UBS Raises LoanDepot PT to $1.9, Maintains Neutral Rating.

UBS Raises LoanDepot PT to $1.9, Maintains Neutral Rating.

UBS Group has recently updated its price target for loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) to $1.9, maintaining a neutral rating on the stock. This revision follows a series of recent developments in the company's financial landscape and insider trading activities.

Recent Insider Sales

In the last quarter, insiders at loanDepot sold a significant number of shares, indicating a decrease in their ownership. On July 23, 2025, CEO Anthony Li Hsieh sold 267,326 shares at an average price of $2.01, totaling $537,325.26. Meanwhile, insider Jeff Alexander Walsh sold 37,514 shares on July 22, 2025, at an average price of $2.00, totaling $75,028.00 [2].

Analyst Ratings

The latest price target from UBS Group is part of a broader trend in analyst ratings. On July 16, 2025, UBS Group raised its target price from $1.25 to $1.40, maintaining a neutral rating. However, Wall Street Zen downgraded loanDepot from a hold rating to a sell rating on August 16, 2025, reflecting concerns about the company's performance [2].

Stock Performance

Despite recent insider sales and varying analyst ratings, loanDepot's stock has shown signs of volatility. On August 12, 2025, the stock rose 7.9% during trading, reaching a high of $1.76 before closing at $1.85. However, the trading volume significantly declined, indicating a lack of investor interest [3].

Institutional Holdings

Institutional investors have also been modifying their holdings in loanDepot. Millennium Management LLC, for instance, increased its holdings by 167.1% in the fourth quarter, while Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake by 7.5%. These changes highlight the ongoing interest from institutional investors in the company's stock [2].

Conclusion

The updated price target from UBS Group reflects the complex interplay between insider trading activities, analyst ratings, and stock performance. While the neutral rating suggests a cautious outlook, the recent price target increase indicates potential upside for the stock. Investors should continue to monitor these developments and consider the broader financial health of the company.

References:
[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:69d018f9f5b18:0-loandepot-officer-sells-shares-under-trading-plan/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/loandepot-nyseldi-lowered-to-sell-rating-by-wall-street-zen-2025-08-16/
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/loandepot-nyseldi-should-you-buy-2025-08-12/