BTIG Research has recently resumed Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) stock to Buy rating, as announced on July 19, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on June 25, 2024, Wolfe Research had initiated the stock to Outperform, setting a price target of $13. Raymond James also reduced Outperform rating with a price target of $12.50. Additionally, BTIG Research resumed Buy rating on April 25, 2023, with a target price of $10. BofA Securities analysts, in their report published on October 31, 2022, also resumed Neutral rating for Ladder Capital Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $11.33 which represents a decrease of $-0.27 or -2.33% from the prior close of $11.6. The stock opened at $11.58 and touched a low of $11.29 during the day, reaching a high of $11.58. The volume of shares traded was 0.99 million exceeding the average volume of 0.67 million.
LADR Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -5.74% over the last five trades and -8.33% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 4.52%, and it has gained 0.44% in the previous three months. Currently, LADR is trading at -5.61%, -5.06%, and 0.27% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, LADR, a Real Estate sector stock, is trading -9.21% below its 52-week high but remains 24.78% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.2 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Ladder Capital Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Ladder Capital Corp’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 63.43% and a profit margin of 19.48%, with a gross margin of 4.52%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Ladder Capital Corp’s market capitalization stands at $1.45 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 14.27, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 8.84. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 2.84, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 0.95, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 11.49% of Ladder Capital Corp (LADR)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 64.11%.
Notable insider trades include Perelman Robert, Head of Asset Management at Ladder Capital Corp (LADR), who sold 25000 shares on Sep 13 ’24, at $12.15 each, totaling $0.30 million. On Aug 30 ’24, McCormack Pamela, President, sold 50000 shares for $12.25 each, amounting to $0.61 million. Additionally, on Jul 31 ’24, McCormack Pamela sold 100000 shares at $12.17 each, generating $1.22 million.
