Two Harbors' new TWOD baby bond offers a 9.375% yield but carries below single-B credit risk. Two Harbors has underperformed both its sector and the S&P 500, raising concerns despite recent management changes and analysts' optimism. Interest coverage for TWOD is currently decent, but sector and fixed-income comparisons suggest better alternatives exist from healthier companies.
We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the second week of May and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferred stocks saw gains as sector spreads tightened, and Treasury yields stabilized, with average yields just below 7%. Two Harbors plans to list a 9.325% 2030 bond, offering an attractive yield relative to its preferreds.
Two Harbors Investment Corp.'s share price crashed in April, but has since shown signs of a profound recovery. Two Harbors Investment's portfolio includes $3.0B in mortgage servicing rights, which may decline in value as federal fund rates decline. A heavy MBS focus should help the REIT's securities revalue higher once the Federal Reserve pushes ahead with rate cuts.
We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the fourth week of April and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferred stocks had a strong week, driven by lower Treasury yields and credit spreads, with the sector average yield now below 7%. Evaluating preferreds requires forward yield analysis due to varying payment terms and potential shifts in coupon.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $two #TWO--TWO Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results.
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