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Rithm Capital Corp. RITM

Real Estate Investment Trusts · SIC 6798 · Vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

9.50USD+3.04% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Rithm Capital is a global asset manager combining real estate, credit and financial services through mortgage origination and servicing, residential transitional lending, asset management and investment portfolios. In December 2025 it expanded its asset management arm with the Crestline acquisition and took on Class A New York and San Francisco office properties, diversifying its revenue mix. It reported roughly 61 billion USD of assets under management for the third quarter of 2026.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Rithm Capital Corp. (RITM) stock was 9.50 USD (+3.04% on the day), with market capitalisation 5.3 bn USD, P/E 13.8 on diluted EPS of 0.69 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 10.53%, beta 0.78, 52-week range 8.35–12.06 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 1.8 bn USD (+58.9% YoY), net income of 253.3 m USD (+14.3% YoY), diluted EPS 0.38 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
5.3 bn USD
shares as of 28 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.8
Diluted EPS TTM 0.69 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
7.27%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
10.53%
DPS 12m 1.00
Beta (2y)
0.78
Volatility (1y) 27%
52-week range
8.3512.06

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
58.8
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
8.12 – 9.72
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.86 · band width 17.9%
SMA 50 / 200
9.26 / 9.68
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.09 / -0.01
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+8.7%−1.1%+9.8 pp—
3 months−5.9%−0.5%−5.5 pp—
6 months−3.5%+4.4%−7.8 pp—
Year to date−12.8%+12.3%−25.2 pp—
1 year−13.6%+13.5%−27.1 pp+7.5%
3 years−3.9%+76.4%−80.4 pp+19.0%
5 years−17.5%+63.7%−81.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−30.8%
27 Jan 2026 → 14 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−39.2%
04 May 2022 → 10 Oct 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
−3.8%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
1.8 bn USD
+58.9% YoY
Net income
253.3 m USD
+14.3% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.38
+8.6% YoY
net / operating
14.4% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue1.6 bn976.9 m1.2 bn1.1 bn1.3 bn1.4 bn1.3 bn1.8 bn
Depreciation & amortisation24.5 m24.6 m23.8 m23.1 m36.0 m92.6 m93.5 m92.4 m
Pre-tax income492.6 m56.8 m306.4 m236.9 m206.3 m154.2 m86.9 m519.1 m
Income tax200.7 m-23.9 m-11.6 m8.1 m115.7 m44.8 m19.0 m257.8 m
Net income290.2 m78.8 m311.7 m221.5 m85.0 m102.7 m56.3 m253.3 m
Diluted EPS0.55 ≈0.070.530.350.15 ≈0.120.040.38
Operating cash flow-1.8 bn1.4 bn-557.1 m ≈-2.0 bn ≈-114.6 m100.7 m174.1 m ≈-1.6 bn ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 89 percentile of its own 36-quarter history (min 3.6, median 7.6, max 18.9; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year201820192020⚠ 20212022202320242025
Revenue2.3 bn2.4 bn1.7 bn3.7 bn4.9 bn3.7 bn4.9 bn4.6 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+6.3%−31.2%—+32.0%−24.1%+31.7%−6.7%
Net income1.0 bn605.9 m-1.4 bn805.6 m983.3 m622.3 m931.5 m697.1 m
Net income YoY−1.0%−39.7%−324.1%—+22.1%−36.7%+49.7%−25.2%
Diluted EPS2.811.34-3.521.511.801.101.671.04
Diluted EPS YoY−10.8%−52.3%−362.7%—+19.2%−38.9%+51.8%−37.7%
net %44.1%25.0%-81.4%21.6%20.0%16.7%18.9%15.2%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

The series breaks before 2021: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.8 bn USD
Financial debt
35.4 bn USD
Net debt
33.6 bn USD
Equity
8.9 bn USD
Total assets
53.1 bn USD
Debt / equity
3.96x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
8.3%
ROA
1.4%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
3.7 bn
2024
4.9 bn
2025
4.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
80.7 m
2024
124.1 m
2025
107.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
1.4 bn
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2024verified

Pre-tax income
2023
752.8 m
2024
1.2 bn
2025
806.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
122.2 m
2024
267.3 m
2025
88.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
622.3 m
2024
931.5 m
2025
697.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.10
2024
1.67
2025
1.04

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
483.7 m
2024
499.6 m
2025
546.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
1.00
2024
1.00
2025
1.00

