Onity Group reported third‑quarter 2025 revenue of $280.3 million, a 12.8% beat over the consensus estimate of $248.5 million, driven by a record $12 billion in originations and a 39% year‑over‑year increase in servicing volume. The revenue surge was largely powered by higher originations in the U.S. and Canada, where demand for mortgage servicing contracts remained strong, while the servicing segment benefited from a 15% rise in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and a 10% increase in loan‑level servicing fees.
Diluted earnings per share fell to $2.03, missing the consensus estimate of $2.28 by $0.25 or 10.96%. The miss was largely attributable to a $4 million tax provision related to deferred tax asset valuation adjustments. Compared with Q3 2024, where EPS was $2.65, the current quarter’s EPS decline reflects the one‑time tax expense rather than a deterioration in operating performance. Operating income remained robust at $31 million, and adjusted pre‑tax income of $31 million supported a 25% annualized adjusted return on equity (ROE).
Management highlighted that the Rithm subservicing portfolio, which accounts for roughly $33 billion of unpaid principal balance, will be transferred to a new servicer in early 2026. The company views the move as an opportunity to replace a low‑margin, high‑cost portfolio with higher‑quality relationships, reinforcing its focus on profitability and operational efficiency. The transfer is expected to reduce servicing costs and improve margin stability in the long term.
Onity reaffirmed its full‑year 2025 adjusted ROE guidance of 16%–18% and announced plans to release a significant portion of its $180 million deferred tax asset valuation allowance by year‑end 2025. The guidance signals confidence in continued revenue growth and margin expansion, underpinned by ongoing investments in AI‑driven automation that have already reduced cycle times and delinquency rates. CEO Glen Messina emphasized that “our balanced business and strong execution drove exceptional third‑quarter performance, with originations achieving record quarterly volumes and servicing generating robust, consistent earnings.”
The earnings release was met with a positive market reaction, as investors focused on the revenue beat and record originations volume. Analysts noted that the EPS miss was largely a one‑time tax effect and that the company’s guidance and strategic initiatives—particularly the Rithm portfolio transition and AI investments—position it for sustained growth despite the short‑term earnings shortfall.
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