Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Rates UWM (UWMC) buy, $3.75 Price Target

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its rating on UWM Holdings to 'buy' with a price target of $3.75, a 72.02% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT · Updated Jun 29, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods rated UWM Holdings Corporation ($UWMC) "buy" with a $3.75 price target on June 25, 2026.

Since the rating, $UWMC is up 2.4% after 1 week, down 13.2% after 1 month and down 50.5% to date (from the $2.12 close on Jun 25, 2026).

UWMC UWM Holdings Corporation

$1.05 -74.39% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded UWM Holdings to 'buy' with a $3.75 target on June 25, 2026.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods's $3.75 price target implies 72.02% upside from UWM Holdings Corporation's ($UWMC) current $2.18 share price.
Shares of NYSE:UWMC traded near $2.02 on Thursday, with a market cap of $695.4 million.
Insiders and institutions are active, with notable transactions and analyst updates in recent months.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has upgraded UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE:UWMC) to a 'buy' rating, setting a price target of $3.75. This change was announced on June 25, 2026, by analyst Bose George. Shares of UWM Holdings traded around $2.02 on Thursday.

Analyst rating track record

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -42.39% hypothetical

All-time return -71.87% S&P 500 +23.30%

vs. S&P 500 -95.17% behind the index

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Other Institutional Activity in UWM Holdings

Institutional investors have been actively adjusting their positions in UWM Holdings. FMR LLC increased its holdings by 10,499,974 shares, ending with 26,508,262 shares valued at approximately $95.96 million, marking a 65.6% increase. BlackRock, Inc. added 638,831 shares to its position, now holding 12,600,753 shares worth about $45.61 million, a 5.3% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC, Freestone Grove Partners LP, and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC all opened new positions with 11,135,266 shares, 9,759,126 shares, and 9,596,819 shares, respectively. King Street Capital Management, L.P. grew its position by 3,205,000 shares, reaching 7,799,000 shares valued at $28.23 million, a 69.8% increase.

UWM Holdings Corporation Stock Up 74.4%

On Thursday, shares of UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE:UWMC) traded near $2.02. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $695.4 million. Its P/E ratio is about 6.83, with a forward P/E of 3.99. The stock has a beta of 1.775, indicating higher volatility compared to the market. Over the past 52 weeks, the share price has ranged from $2.04 to $7.14, with a 50-day moving average of $3.18 and a 200-day moving average of $4.66.

12-month forecast

$UWMC price target

UWM Holdings Corporation daily closes and this analyst's $3.75 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

UWM Holdings reported revenue of $3.61 billion, with a growth rate of 24.4%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) stands at $0.30. It achieved a net margin of 1.839% and a return on equity (ROE) of 40.88%. The next earnings report is expected on August 6, 2026.

Dividend

UWM Holdings offers an annual dividend rate of $0.40, yielding 18.02% with a payout ratio of 133.33%.

Insider Buying and Selling at UWM Holdings Corporation

Several insiders have been active in recent months. Melinda Wilner, EVP and COO, bought 1,608,794 shares at an average price of $2.92 on May 19, 2026, but also sold shares on the same day. Similarly, Alex Elezaj, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, made similar transactions, buying and selling shares on May 19, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded UWM Holdings to a 'buy' rating with a $3.75 price target. BTIG reiterated its 'buy' rating with a $4.00 target on June 24, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with an average target price of $4.84 based on 8 analyst opinions.

About UWM Holdings Corporation

UWM Holdings Corporation, based in Pontiac, Michigan, is a major player in the mortgage finance industry. Founded in 1986, the company focuses on originating, selling, and servicing residential mortgage loans through its wholesale channel. UWM primarily deals in conforming and government loans. Led by CEO Mathew R. Ishbia, the company employs around 9,100 people.

Bottom Line

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods' upgrade of UWM Holdings to a 'buy' reflects a positive outlook for the company. Investors are keeping a close eye on the stock, which has seen significant institutional activity. As always, remember that analyst ratings and 13F filings are backward-looking and may not reflect the current situation.