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
1.3 bn
2024
1.5 bn
2025
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
40.0 m
2024
70.5 m
2025
82.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
131.9 m
2024
133.8 m
2025
316.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
387.9 m
2024
331.9 m
2025
370.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
39.7 bn
2024
46.0 bn
2025
53.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
27.0 bn
2024
32.6 bn
2025
35.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
32.6 bn
2024
38.2 bn
2025
43.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
7.1 bn
2024
7.9 bn
2025
8.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
693.6 m
2024
-2.2 bn
2025
-1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
216.7 m
2024
-2.4 bn
2025
2.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-842.5 m
2024
4.8 bn
2025
-507.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2022verified

Share repurchases
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2022verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-2.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
22.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
-25.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-10.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
-37.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-16.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
8.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
5.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
1.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
144.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
36.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
4.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
-1.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
5.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
41.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
10.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
7.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
0.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
7.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
10.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 69 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

9.50 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 5.3 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
5.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
5.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
8.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
10.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

22/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 28 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 02 Nov 2026
verified 1678derived 66

Score by group

  • Returns70
  • Growth0
  • Valuation97
  • Quality37

Estimated value range

Low
14.95
USD per share
Mid
22.15
USD per share
High
30.81
USD per share
Price: 9.50 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 133.2% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 57.1% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 13.14 – 43.94 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)13.14 – 17.67 (Mid 15.07)
  • Peers: P/B16.76 – 43.94 (Mid 29.24)
    32 companies used · median multiple 1.9x · quartiles 1.1x – 2.8x
    AKR, ALX, BRX, CHCT, COLD, DLR, DOC, EPR, ESS, EXR, FPI, FRT, GNL, HST, IRT, JBGS, KIM, LXP, NHI, O, PLD, PSA, RLJ, SELF, SITC, SLG, STAG, UDR, VICI, VMRK, VTR, WELL
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 69/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality5.8%37 (vs peers)10%
EBITDA margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-2.3%0 (on a fixed band)14%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/B · Valuation0.6x100 (vs peers)31%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation13.8x91 (vs peers)14%
Dividend yield · Returns10.5%90 (vs peers)24%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns144.8%0 (on a fixed band)7%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial37/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Returns70/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation97/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Rithm Capital Corp. (RITM). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 4.6 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -6.7%; net margin 8.7%; ROE 5.8%.

The estimated value range is 14.95–30.81 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 22.15 USD, the price of 9.50 USD leaves a potential of 133.2% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 57.1% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 69/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: balance, quality. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • P/B: 0.6x
  • P/E (TTM): 13.8x
  • Dividend yield: 10.5%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -2.3%
  • Payout ratio (EPS): 144.8%
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): EBITDA margin, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage.

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
13.8x
vertical median 28.8x
below median (−52.2%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 15.8x
P/S
0.9x
vertical median 6.9x
below median (−86.5%)
P/B
0.6x
vertical median 2.0x
below median (−69.2%)
ROE
5.8%
vertical median 7.6%
below median (−23.6%)
Net margin
8.7%
vertical median 22.8%
below median (−61.8%)
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 37.9%
Revenue YoY
-6.7%
vertical median 4.7%
below median (−242.5%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 4.8x
Dividend yield
10.5%
vertical median 4.5%
above median (+132.3%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WELLWelltower Inc.181.9 bn106.24.0%12.7%+35.6%+19% / +178%
PLDPrologis, Inc.122.5 bn33.17.1%42.5%+7.2%+2% / +14%
EQIXEquinix Inc104.3 bn63.311.5%16.4%+5.4%+40% / +29%
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation90.4 bn27.390.6%30.7%+5.1%+7% / −7%
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.65.0 bn48.36.2%21.7%+10.0%+15% / +33%
PSAPublic Storage64.0 bn34.916.0%37.8%+2.7%+25% / +32%
ORealty Income Corporation56.3 bn40.83.6%22.9%+9.1%+3% / +10%
VTRVentas, Inc.47.2 bn167.81.9%4.0%+18.5%+11% / +95%
CCICrown Castle Inc.39.2 bn48.6—20.1%−4.4%+1% / −21%
IRMIron Mountain Inc35.3 bn84.0—5.7%+12.2%+37% / +85%
EXRExtra Space Storage Inc.33.6 bn32.77.9%29.9%+3.7%+21% / +24%
VICIVICI Properties Inc.27.8 bn11.68.3%56.5%+4.1%−12% / −16%
VMRKVivmark Residential23.9 bn27.98.1%—+4.8%+3% / +12%
SBACSba Communications Corporation20.7 bn21.1—34.5%+5.1%+1% / −21%
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.17.9 bn17.515.8%16.5%+7.6%+48% / +49%
ESSEssex Property Trust, Inc.17.5 bn41.78.0%22.7%+6.4%+3% / +27%
KIMKimco Realty Corporation17.4 bn28.65.8%27.8%+5.1%+25% / +34%
DOCHealthpeak Properties, Inc.13.9 bn37.14.9%12.3%+4.5%+10% / +16%
UDRUDR, Inc.11.8 bn17.521.8%40.8%+2.4%+2% / +11%
FRTFederal Realty Investment Trust9.9 bn19.915.6%38.6%+6.4%+16% / +20%
BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc.9.3 bn22.014.2%30.0%+6.7%+16% / +40%
STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc.7.3 bn27.17.6%29.9%+10.1%−4% / +6%
RITMRithm Capital Corp.5.3 bn13.85.8%8.7%−6.7%−14% / −4%
EPREpr Properties4.7 bn16.812.7%38.8%+2.9%+16% / +36%
COLDAmericold Realty Trust, Inc.4.3 bn—-16.5%-17.4%−2.4%+40% / −46%

