Rocket Companies: Market Share Gains And Synergies Support My Buy

GT Research 139 Followers Follow Summary Rocket Companies is a Buy with a ~$16.50 target, implying roughly 19% upside. Q2 delivered record purchase and refinance share and the best profitability in four years. Redfin and Mr. Cooper are improving diversification, recapture economics, and cost synergies. Elevated mortgage rates remain the main risk but also create meaningful upside if conditions ease. fcafotodigital/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I rate Rocket Companies ( RKT ) a Buy, with a target around $16.50, which is roughly 19% upside from the $13.92 the stock was trading at on September 4. I think RKT just delivered its most This article was written by GT Research 139 Followers Follow I have a strong interest in fundamental equity research, with a focus on companies with smaller market capitalizations. I look for underfollowed or misunderstood businesses with solid fundamentals, attractive long-term potential, and valuations that may not fully reflect their prospects.My approach emphasizes business quality, financial performance, management, capital allocation, valuation, and downside risk. I write on Seeking Alpha to share independent investment ideas, refine my research, and engage with other investors.Closely associated with Rafael Binatti Costa. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.