Real Estate Analysts Bullish on Ellington Financial (EFC) and eXp World Holdings (EXPI)

Analysts at BTIG and D.A. Davidson have upgraded Ellington Financial (EFC) and eXp World Holdings (EXPI) to Buy ratings, with price targets of $14.50 and $12.00, respectively. EFC has a Strong Buy consensus rating and a $14.47 average price target, while EXPI has a Moderate Buy rating and a $12.00 price target consensus. TipRanks' analysts have a 3.1% average return and 52.5% success rate for EFC, and a 0.3% average return and 43.8% success rate for EXPI.

Analysts at BTIG and D.A. Davidson have recently upgraded their ratings for Ellington Financial (EFC) and eXp World Holdings (EXPI) to "Buy," reflecting a shift in market sentiment for these companies. The upgrades come with new price targets, indicating analysts' optimism about the future performance of these stocks.

Ellington Financial (EFC), a specialty finance company, received a "Buy" rating from BTIG with a new price target of $14.50. This upgrade follows a series of positive analyst ratings and price target increases. For instance, Jones Trading upgraded EFC to "Buy" with a price target of $14.25 [1]. The consensus rating for EFC is a "Strong Buy" with an average price target of $14.47. BTIG's analysts have a 3.1% average return and a 52.5% success rate for EFC, suggesting a high degree of confidence in their recommendations.

eXp World Holdings (EXPI), a technology company providing cloud-based real estate brokerage services, was upgraded to "Buy" by D.A. Davidson with a new price target of $12.00. This follows a recent "Hold" rating from DA Davidson. The company has seen increased institutional ownership, with major investors such as Prudential Financial Inc., Rhumbline Advisers, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosting their stakes [2]. The consensus rating for EXPI is "Moderate Buy" with a $12.00 price target consensus. D.A. Davidson's analysts have a 0.3% average return and a 43.8% success rate for EXPI.

Both EFC and EXPI have seen positive analyst sentiment, reflecting their potential for growth and profitability. Investors should closely monitor these companies' earnings reports and other financial indicators to assess the validity of these upgrades.

References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3059006/ellington-financial-efc-upgraded-to-buy-by-jones-trading-today-efc-stock-news
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/exp-world-holdings-inc-nasdaqexpi-director-sells-1332500-in-stock-2025-08-11/