
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1/5/2017WunderlichDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$11.50 ➝ $10.00N/A
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8/17/2016CitigroupBoost Price TargetNeutral$9.00 ➝ $10.00N/A
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8/11/2016Bank of AmericaSet Price TargetHold$9.50 ➝ $11.00N/A
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Rating by kenneth bruce at Bank of America Co.
8/10/2016Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Price TargetHold$9.75 ➝ $10.00N/A
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Rating by Stephen Laws at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
8/5/2016WunderlichUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$9.50 ➝ $11.00N/A
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Rating by Merrill Ross at Wunderlich
6/29/2016Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralN/A
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6/27/2016WunderlichUpgradeSell ➝ Hold$8.00 ➝ $9.50N/A
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Rating by Merrill Ross at Wunderlich
5/10/2016WunderlichDowngradeHold ➝ Sell$10.00 ➝ $8.00N/A
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Rating by Merrill Ross at Wunderlich
4/11/2016Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ UnderperformN/A
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3/10/2016Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Price TargetHold$13.00 ➝ $12.00N/A
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(Data available from 3/8/2016 forward)
Western Asset Mortgage Capital logo
Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. It focuses on acquiring, investing in, financing, and managing a portfolio of agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities, residential whole-loans, residential bridge loans, securitized commercial loans, and other financial assets. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Pasadena, California.
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Today's Range

Now: $3.26
$3.02
$3.38

50 Day Range

MA: $3.07
$2.87
$3.45

52 Week Range

Now: $3.26
$1.37
$10.48

Volume

1,780,200 shs

Average Volume

1,052,193 shs

Market Capitalization

$198.25 million

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

7.36%

Beta

1.62

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Western Asset Mortgage Capital?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued research reports on Western Asset Mortgage Capital in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., and Zacks Investment Research.
View the latest analyst ratings for WMC.

What is the current price target for Western Asset Mortgage Capital?

1 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Western Asset Mortgage Capital in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $2.00, suggesting a possible downside of 38.7%. Bank of America Co. has the highest price target set, predicting WMC will reach $2.00 in the next twelve months. Bank of America Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $2.00 for Western Asset Mortgage Capital in the next year.
View the latest price targets for WMC.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Western Asset Mortgage Capital?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital currently has 1 sell rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Sell." A "sell" rating indicates that analysts believe WMC will underperform the market and that investors should sell shares of Western Asset Mortgage Capital.
View the latest ratings for WMC.

What other companies compete with Western Asset Mortgage Capital?

Other companies that are similar to Western Asset Mortgage Capital include Annaly Capital Management, AGNC Investment, Starwood Property Trust, Colony Capital, Chimera Investment, Two Harbors Investment, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, MFA Financial, New York Mortgage Trust, Redwood Trust, Invesco Mortgage Capital, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Ready Capital and Capstead Mortgage.

How do I contact Western Asset Mortgage Capital's investor relations team?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital's physical mailing address is 385 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena CA, 91101. The financial services provider's listed phone number is 626-844-9400 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for Western Asset Mortgage Capital is www.westernassetmcc.com.