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PGY Pagaya Technologies Ltd.

Pagaya Technologies Ltd. · NASDAQ
Market Closed
19.97
▼ ⁦-1.63%⁩ (-0.33)
Market Cap$1.7B
Beta5.37
52w Low52w High
10.4044.99
Last Week
⁦-9.23%⁩
Last Month
⁦-5.80%⁩
Last 3 Months
⁦+37.72%⁩
Last Year
⁦-47.06%⁩
EL7 Factor Analysis
How we score this
Overall89
Excellent — top fifth of the marketSuper StockF 7/8SafeBetter than 89% of Market stocks, per EL7's model
FactorScoreDistributionValueAvgRank
▸
Valuation
85
14.3x▲17.8xTop tier
▸
Growth
81
3.5%▼7.1%Top tier
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Quality
92
27.8%▲4.5%Top tier
▸
Safety
66
1.8x▲2.6xAround median
▸
Capital Return
19
—2.12%Bottom tier
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Momentum
53
-42.0%▼2.9%Around median
▸
Sentiment
72
6▲3Top tier
Fair Value
Current price$20
Analyst target · 3 analysts
$30
⁦+50%⁩
See it clearly undervalued
Range ⁦$27–$33⁩
vs
DCF (estimate)
$23
⁦+14%⁩
Sees it undervalued
⁦13.3⁩% discount · ⁦4⁩% growth
Bottom lineThe two methods broadly agree — estimate range ⁦$23–$30⁩.

Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.

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Analyst Consensus

This section combines price targets, revision history, analyst coverage changes, and an AI summary of what changed on the Street.

Price Target· 3 analysts setting price target
$30.00
⁦+50.2%⁩
Current Price $19.97·Median $30.00
Low
$27.00
High
$33.00
Current price
$19.97
Average target
$30.00
Street summary

Consensus Raised and Rating Tone Improves

Bullish tilt

The consensus price target rose from 27.5 to 30 over the last 30 days, an increase of 9.09%, while the number of analysts remained at three. Over the last seven days, the consensus did not change, while the number of analysts in the latest daily update rose from two to three without changing the average. The current target range is between 27 and 33, reflecting relatively limited variation around the consensus of 30, which is approximately 50.2% higher than the current price of 19.97.

As of 2026-09-11
Revisions momentum · 30d
⁦+9.1%⁩
Average rating
★ 4.20
Buy
Analyst coverage
10
Buy conviction
100%
High
Rating activity · 30d
0↑ · 0↓
Target dispersion
30%
Wide
Analyst ratings over time10 analysts rating
2
8
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
Rating trend — last 12 months4.10 → 4.20
Recent analyst moves
  • = Reiterate2026-09-03
    TD Cowen
    NeutralBuy
  • = Reiterate2026-08-18
    Jefferies
    Buy
  • = Reiterate2026-07-31
    B. Riley
    Buy
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Key Financials

Ten ratios that matter, each compared against its sector median and average — so you can see whether a number is rich or cheap relative to peers in the same sector.

StockSector medianSector averagetypical sector range
MetricValuePosition within sectorVerdict
  • P/E (TTM)
    14.26x
    6.87x54.92x
    Very cheap
  • Forward P/E
    12.08x
    5.19x41.53x
    Very cheap
  • EV / EBITDA
    7.21x
    4.52x36.15x
    Very cheap
  • FCF Yield
    13.0%
    -54.8%10.8%
    Exceptional
  • Revenue Growth YoY
    3.5%
    -18.1%66.5%
    Below average
  • EPS Growth YoY
    136.6%
    -155.3%193.7%
    Strong
  • Gross Margin
    43.4%
    12.9%79.5%
    Near median
  • ROIC
    27.8%
    -63.6%26.5%
    Exceptional
  • Net Debt / EBITDA
    1.79x
    0.26x3.22x
    Low debt
  • Dividend Yield
    —
    —
  • Payout Ratio
    —
    —
  • Altman Z-Score
    3.02
    -10.9113.66
    Above average
Financial Analysis
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Stock Analysis

AI-generated
Based on 2026-05-07 data

Company Overview

Pagaya Technologies Ltd. is a financial technology platform operating under a B2B2C model, helping lending institutions expand loan origination and reach additional borrower segments through data, underwriting, and distribution technologies. The company generates revenue from fees linked to network volume and financing execution, along with interest and investment income, and operates across personal loans, auto loans, and point-of-sale financing. In Q1 FY2026, personal loans represented 63% of production, while the annualized auto loan volume reached $2.3 billion, double its level a year earlier.

