NewtekOne, Inc. (NEWT)
NASDAQFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-09-04
NASDAQFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-09-04
Intact: The reason to own it still holds.
NewtekOne aims to grow EPS to $2.55 in 2026. It targets 10% EPS growth to $2.80 in 2027. The company keeps dividends steady at $0.19 per share. Its price is cheap versus peers with a PE of 6.3.
EPS growth may slow or miss guidance. Dividend cuts could signal trouble. The company faces volatile management and fragile quality.
The price is about 24% below our fair value near $19. Analysts expect 67% revenue growth. We agree this growth is justified.
Breaks if: Dividend falls below $0.19 per share
Breaks if: EPS falls below $2.15 or above $2.55 in FY26
The company aims to maintain its EPS guidance range of $2.15-$2.55 for 2026.
Breaks if: EPS growth less than 10% or EPS outside $2.40-$2.80 in FY27
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
This investment represents a speculative growth opportunity, characterized by elevated risk and volatile management. The current thesis state is insufficient due to a lack of recent financial performance history.
The market seems to price NEWT as a cheap option compared to its peers, reflecting a significant expectations gap. The valuation is justified given the fragile earnings quality and the current economic backdrop.
Management aims to maintain and grow earnings per share (EPS) while sustaining dividends. Recent results show progress in loan originations and the use of AI technology, but the overall earnings quality remains fragile.
The future performance of NEWT hinges on the guidance provided in the next earnings call and the performance of key sector bellwethers. Positive or negative trends in the Financials sector could significantly impact NEWT's trajectory.
Over the next 1 to 3 years, NEWT's performance will depend on management's execution and external sector conditions. Not investment advice.
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as of 2026-09-04
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