why LoanDepot Inc [LDI] is a Good Choice for Investors After New Price Target of $1.62

Caleb Clifford

LoanDepot Inc [NYSE: LDI] price surged by 0.71 percent to reach at $0.03.

A sum of 22057985 shares traded at recent session while its average daily volume was at 4.33M shares. LoanDepot Inc shares reached a high of $4.51 and dropped to a low of $3.995 until finishing in the latest session at $4.27.

The one-year LDI stock forecast points to a potential downside of -163.58. The average equity rating for LDI stock is currently 3.60, trading closer to a bullish pattern in the stock market.

Guru’s Opinion on LoanDepot Inc [LDI]:

Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for LDI shares is $1.62 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on LDI stock is a recommendation set at 3.60. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.

BTIG Research have made an estimate for LoanDepot Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Neutral, with their previous recommendation back on August 19, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on January 09, 2024, representing the official price target for LoanDepot Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $2, while UBS analysts kept a Neutral rating on LDI stock.

The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 3.28, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 2.28.

LDI Stock Performance Analysis:

LoanDepot Inc [LDI] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 47.75. With this latest performance, LDI shares gained by 114.57% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 211.68% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 109.31% in the past year of trading.

Insight into LoanDepot Inc Fundamentals:

Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and LoanDepot Inc [LDI] shares currently have an operating margin of 15.59% and a Gross Margin at 119.22%. LoanDepot Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -6.22%.

LoanDepot Inc (LDI) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis

According to recent financial data for LoanDepot Inc. ( LDI), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -23.67%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -1.11%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, LoanDepot Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -2.64%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.

LoanDepot Inc (LDI) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics

Based on LoanDepot Inc’s (LDI) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 16.57%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.

LoanDepot Inc (LDI) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics

From an operational efficiency perspective, LoanDepot Inc. (LDI) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$13704.08 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 0.22% and a Quick Ratio of 0.22%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.

LDI Stock EPS

With the latest financial reports released by the company, LoanDepot Inc posted 0.02/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.04/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 0.06. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for LDI.

LoanDepot Inc [LDI] Institutonal Ownership Details

There are presently around $30.35%, or 36.40%% of LDI stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of LDI stocks are: CANNELL CAPITAL LLC with ownership of 5.49 million shares, which is approximately 3.0127%. VANGUARD GROUP INC, holding 4.69 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$7.74 million in LDI stocks shares; and VANGUARD GROUP INC, currently with $$4.91 million in LDI stock with ownership which is approximately 1.6332%.

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