In Q2 FY2026, revenue reached $387.0 million, up 19% according to the August 19, 2026 results, and gross profit reached $168.3 million, with a gross margin of approximately 43.5%. Net income was $45.3 million, equivalent to a net margin of approximately 11.7% and earnings per share of $0.49, while adjusted net income increased 99% and core operating expenses declined 6%. Network volume reached $3.54 billion versus expectations of $2.97 billion, marking Pagaya's sixth consecutive profitable quarter.

On a trailing twelve-month basis in FY2026, Pagaya recorded revenue of $1.4 billion, gross profit of $629.3 million, net income of $126.8 million, and earnings per share of approximately $1.30. These figures compare with FY2025, when the company recorded revenue of $1.3 billion, gross profit of $552.2 million, net income of $81.4 million, and earnings per share of $0.93, reflecting a clear improvement in reported GAAP profitability.

What's Driving the Stock

  • Network volume in Q2 FY2026 exceeded expectations by approximately $570 million, reaching $3.54 billion versus $2.97 billion, alongside 19% revenue growth and a 99% increase in adjusted net income.
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Automated analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice.

The current growth phase depends on expanding the partner and product network; in Q1 FY2026, the onboarding of GLS, Upstart, Sezzle, and Flex Pay was completed, while management indicated during the May 7, 2026 call that 3 or 4 additional partners were being onboarded and 8 to 10 partners were in the pipeline.
  • The auto business has become a structural growth driver, with its annualized volume reaching $2.3 billion in Q1 FY2026, double its level in the corresponding quarter, supported by improved product terms and pricing and execution efficiency in the ABS market.
  • Affiliate Optimizer Engine expanded personal loan distribution through platforms including Experian Activate and Credit Karma; volume with one partner increased 37% year over year after it was added to a new affiliate marketplace, and Pagaya also executed twelve direct marketing campaigns across five partners.
  • Funding diversification enhances the network's scalability; in Q1 FY2026, Pagaya raised $2.1 billion through four ABS transactions, then executed an additional $800 million transaction after upsizing it from $600 million, and also refinanced approximately $800 million of seasoned collateral through two re-securitizations.
  • The FY2026 guidance issued on May 7, 2026 projected network volume between $11.45 billion and $13.0 billion, revenue and other income between $1.4 billion and $1.575 billion, and raised the adjusted EBITDA range to $420–460 million and the GAAP net income range to $110–160 million.
  • Buying & Selling Case

    ▲ Buying Case4 pts

    • +Profitability has shifted into a recurring pattern rather than being a one-quarter result; net income reached $45.3 million in Q2 FY2026, making it the sixth consecutive profitable quarter, while trailing twelve-month net income reached $126.8 million.
    • +The results demonstrate tangible operating leverage, as Q2 FY2026 revenue growth of 19% coincided with a 99% increase in adjusted net income and a 6% decline in core operating expenses.
    • +Pagaya is expanding through partners and products rather than by loosening credit standards; management maintained its selective stance, while Affiliate Optimizer Engine, Direct Marketing Engine, and record auto activity supported volume growth.
    • +The company has a multi-channel funding infrastructure comprising more than 160 institutional funding partners, and it raised $2.1 billion through four ABS transactions in Q1 FY2026, providing flexibility across public and private securitizations and whole-loan buyers.

