Velocity Financial's CFO Sells Shares
Mark Szczepaniak, CFO of Velocity Financial, sold shares in a planned transaction.
Key Points
- Mark Szczepaniak, CFO of Velocity Financial, sold 1,573 shares at $18.07 each on June 26, 2026, in a planned sale totaling $28,424.
- Shares of Velocity Financial traded near $18.23 on Monday, with a market cap of about $715 million and a P/E ratio of 6.48.
- BTIG and Citizens maintained buy ratings on Velocity Financial, with price targets up to $23.5.
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Mark Szczepaniak, the Chief Financial Officer of Velocity Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VEL), sold 1,573 shares of the company's stock on June 26, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.07, bringing the total transaction value to $28,424. This sale was part of a planned transaction under Rule 10b5-1.
Insider Buying and Selling at Velocity Financial, Inc.
Mark Szczepaniak's recent sale was part of a planned transaction. On May 26, 2026, Joy Schaefer and John Pitstick each sold 3,603 shares at $17.17, with no indication of a planned sale. Earlier, on May 21, 2026, Dorika Beckett, John Pitstick, and Joy Schaefer each bought 5,413 shares at $17.55.
Velocity Financial, Inc. Stock Up 0.6%
Shares of Velocity Financial traded near $18.23 on Monday. The company has a market cap of approximately $715 million and a P/E ratio of 6.48. The stock's 52-week range is between $16.19 and $21.40, with a 50-day moving average of $18.07 and a 200-day moving average of $18.62. Velocity Financial maintains a high current ratio of 27.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 965.24, reflecting its financial position.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 17, 2026, BTIG maintained its buy rating for Velocity Financial with a price target of $22. Previously, on May 7, 2026, Citizens also maintained a buy rating, setting a target price of $23.5. The consensus among analysts is to hold the stock, with a mean target price of $21.83 based on three analyst opinions.
About Velocity Financial
Velocity Financial, Inc. is a real estate finance company based in Westlake Village, California. Founded in 2004, it originates, securitizes, and manages a portfolio of loans secured by real estate, including residential rental properties and commercial real estate. The company serves its clients through a network of independent mortgage brokers and direct borrower relationships. It is led by CEO Christopher D. Farrar and employs 364 people.
Bottom Line
Mark Szczepaniak's planned sale of shares is a routine insider transaction that investors track for potential insights. Velocity Financial's stock is currently valued attractively based on its P/E ratio and market position. Analyst ratings suggest a positive outlook, with several firms maintaining buy ratings and setting price targets above current levels.
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