1- and 3-year price returns: for RITM from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
6.75
Total return -22% · Per year -22%
11.97
Total return 35% · Per year 35%
18.09
Total return 101% · Per year 101%
3 years
5.68
Total return -21% · Per year -8%
11.43
Total return 47% · Per year 14%
19.08
Total return 135% · Per year 33%
5 years
4.79
Total return -20% · Per year -4%
10.91
Total return 59% · Per year 10%
20.13
Total return 170% · Per year 22%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 2.86
  • Net margin± 2.00
  • Annual revenue growth± 1.76
  • Annual dilution± 0.17

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 23 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (02 Nov 2026).

In brief

Rithm Capital is a global asset manager combining real estate, credit and financial services through mortgage origination and servicing, residential transitional lending, asset management and investment portfolios. In December 2025 it expanded its asset management arm with the Crestline acquisition and took on Class A New York and San Francisco office properties, diversifying its revenue mix. It reported roughly 61 billion USD of assets under management for the third quarter of 2026 3.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The integrated platform spanning origination, servicing, lending and asset management can generate diversified revenue, partly fee-based, which may reduce reliance on any single segment 13.
  • Newrez's high operating return on equity and large servicing book point to a solid operating base in the current environment 3.
  • Recent acquisitions of Crestline and Paramount expanded asset management capabilities and premium office holdings, adding new revenue sources 13.

Weaknesses

  • Many asset values rest on subjective models and assumptions, and many investments are hard to liquidate, which can create earnings volatility 1.
  • Significant exposure to mortgage markets and funding costs makes results sensitive to interest rate movements 12.
  • The complexity of a multi-segment model and recent large acquisitions increase operational and integration risk 12.

Opportunities

  • If the mortgage market recovers, origination volumes and MSR values could rise, with Newrez a direct beneficiary 13.
  • Expansion into direct lending, insurance, private equity and infrastructure, cited by management, could add new revenue streams 12.
  • Growth in new sponsors and in multifamily transitional loan securitizations could support expansion of the Genesis business 3.

Threats

  • An unexpected rate increase or a prolonged period of high rates could weigh on originations, MSR values and funding costs 2.
  • Government intervention in mortgage markets could change prices, liquidity and investor behavior, affecting asset values 1.
  • Geographic exposure to California and natural disasters such as wildfires could lead to payment delays and added costs 1.

Risks

  • Strategy executionmedium

    The company may not successfully execute its diversified platform strategy, and integrating Crestline and Paramount could create operational pressure 1. A shortfall could weigh on results and growth 1.

  • Asset valuationhigh

    Many assets are valued using models and assumptions, and differences from actual outcomes could lead to significant value adjustments and lower fee income 1.

  • Investment liquiditymedium

    Interests in MSRs and other assets are hard to sell, and a forced sale could realize less than carrying values 1.

  • Government interventionmedium

    Government actions in mortgage markets could change rates, spreads and hedge effectiveness, with negative effects on the portfolio 1.

  • Geographic concentrationmedium

    Exposure to properties in areas prone to natural disasters such as wildfires and earthquakes could affect loan and investment performance 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If mortgage and credit markets stabilize, Newrez volumes and servicing economics could support revenue, and its high operating return could continue 3.
  • Growth in asset management, with recurring fee-based revenue, could reduce earnings volatility if capital inflows continue 13.
  • Integrating premium office assets and the commercial real estate platform could open new revenue sources, especially if the premium segment stays firm 13.

What would break the thesis

  • If interest rates stay high or rise, originations and MSR values could fall and funding costs could squeeze margins 2.
  • Many asset values depend on assumptions, and a revaluation could reduce book value and dividend capacity 1.
  • The complexity of the platform and the number of recent acquisitions could bring integration costs and operational errors that are hard to anticipate 12.

What to watch

  • Newrez origination volumes and operating return on equity trendQ4 2026
  • Net capital inflows and AUM growth in asset managementQ4 2026
  • Federal Reserve rate decisions and their effect on mortgage funding costs2027
  • New York office performance, including rent levels and occupancy at Elecor Properties2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 23 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (02 Nov 2026).

