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Pennymac Stock Plummets After Earnings Shock
1 May
Summary
- Pennymac shares dropped 33.3% following a significant earnings report.
- Servicing segment pretax income fell to $37.3 million from $157.4 million.
- A law firm is investigating potential securities claims for shareholders.

Pennymac's stock value saw a steep 33.3% decrease on January 30, 2026, closing at $99.92 per share. This significant market reaction was directly linked to financial results reported on January 29, 2026. The company disclosed a sharp decline in its servicing segment's pretax income, which fell to $37.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. This figure represents a substantial drop from $157.4 million in the preceding quarter and $87.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Driving this downturn was a 70 percent reduction in pretax income, excluding valuation adjustments. This decrease was attributed to increased realization of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) cash flows, spurred by lower mortgage rates leading to higher prepayment activity. In response to these developments, The Rosen Law Firm announced on April 29, 2026, that it is actively investigating potential securities claims on behalf of Pennymac shareholders, signaling the possibility of a class action lawsuit.
The firm highlighted that investors who purchased Pennymac securities may be eligible for compensation without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. The investigation focuses on the period surrounding the January 29 filing and the subsequent stock price drop, examining whether misleading information was provided to the market. Shareholders interested in the potential class action are encouraged to contact The Rosen Law Firm for more information.