Wall Street Zen Upgrades Redwood Trust to 'Hold'

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Wall Street Zen, an investment research firm, has upgraded its rating on Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) from 'sell' to 'hold' in a new report issued on Sunday. The upgrade comes as Redwood Trust, a real estate investment trust focused on the U.S. residential mortgage market, has seen its stock price fluctuate in recent months.

Why it matters

Redwood Trust is a prominent REIT in the mortgage-backed securities space, so changes to its rating by analysts can impact investor sentiment and the company's access to capital. The upgrade from 'sell' to 'hold' suggests Wall Street Zen sees some potential upside in Redwood Trust's stock, though the firm still has a relatively neutral view on the company's near-term prospects.

The details

In its report, Wall Street Zen cited a number of factors in its decision to upgrade Redwood Trust, including the company's recent financial performance and the overall outlook for the residential mortgage market. The firm also noted that Redwood Trust's stock price has been volatile in recent months, trading between a 52-week low of $4.68 and a high of $6.97.

• The upgrade was issued on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
• Redwood Trust reported its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Redwood Trust's upcoming financial reports and any further analyst commentary on the company's outlook.