Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) Stock Price & Analysis
Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) closed at USD 9.32 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.02% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.96; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 9–9.37 on volume of 2,138,843 shares. Market capitalization is $1.18B, with a 52-week range of USD 8.48–11.48 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
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Key facts (LADR)
- Valuation: P/E 22.7x (avg 13.7x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filings, $359K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($359K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.86 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 11.61 (range 10–13.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -7.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +21.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-16, EPS estimate USD 0.25, revenue estimate $59.8M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (LADR)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $56.9M | $165M | $101M | $107M | $63.7M | $52.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.45 | $1.13 | $0.81 | $0.86 | $0.51 | — |
| Free cash flow | $74.9M | $99.8M | $176M | $127M | $78.7M | $95.4M |
| Cash + short-term investments | $549M | $609M | $1.02B | $1.32B | $38.0M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (LADR)
P/E 22.7x · P/FCF 12.4x · P/B 0.8x · FCF yield 8.07% · Earnings yield 4.41% · Buyback yield (TTM) 2.03%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2024 13.1x, Dec 2023 14.3x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (LADR)
0 of 1 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29…2026-06-02 | Perelman Robert | Head of Asset Management | 35,000 | $359K | 7.5% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (LADR)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.86 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 11.61 (low 10, high 13.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Outperform | $10.75 → $10.25 |
| 2026-07-28 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Outperform | $11 → $10.75 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LADR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -7.3% | +21.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -7.3% | +3.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.7% | 22.9% |
| Max drawdown | -18.4% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) | -25.6% (Apr 2022→Sep 2022) |
LADR company outlook (results filed Oct 16, 2026)
- “Such forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release. 1 Ladder expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
LADR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.25 | $0.27 | -7.4% | $59.8M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $0.26 | $0.29 | -10.7% | $56.3M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.04 | $0.97 | +6.9% | $274.5M | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.09 | $1.17 | -7.0% | $269.5M | 7 |
LADR options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 17.8% | ±7.7% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 37.4% | ±19.0% |
30-day implied volatility 22.9% vs 27.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.04. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.32 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.02% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.96 |
| Open | USD 9.03 |
| Day Range | USD 9 – 9.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.48 – 11.48 |
| Volume | 2,138,843 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.18B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LADR)
Nexqual's technical model rates LADR "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.3 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 9.37) |
| MACD | -0.08 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LADR)
Wall Street analysts rate LADR "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 11.61 (range USD 10–13.5), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 11.61 |
| High Target | USD 13.5 |
| Low Target | USD 10 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (LADR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-16 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.25 |
| Revenue Estimate | $59.80M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.35 vs est 0.33 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.24 vs est 0.24 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.22 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.24 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LADR)
| Total Revenue | $273.04M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +96.40% |
| Gross Margin | +73.68% |
| Operating Margin | +59.53% |
| Profit Margin | +36.24% |
| ROE | +6.70% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.98 |
| Current Ratio | 32.88 |
| Total Cash | $42.12M |
| Total Debt | $4.35B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LADR)
Nexqual rates Ladder Capital Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -25% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 74%, operating 60% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $42M cash vs $4.35B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $87M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 1.8% |
Ownership (LADR)
| Insider Ownership | +12.74% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +69.58% |
| Shares Outstanding | 126.87M |
| Float | 109.88M |
| Short % of Float | +6.87% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
Leadership (LADR)
Ladder Capital Corp is led by Brian Richard Harris, Founder, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
| Founder, CEO & Director | Brian Richard Harris |
|---|---|
| Founder, President & Director | Pamela Lynn McCormack |
| Chief Financial Officer | Paul J. Miceli |
| Chief Technology Officer | Michael Cafaro |
Major Backers & Investors (LADR)
Notable institutional backers of Ladder Capital Corp include Jennison Associates LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc., Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Jennison Associates LLC | 5.05% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 3.28% |
| Wellington Management | 2.82% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 2.44% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 2.2% |
| Prudential Jennison Small Co Fd., Inc.-PGIM JENNISON SMALL COMPANY Fd. | 1.97% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.21% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.85% |
| State Street | 2.35% |
| Geode Capital | 2.28% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:57 UTC.
From Ladder Capital Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-09)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The securitization of conduit loans enables us to reinvest our equity capital into new loan originations or allocate it to other investments.
- The Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility also allows us to enter into additional incremental revolving commitments up to an aggregate facility size of $1.3 billion, subject to certain customary conditions.
Partnerships
- The asset management team, together with our underwriting and transaction management teams, monitors the credit performance of our investment portfolio in concert with our third-party servicers and property managers, working closely with borrowers and/or joint-venture partners to manage all of our positions and monitor financial performance of our collateral assets, including execution of business plans and daily activities within our real estate portfolio.
- In September 2025, the Company entered into an unsecured Money Market Borrowing Arrangement to provide short-term financing up to $100 million.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The evolving and often conflicting political and regulatory landscape surrounding sustainability and climate change creates significant uncertainty and compliance challenges that could adversely affect our business, operations, and financial condition.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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