The business

Rithm Capital is a New York headquartered, internally managed REIT that aims to create long-term value by identifying, acquiring, managing and enhancing real estate-related and other financial assets 1. Its platform integrates operating companies, investment portfolios and asset management across residential mortgage, real estate and credit markets 1. In December 2025 it completed the Crestline acquisition for a purchase price of approximately 324.7 million USD and the Paramount acquisition for approximately 1.8 billion USD, both expanding its asset management and commercial real estate capabilities 1.

Mortgage origination and servicing, run through the Newrez and NRM subsidiaries, earns revenue from loan sales and servicing fees, and in the third quarter of 2026 Newrez reported an annualized operating return on equity of 24% 23. The residential transitional lending arm, Genesis, finances construction, renovation and bridge projects for developers and investors 2. The asset management division, including Sculptor and Crestline, earns mainly fee-based revenue on managed assets 12.

From the first quarter of 2026 the company reports a new commercial real estate segment covering Class A office properties in New York and San Francisco, later rebranded as Elecor Properties 23. Revenue from this segment comes mainly from rent and other property-related income 2.

Segments

Origination and Servicing

Through Newrez and NRM the company originates residential mortgages across four channels and services loans it sells or securitizes. Origination funded production was 12.9 billion USD in the third quarter of 2026, down 19% quarter over quarter, while total servicing UPB reached 878.9 billion USD 3.

Residential Transitional Lending

Genesis makes short-term business-purpose loans to residential investors and developers. Third quarter 2026 origination volume was 1.5 billion USD, up 25% year over year, and the company completed an inaugural 375 million USD securitization backed entirely by multifamily transitional loans 3.

Asset Management

Rithm Asset Management, which includes Sculptor and Crestline, runs commingled funds, separate accounts and alternative vehicles with mainly fee-based revenue. It recorded 569 million USD of gross new capital and commitment inflows in the third quarter of 2026 and 2.9 billion USD year to date 3.

Market context

The US residential mortgage market is highly regulated, with bank and non-bank participants; non-bank originators have increased their share, and origination depends on rates, home prices and affordability 1. Estimated total US origination volume was 2.0 trillion USD in 2025, up from 1.7 trillion USD in 2024, with a forecast of 2.2 trillion USD for 2026 1. Mortgage rates ranged roughly between 6% and 7% through 2025, while office real estate stays segmented, with high-quality assets easier to finance 1.

On the funding side, bank lending for new office and transitional originations remains cautious, while securitized and institutional channels are more active and private-label CMBS issuance strengthened in 2025 1. These conditions matter for Rithm because they shape both the cost of capital and acquisition opportunities in recapitalizations and transitional financing 12.

Trends

  • Interest rates and monetary policyheadwind

    The Fed held the federal funds target range at 3.50%–3.75% in April and June 2026, and projections signaled a possible rate increase later in 2026, a reversal from earlier cut expectations. If rates stay high, origination and MSR valuations could be affected 2.

  • Energy price volatility and the Iran conflictheadwind

    In the second quarter of 2026 macro conditions reflected persistent inflation, lower labor force participation and volatile energy prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran 2. A sustained inflationary environment could keep pressure on funding costs and asset values.

  • Recovery in premium New York officetailwind

    The office market remains divergent, but premium buildings in cities such as New York are increasingly financeable, and recapitalizations and repositionings are gaining ground 1. If this trend holds, it could support occupancy and rents in the company's office portfolio 3.

  • Valuation and liquidity volatilitymixed

    Many of the company's assets have no observable market prices and rely on models and assumptions, while many investments are hard to sell quickly 1. If market conditions deteriorate, valuation adjustments could affect earnings and dividend capacity 1.

Competitive position

In mortgage origination and servicing the company competes with banks and other non-bank operators, while in residential transitional lending it faces regional banks and specialized private lenders 1. In asset management, larger competitors have greater resources, longer track records and broader distribution platforms, which can affect fundraising 1.

  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs)

    Among the largest buyers of residential mortgage loans, and their conforming standards shape the rules for non-bank originators and servicers 1.

  • Regional banks and private lenders

    Compete with Genesis for residential transitional financing on pricing, underwriting and capital availability 1.

  • Other alternative asset managers

    Compete for investor capital and investment opportunities, often with greater resources and longer histories in certain strategies 1.

  • Non-bank mortgage originators and servicers

    Compete for origination and servicing share, where large operators can influence pricing and volumes 12.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 28 Jul 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 02 Nov 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Rithm Capital Corp. · 19 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Rithm Capital Corp. · 04 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Rithm Capital Corp. · 23 Oct 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.