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PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.(PFSI)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
PFSI•NYSE
$81.11
8.7× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutPennyMac Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the mortgage banking and investment management activities in the United States. It operates through three segments: Production, Servicing, and Investment Management. The Production segment is involved in the origination, acquisition, and sale of loans. It sources first-lien residential conventional and government-insured or guaranteed mortgage loans. The Servicing segment engages in the servicing of newly originated loans, and execution and management of early buyout transactions and servicing of loans. It performs loan administration, collection, and default management activities, including the collection and remittance of loan payments, response to customer inquiries, accounting for principal and interest, holding custodial funds for the payment of property taxes and insurance premiums, counseling delinquent borrowers, and supervising foreclosures and property dispositions, as well as administers loss mitigation activities, such as modification and forbearance programs. The Investment Management segment is involved in sourcing, performing diligence, bidding, and closing investment asset acquisitions; managing correspondent production activities for PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust; and managing acquired assets. PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.Show more
- EBITDA$1.51B+55.8%
- Net Income$501M+60.9%
- EPS (Diluted)9.30+59.2%
- Gross Margin91.42%-6.4%
- EBITDA Margin34.65%-43.1%
- Operating Margin34.65%-38.7%
- Net Margin11.48%-41.2%
- ROE12.31%+45.7%
PFSI Price & Volume
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Earnings Volatility Masks Underlying Structural Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Interest rate volatility exposure
Key Thesis Takeaways
- PennyMac Financial Services operates a highly cyclical business model where profitability is frequently distorted by non-cash fair value adjustments to mortgage servicing rights.
- While the company maintains a dominant correspondent channel position, its reliance on warehouse financing and significant goodwill—which reached $9.6B in 2025Q4—creates substantial sensitivity to interest rate environments.
- Investors should remain cautious as the extreme fluctuations in operating cash flow and current ratios suggest that reported earnings may not reliably reflect the company's underlying liquidity or long-term economic value.
Verdict Logic
while the forward P/E of 8.38 appears attractive, the extreme volatility in free cash flow, which swung from a $1.1B inflow in 2025Q1 to a $2.2B deficit in 2024Q4, warrants significant caution regarding capital preservation.
PFSI Growth Metrics
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years18.82%
5 Years2%
3 Years23.42%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years26.64%
5 Years-21.18%
3 Years1.76%
TTM45.56%
EPS CAGR
10 Years15.67%
5 Years-14.97%
3 Years3.04%
TTM44.33%
Return on Capital
10 Years9.6%
5 Years6.87%
3 Years6.47%
Last Year10.44%
PFSI Recent Earnings
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.19-1.4%
$2.22
Rev
$545M-0.2%
$546M
Q1 2026
Jan 29, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.97-39.0%
$3.23
Rev
$538M-15.0%
$633M
Q4 2025
Oct 21, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$3.37+24.8%
$2.70
Rev
$633M+7.0%
$591M
Q3 2025
Jul 22, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.02-66.1%
$3.01
Rev
$1.0B+80.8%
$575M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $2.19vs $2.22-1.4% | $545Mvs $546M-0.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $1.97vs $3.23-39.0% | $538Mvs $633M-15.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $3.37vs $2.70+24.8% | $633Mvs $591M+7.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $1.02vs $3.01-66.1% | $1.0Bvs $575M+80.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest PFSI News
Recent stock market news and headlines for PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI)
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $81.11 | $4.23B | 8.72 | 173.81% | 11.48% | 12.31% | 1.43% | |
| $14.63 | $41.32B | -532.00 | 27.37% | 2.82% | 1.53% | — | |
| $2.06 | $320.43M | 17.17 | 65.83% | 2.14% | 4.07% | — | |
| $20.01 | $439.06M | 12.83 | 60.87% | 9.71% | 10.27% | — | |
| $1.16 | $388.63M | -3.87 | 37.59% | -5.42% | -19.61% | — | |
| $10.60 | $922.38M | 10.71 | 103.82% | 13.83% | 7.06% | — |
Compare PFSI vs Peers
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
PFSI SEC Filings & Documents
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 5, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Mar 18, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Feb 11, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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PFSI Frequently Asked Questions
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.'s revenue?
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) reported $3.54B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
How fast is PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. growing?
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) grew revenue by 173.8% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is PFSI profitable?
Yes, PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) is profitable, generating $507.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (11.5% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does PFSI pay dividends?
Yes, PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.43%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is PFSI's return on equity?
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.3%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.'s free cash flow?
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) had negative free cash flow of $3.83B in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.