    ▼ Selling Case6 pts

    • −Pagaya's performance remains sensitive to funding markets and the cost of capital; in Q1 FY2026, the ratio of fee revenue less production costs to network volume declined by 19 basis points year over year to 4.6% due to contributions from new partners and tighter ABS transaction pricing, while FY2026 guidance assumed the cost of capital would remain elevated.
    • −Credit quality faces risks from inflation, geopolitical volatility, and consumer health; therefore, management maintained the tightened underwriting stance it began in the previous quarter, and application-to-volume conversion remained below 1% in Q1 FY2026 due to the deliberate shift toward higher-quality borrowers.
    • −Shifts toward shopping through artificial intelligence platforms could affect loan acquisition channels; management said on May 7, 2026 that consumers had begun using artificial intelligence platforms for shopping and that it was uncertain about the ultimate form of this shift, while also acknowledging that building underwriting models had become more generalizable even as it emphasized the difficulty of replicating Pagaya's database.
    • −The investment portfolio includes accounting and capital volatility; the company recorded $38 million in losses on loan and securities investments in Q1 FY2026, and the fair value of the portfolio and allowances before new additions were reduced by $21 million.
    • −The contribution of new products and partners remains tied to the pace of execution and integration; management described the pipeline as constrained not by capital but by execution, while GLS, Upstart, Sezzle, and Flex Pay partners were still in the early stages of ramping activity on May 7, 2026.
    • −Insider activity during the three months ending with the latest transaction on August 3, 2026 recorded net selling of $1.5 million, with two purchases and nine sales; this is a weak trading signal on its own because such sales may be prearranged unless the data states otherwise.

    Valuation

    The analyst consensus is “Buy,” with an average price target of $30 within a range of $27 to $33; the average is approximately 33% below the 52-week range high of $44.99, while the range low is $10.40. The wide 52-week range reflects a significant revaluation of the stock at a time when trailing twelve-month profitability improved to $1.30 per share and net income to $126.8 million, but sensitivity to funding costs and credit quality remain two factors that justify caution within the consensus buying case.

    BuyAnalyst target: $30(+50.2%)

    Figures in the text are as of 2026-09-01; the live price is shown at the top of the page.

    FAQ

    How did Pagaya perform in Q2 FY2026?

    Revenue reached $387.0 million and gross profit reached $168.3 million, equivalent to a gross margin of approximately 43.5%. Net income was $45.3 million and earnings per share were $0.49, while adjusted net income grew 99% and core operating expenses declined 6%. Network volume reached $3.54 billion versus expectations of $2.97 billion, making it the sixth consecutive profitable quarter.

    What products and activities are driving PGY's growth?

    Personal loans remain the main business and represented 63% of Q1 FY2026 production. Affiliate Optimizer Engine supports partners' entry into marketplaces such as Experian Activate and Credit Karma, and increased one partner's volume by 37% year over year after it was added to a new affiliate marketplace. In auto, the annualized volume reached $2.3 billion, double its level a year earlier, while point-of-sale activity expanded through Sezzle and Flex Pay from Upgrade.

    How does Pagaya fund the loans that pass through its network?

    Pagaya relies on a mix of public and private ABS transactions, re-securitizations, whole-loan buyers, and a network comprising more than 160 institutional funding partners. In Q1 FY2026, it issued four ABS transactions with a total value of $2.1 billion and also received its first AAA rating from Fitch for a personal loan re-securitization structure. Two securitizations refinanced approximately $800 million of seasoned collateral, while these transactions generated $44 million in net cash flows during the twelve months preceding the May 7, 2026 call.

    What are the main risks of investing in Pagaya stock?

    Earnings are linked to the cost of capital and securitization pricing; the FRLPC-to-network-volume ratio contracted by 19 basis points year over year to 4.6% in Q1 FY2026. Loan and securities investments also recorded a loss of $38 million, and management maintained tight credit standards because of inflation and geopolitical volatility risks. Changing shopping behavior through artificial intelligence platforms adds risk to acquisition channels, as management said on May 7, 2026 that the ultimate form of this shift was not yet clear.

    What is Pagaya's guidance for FY2026?

    On May 7, 2026, the company projected network volume between $11.45 billion and $13.0 billion after raising the lower end by approximately $200 million. It maintained its revenue and other income range at $1.4–1.575 billion and raised adjusted EBITDA guidance to $420–460 million. It also raised the GAAP net income range to $110–160 million and assumed the FRLPC ratio would remain between 4% and 5% while the cost of capital remained elevated.

    What does the transition in Pagaya's Chief Financial Officer position mean?

    The call stated that he would remain a strategic adviser through the end of FY2026, focusing on the long-term funding strategy. The company also announced the appointment of Jon Dobres as Chief Financial Officer; he joined Pagaya in 2021 and worked on corporate strategy and financing initiatives that included the term loan and high-yield bond offering.