Freddie Mac Shares Surge 9.5% on Renewed Investor Interest

Analysts debate whether now is the time to buy the government-backed mortgage company's stock.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:52pm

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An extreme close-up of intricate, metallic banking equipment and mechanisms, conceptually representing the complex financial infrastructure underlying the housing market.The recent surge in Freddie Mac's stock price reflects renewed investor confidence in the government-backed mortgage company and the broader housing finance system it supports.McLean Today

Shares of Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored mortgage company, jumped 9.5% in mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching a high of $6.47 per share. The spike in stock price came on the back of higher than average trading volume, with 2.7 million shares changing hands, down 21% from the 3.4 million average.

Why it matters

Freddie Mac's performance is closely watched as an indicator of the health of the U.S. housing finance system, which the company plays a critical role in supporting. The stock's recent surge suggests renewed investor confidence, though analysts remain divided on whether now is the right time to buy.

The details

Wall Street analysts have issued a range of ratings and price targets for Freddie Mac's stock. While one analyst has a 'Sell' rating, two have 'Buy' recommendations and one has a 'Hold' rating. Price targets range from $9 to $20 per share. The company's stock has a market cap of $4.51 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -347.

  • Freddie Mac's stock price closed at $5.91 on the previous trading day.
  • The stock reached a high of $6.47 during mid-day trading on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Freddie Mac

A government-sponsored enterprise chartered by Congress in 1970 to enhance liquidity and stability in the U.S. housing finance system. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company operates under the supervision of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

BTIG Research

A research firm that began coverage of Freddie Mac in January 2026, issuing a 'Buy' rating and a $20 price target.

Wedbush

A financial services firm that upgraded Freddie Mac from 'Underperform' to 'Outperform' in December 2025, setting a $13.35 price target.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

A financial services firm that cut its price target for Freddie Mac from $11 to $9 in December 2025, maintaining an 'Underperform' rating.

Zacks Research

A research firm that upgraded Freddie Mac to a 'Hold' rating in December 2025.

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