Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reiterates Buy Rating on Radian Group

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintains a buy rating on Radian Group with a $46 target price, a 21.66% upside from the current price.

Key Points

  • Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated its buy rating on Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) with a price target of $46.
  • Keefe, Bruyette & Woods's $46 price target implies 21.66% upside from Radian Group Inc.'s ($RDN) current $37.81 share price.
  • Radian Group, with a market cap of $4.92 billion, traded at $36.56 on Friday, and has a P/E ratio of 8.62.
  • Recent insider activity includes significant purchases by CEO-elect Michael Weinbach, and analysts have varied views with a consensus target price of $43.67.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods recently reiterated its buy rating on Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN), maintaining a price target of $46. This decision came on June 25, 2026, with analyst Bose George affirming the positive outlook.

Analyst rating track record

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods vs. the S&P 500

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All-time return -74.50% S&P 500 +23.48%
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Other Institutional Activity in Radian Group

BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 395,334 shares, ending with 18,945,358 shares valued at about $626.7 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 9,347,730 shares worth approximately $309.2 million. LSV Asset Management added 165,838 shares, bringing its total to 6,150,067 shares valued at $203.4 million, marking a 2.8% increase. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake by 230,912 shares to 5,948,335 shares, valued at $196.8 million, a 4.0% rise.

Radian Group Inc. Stock Up 3.8%

Shares of NYSE:RDN traded around $36.56 on Friday. Radian Group has a market cap of about $4.92 billion, with a P/E ratio of 8.62 and a forward P/E of 6.71. The stock's 52-week range is between $31.50 and $38.84. It has a 50-day moving average of $35.60 and a 200-day moving average of $34.72. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.57 and a quick ratio of 0.62, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 28.68.

12-month forecast

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Recent Earnings

For its recent earnings, Radian Group reported revenue of approximately $1.37 billion, with a revenue growth rate of 0.59%. The company achieved a net margin of 41.02% and a return on equity of 12.68%. The next earnings report is expected on May 6, 2026.

Dividend

Radian Group offers an annual dividend rate of $1.02, yielding 2.76%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 23.78%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Radian Group Inc.

Significant insider activity included CEO-elect Michael Weinbach's acquisition of a substantial number of shares. On June 1, 2026, Weinbach purchased 262,110 shares, along with an additional 150,000 shares, and 120,487 shares at an average price of $33.89. Other insider transactions included Howard Bernard Culang buying 521 shares on June 17, 2026, and Brad Conner selling 1,200 shares at $33.93 on June 3, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated its buy rating on Radian Group with a price target of $46. RBC Capital initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $47 target on May 22, 2026. Barclays maintained a hold rating with a $39 target on May 11, 2026. B of A Securities upgraded the stock to a buy with a $43 target on April 29, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a mean target price of $43.67, based on six opinions.

About Radian Group

Radian Group Inc., based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is a financial services company specializing in mortgage insurance. It provides private mortgage insurance and risk management services to mortgage lenders and investors. Radian aims to manage mortgage credit risk through its insurance and reinsurance offerings. Founded in 1977, the company operates with a workforce of around 900 employees under the leadership of CEO Richard Gerald Thornberry.

Bottom Line

Radian Group continues to attract attention with its robust performance and strategic positioning in the mortgage insurance sector. Analysts' ratings, including the reiterated buy from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, reflect confidence in its future prospects. Remember, 13F filings and analyst ratings offer a snapshot of past positions and opinions, which may not indicate current or future performance.

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