EARN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
EARN - Ellington Credit Company
$4.38
-0.03 (-0.68%)
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5d:
+0.46%
30d:
+0.92%
90d:
-7.98%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 12, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: EARN is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -4.3% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: EARN is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -4.3% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$7.70
Based on 9.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$4.78
8.4% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 4.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: EARN is currently trading at $4.38, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $4.34 to $4.43. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 4.0) compared to its historical average (4.5). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 4.3% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 18.5% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, EARN is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $4.25. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 46/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $5.00 (+14.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, EARN is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $4.25. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 46/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $5.00 (+14.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$4.34 -
$4.43
Company Quality Score
47/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
75.8%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (46/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($5.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 47/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$4.34 -
$4.43
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$0.18
(4.1%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$4.25
Resistance Level
$4.45
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Aug 18, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
3.98
Wall Street Target
$5.00
(+14.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-61.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
18.5%
Profit Margin
-88.8%
Valuation Discount vs History
-4.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical
4.0 vs 4.5
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-4.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$4.19
(-4%)
2-Year Target
$4.01
(-8%)
3-Year Target
$3.84
(-12%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 4â5)
$4.34
(-1%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 14.6%)
$33.28
(+660%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 4.0, Growth: 14.6%)
$6.59
(+50%)
Bear:
(PE: 3.4, Growth: 14.6%)
$5.60
(+28%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (16x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (4x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 15.75 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.28
Bull Case
$9.70
(+122%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 17.3
Base Case
$8.82
(+101%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 15.8
Bear Case
$3.00
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 13.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 4.0 to 4.5
Stabilization Target:
$4.95
(+13.0%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+13.0%
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Last updated: August 18, 2026 9:04 PM ET
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