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Rocket Companies Inc(RKT)

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10/02/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RKT

10/02/2026: RKT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Rocket Companies Inc is a major fintech firm specializing in digital mortgage origination and real estate services. The company is known for its Rocket Mortgage platform, which has historically driven significant volume by simplifying the loan process for consumers. Its primary growth opportunity lies in leveraging its tech-centric brand to cross-sell financial products through the Rocket Money app. However, investors must consider the company's high sensitivity to interest rate cycles and stiff competition from both wholesale lenders and traditional banks. While the company maintains a strong market position, it is best suited for investors comfortable with the volatility inherent in the U.S. housing and mortgage sectors.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is highly dependent on the cyclical housing and mortgage market.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive trends in mortgage rates and housing demand.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that reflect cyclical risks and potential upside in a lower-rate environment.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not provide a reliable, recurring dividend income stream.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits high beta and sensitivity to macroeconomic factors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly reactive to interest rate changes and housing market data.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing often shifts rapidly based on mortgage volume forecasts.
Competition risk (Mortgage/Fintech)HighIntense competition from wholesale lenders and large banks keeps pressure on margins.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a strong brand but operates in a heavily commoditized and cyclical industry.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo consistent dividend policy limits appeal for income-focused investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on effectively scaling the Rocket platform and maintaining service efficiency.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -15.5%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RKT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RKT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+27.4%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-331.5%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -58.4%), weak profitability (net margin -1.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RKT's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 82.8% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is RKT's strongest growth driver at +27.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-331.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-17.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 52.4% and approximately 98.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.63%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Capital World Investors 2.45%
BlackRock Inc 2.44%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 1.95%
FMR Inc 1.84%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.51%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RKT generates approximately $916 of gross profit, $87 of operating income, and $-584 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 68.22%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RKT has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 33.89B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 17.7
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 17.7
Volume (30-day avg) 32.8M shares
Beta 2.21
52 Weeks Range 11.25 - 24.36
Updated Date 10/02/2026
52 Weeks Range 11.25 - 24.36
Updated Date 10/02/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.03

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Mortgage OriginationFees earned for originating and selling mortgage loans in the secondary market.The core revenue engine that thrives when people buy or refinance homes.
ServicingRevenue collected for managing loan payments, taxes, and insurance for homeowners.Provides recurring, predictable cash flow that helps offset origination volatility.
Rocket MoneySubscription and lead-generation revenue from the personal finance management app.A growing segment aimed at keeping users engaged within the Rocket ecosystem.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 15.58
Enterprise Value 63.63B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.31
Enterprise Value 63.63B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.31
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.25
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1.91B
Shares Floating 1.88B
Shares Outstanding 1.91B
Shares Floating 1.88B
Percent Insiders 0.63
Percent Institutions 52.42

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Rocket Companies Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Detroit, MI, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-08-06
CEO & Director Mr. Varun Krishna
Sector Financial Services
Industry Mortgage Finance
Full time employees 23500
Full time employees 23500

Rocket Companies, Inc., a fintech company, engages in the mortgage, real estate, and personal finance businesses in the United States and Canada. It operates in two segments, Direct to Consumer and Partner Network. The company offers Rocket Mortgage, a mortgage lender service; Redfin, a digital real estate brokerage and home search platform; Rocket Close, a digital experience for appraisal management, settlement, and title services; Rocket Money, a finance app that offers a suite of financial wellness services including subscription cancellation, budget management and credit score improvement; and Rocket Loans, a platform for personal loan. It also originates, closes, sells, and services agency-conforming loans; and provides Rocket Pro that works with mortgage brokers, community banks, and credit unions, to maintain own brand and client relationships. Rocket Companies, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Rocket Companies, Inc. was formerly a subsidiary of Rock Holdings Inc.