RDNFinancial Services · Insurance - SpecialtyThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Radian Group Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $45 — +20.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Radian Group Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Accruals (23): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RDN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $46 → $44 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $39 → $35 |
| 25 June 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $43 → $46 |
| 22 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Roth Capital | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 15 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 19 Sept 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 July 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 July 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 23 May 2025 | Compass Point | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. RDN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US dividend payers
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Seeking Alpha published a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, noting companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Why it matters — RDN watchers would care because the report may include Radian Group's dividend activity or its status among dividend-paying stocks.
Radian Group announced that Mike Weinbach has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and joined its Board of Directors, completing the planned leadership transition first announced on May 21, 2026. Weinbach succeeds Rick Thornberry, who will serve as a strategic advisor until his retirement on December 31, 2026.
Why it matters — Radian watchers would follow this change because it marks the completion of the company's top leadership transition, with a new CEO now guiding the mortgage insurer.
Radian Group Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share, payable on September 9, 2026, to stockholders of record as of August 24, 2026.
Why it matters — The declaration of a regular quarterly dividend signals continued shareholder returns and confidence in the company's financial position.
Radian Group Inc. announced the appointment of Barry C. McCarthy to its Board of Directors. McCarthy is President, Chief Executive Officer and a board member of Deluxe Corporation, where he led its transformation from a legacy check-printing business into a payments and data company.
Why it matters — A RDN watcher would care because adding a director with public-company leadership and transformation experience could bring valuable perspective to the board's oversight.
Radian Group reported second-quarter results in its first full quarter including specialty insurer Inigo. Executives highlighted continued strength in mortgage insurance, progress on divestitures, and disciplined capital deployment amid a softer specialty insurance market.
Why it matters — This update offers RDN watchers insight into how the company is integrating Inigo and navigating its capital and divestiture plans within an evolving insurance market.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Radian Group Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $45, with estimates ranging from $35 to $48. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Radian Group Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Radian Group Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Radian Group Inc. ranks 52 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +20.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Radian Group Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Radian Group Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RDN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $35 to $48 over the next 12 months.
Radian Group Inc. returned +9.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Radian Group Inc. is a prominent provider of mortgage insurance and related services, primarily operating in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". Seeking Alpha published a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, noting companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Radian Group Inc. is a prominent provider of mortgage insurance and related services, primarily operating in the United States. Its primary function is to offer risk management products, enhancing the ability of mortgage lenders to issue loans to potential homeowners by mitigating default risks. The company's services are critical in bolstering the residential mortgage sector, which in turn supports the housing market and broader economic stability. Radian Group also extends its impact through its ancillary services, including risk-based pricing and underwriting solutions, which enable clients to better manage their lending portfolios. Radian's influence spans various stakeholders within the real estate and financial services industries, including homebuyers, lenders, and investors. By providing essential insurance coverage to lenders, the company plays a key role in enabling home ownership for individuals who may not meet the traditional standards for down payments and credit scores, thus expanding access to home financing. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Radian Group continues to be a significant player in the housing finance ecosystem, contributing to financial resilience and facilitating smoother mortgage market operations across the nation.
CEO Mr. Richard Gerald Thornberry CPA · 1,000 employees · United States · https://www.radian.com