PennyMac Mortgage IT (NYSE:PMT) Stock

PennyMac Mortgage IT

PennyMac Mortgage

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a specialty finance company that invests primarily in residential mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets. The company's operations include activities such as the production and servicing of financial securities based on residential loans and the pooling and reselling of high-credit-quality mortgages. The company operates through three segments: correspondent production, credit-sensitive strategies, interest-rate-sensitive strategies. The Credit sensitive strategies segment generates income via investments in CRT arrangements, subordinate MBS, distressed loans, and real estate.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

PACIFIC METALS CO LTD by Pacific Metals Co., Ltd.

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PRECIOUS MTLS BULLION TR by Precious Metals Bullion Trust

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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.50% Senior Notes due 2028

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 9.00% Senior Notes due 2030

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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.125% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.00% Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 6.75% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage IT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) released its Q4 earnings on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
PennyMac Mortgage IT beat estimated earnings by 11.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.41 versus an estimate of $0.37.
Revenue was up $23.15 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Analysis of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company missed on EPS by $0.0 which was followed by a 1.0% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at PennyMac Mortgage IT's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.39</td>
<td>0.44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>90.91M</td>
<td>91.21M</td>
<td>85.37M</td>
<td>97.10M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>80.86M</td>
<td>71.20M</td>
<td>74.20M</td>
<td>84.77M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for PennyMac Mortgage IT <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PMT/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings

PennyMac Mortgage IT Earnings Analysis: Q4 Recap

PennyMac Mortgage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.36 by 13.89 percent. This is a 6.82 percent decrease over earnings of $0.44 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $107.93 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $93.95 million by 14.88 percent. This is a 27.31 percent increase over sales of $84.77 million the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For January 30, 2025

JMP Securities analyst Aaron Hecht reiterates PennyMac Mortgage IT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $15.5 price target.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct. 22, PennyMac Mortgage posted mixed quarterly results. &#8220;PennyMac Financial reported outstanding results in the third quarter, with an annualized operating return on equity of 20 percent,&#8221; said Chairman and CEO David Spector. The company's stock fell around 7% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PMT">low of $12.81</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.91</li>
<li>PMT Price Action: Shares of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust closed at $13.06 on Friday.</li>
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>45.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
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<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$501.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
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<tr>
<td>WU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$278.1K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
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<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$76.7K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
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<tr>
<td>PMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
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<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td>246</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>841</td>
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<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$44.50</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>805</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$57.5K</td>
<td>624</td>
<td>612</td>
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<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 451 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.1K, with a price of $89.0 per contract. There were 45098 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 137 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3000 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $501.0K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 3283 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3052 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2417 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 53 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $278.1K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 7339 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2459 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 137 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1784 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.7K, with a price of $43.0 per contract. There were 4156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2025 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 164 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $130.0K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 2081 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2003 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 882 contract(s) at a $16.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.3K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 246 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1021 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 44 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $735.0 per contract. There were 2338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 841 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $44.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 805 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 92 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.5K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 612 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $875.0 per contract. There were 1337 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Wedbush analyst Jay McCanless reiterates PennyMac Mortgage IT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $15 price target.

Wedbush Reiterates Neutral on PennyMac Mortgage IT, Maintains $15 Price Target

PennyMac Mortgage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.34 by 5.88 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $80.864 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $93.258 million by 13.29 percent. This is a 50.52 percent decrease over sales of $163.429 million the same period last year.

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PennyMac Mortgage Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.36 Beats $0.34 Estimate, Sales $80.864M Miss $93.258M Estimate

PennyMac Mortgage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-10-22. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect PennyMac Mortgage to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.34.
Anticipation surrounds PennyMac Mortgage's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.18, which was followed by a 7.95% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at PennyMac Mortgage's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.39</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-8.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>15.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729533739_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of PennyMac Mortgage's Stock</h3>
Shares of PennyMac Mortgage were trading at $14.06 as of October 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 29.15%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PMT/earnings">To track all earnings releases for PennyMac Mortgage visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

An Overview of PennyMac Mortgage's Earnings

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TIGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$33.7K</td>
<td>19.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>338</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$70.5K</td>
<td>26.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>552</td>
<td>553</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$97.1K</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.5K</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TIGR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 99 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 28114 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11974 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 348 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.7K, with a price of $97.0 per contract. There were 19383 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4053 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 324 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $156.0 per contract. There were 338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1866 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 750 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.5K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 26859 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1819 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 553 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 71 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 79 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.1K, with a price of $1230.0 per contract. There were 214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 799 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.5K, with a price of $865.0 per contract. There were 197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 71 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 33 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 435 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $1708.0 per contract. There were 2250 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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In the last three months, 5 analysts have published ratings on PennyMac Mortgage IT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $15.1, with a high estimate of $15.50 and a low estimate of $15.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 1.34% from the previous average price target of $14.90.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720620039_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of PennyMac Mortgage IT by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Bose George</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Crispin Love</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay McCanless</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Cranston</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Cranston</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to PennyMac Mortgage IT. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PennyMac Mortgage IT compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for PennyMac Mortgage IT's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into PennyMac Mortgage IT's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PMT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on PennyMac Mortgage IT analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Get to Know PennyMac Mortgage IT Better</h2>
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a specialty finance company that invests primarily in residential mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets. The company's operations include activities such as the production and servicing of financial securities based on residential loans and the pooling and reselling of high-credit-quality mortgages. The company operates through four segments: correspondent production, credit-sensitive strategies, interest-rate-sensitive strategies, and corporate activities. The Credit sensitive strategies segment generates income via investments in CRT arrangements, subordinate MBS, distressed loans, and real estate.
<h3>Breaking Down PennyMac Mortgage IT's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: PennyMac Mortgage IT's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -14.91%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: PennyMac Mortgage IT's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 91.66%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): PennyMac Mortgage IT's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.61%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): PennyMac Mortgage IT's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.29%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 3.4, PennyMac Mortgage IT adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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