Rithm's Breakout Ahead, Thanks To The Ongoing Transition - Reiterate Buy

  • RITM has outperformed as an mREIT in FQ1'25, despite the volatile rates/ yields triggering the impacted MSR hedging results and the subsequent top-line miss. It has also consistently reported asset inflows with higher AUMs on QoQ/ YoY basis, underscoring its growing success as an alternative asset manager. While RITM's near-term execution may be negated by the rapidly developing macroeconomic environment, the management is laser focused to grow their capabilities beyond the MSR focused mREIT.