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RKT

Rocket Companies, Inc.

FinancialsCommercial & Residential Mortgage Finance$39.4B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) operates in the financial sector, focusing on commercial and residential mortgage finance....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely monitored by investors.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will provide insight into the company's ability to capture market share and respond to changing economic conditions.

N/A

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RKT Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) operates in the financial sector, focusing on commercial and residential mortgage finance. As a major player in the mortgage industry, its performance is closely tied to housing market trends and interest rates, making it a significant company to watch in the current economic climate.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+62.68%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.32%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Rocket Companies reported an EPS of $0.15, exceeding expectations by nearly 34%. However, the stock experienced a decline of 3.41% the following day, indicating mixed market reactions despite the earnings beat.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Rocket Companies are mixed as the market anticipates continued volatility in the housing sector. Investors are particularly focused on how the company navigates interest rate fluctuations and housing demand.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on strong loan origination volumes and continued profitability, which could lead to significant stock appreciation if the company maintains its growth trajectory.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports weaker-than-expected loan origination or faces challenges from rising interest rates, it could lead to a sharp decline in stock value.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the loan origination volume be for Q2 2026?

This figure will be crucial in assessing the company's performance in a potentially challenging housing market.

How is Rocket Companies managing the impact of rising interest rates on its mortgage products?

Understanding the company's strategy in response to interest rate changes will be key for investors looking to gauge future profitability.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of rising interest rates on loan origination volumes, leading to overly optimistic projections for Rocket Companies.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 25.2% move, suggesting significant uncertainty that may not align with historical performance.

The company has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, but the stock reaction has been mixed, indicating potential overvaluation.

Recent economic indicators suggest a slowdown in housing demand, which could adversely affect Rocket's performance.

Key Risk

If loan origination volume falls below expected levels, it could significantly undermine the current bullish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around the company's ability to sustain growth in a fluctuating interest rate environment.

Bull Confirmed If

A loan origination volume increase of 15% or more compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in loan origination volume below 10% would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±25.20%

Historical Avg

±2.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating heightened uncertainty or anticipation around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±25.2% while RKT has averaged ±2.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

66.8%

Calls (1.6M)P/C Ratio: 0.35Puts (508K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Rocket Companies beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.2%, confirming a positive growth outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management expresses caution, the stock may remain flat or see slight declines as investors digest the commentary.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 1.4%, reflecting investor disappointment and concerns about future performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan origination volume and how it compares to previous quarters.
2Management's commentary on strategies to mitigate the impact of rising interest rates.
3Insights into customer demand for mortgage products in the current economic climate.
4Details on any changes in operational efficiencies that could affect profitability.
5Future guidance on expected performance in the upcoming quarters.

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Company Snapshot

Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) operates in the financial sector, focusing on commercial and residential mortgage finance....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely monitored by investors.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will provide insight into the company's ability to capture market share and respond to changing economic conditions.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

RKT Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+62.68%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.32%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on strong loan origination volumes and continued profitability, which could lead to significant stock appreciation if the company maintains its growth trajectory.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports weaker-than-expected loan origination or faces challenges from rising interest rates, it could lead to a sharp decline in stock value.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the loan origination volume be for Q2 2026?

This figure will be crucial in assessing the company's performance in a potentially challenging housing market.

How is Rocket Companies managing the impact of rising interest rates on its mortgage products?

Understanding the company's strategy in response to interest rate changes will be key for investors looking to gauge future profitability.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of rising interest rates on loan origination volumes, leading to overly optimistic projections for Rocket Companies.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 25.2% move, suggesting significant uncertainty that may not align with historical performance.

The company has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, but the stock reaction has been mixed, indicating potential overvaluation.

Recent economic indicators suggest a slowdown in housing demand, which could adversely affect Rocket's performance.

Key Risk

If loan origination volume falls below expected levels, it could significantly undermine the current bullish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around the company's ability to sustain growth in a fluctuating interest rate environment.

Bull Confirmed If

A loan origination volume increase of 15% or more compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in loan origination volume below 10% would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±25.20%

Historical Avg

±2.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating heightened uncertainty or anticipation around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±25.2% while RKT has averaged ±2.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

66.8%

Calls (1.6M)P/C Ratio: 0.35Puts (508K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Rocket Companies beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.2%, confirming a positive growth outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management expresses caution, the stock may remain flat or see slight declines as investors digest the commentary.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 1.4%, reflecting investor disappointment and concerns about future performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan origination volume and how it compares to previous quarters.
2Management's commentary on strategies to mitigate the impact of rising interest rates.
3Insights into customer demand for mortgage products in the current economic climate.
4Details on any changes in operational efficiencies that could affect profitability.
5Future guidance on expected performance in the upcoming quarters.