Guild Holdings Company (GHLD) stock is soaring 17.99% in pre-market trading on Friday, following the release of its impressive second-quarter 2025 financial results. The mortgage lender significantly outperformed analyst expectations, demonstrating strong business momentum and improved profitability.
The company reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.66 for Q2 2025, substantially surpassing the analyst estimate of $0.42. This represents a 34.7% year-over-year increase and marks the highest adjusted net income since 2021. Guild's origination volume rose from $6.5 billion in Q2 2024 to $7.5 billion in Q2 2025, highlighting robust growth in its core business.
Adding to investor enthusiasm, Guild declared a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share, rewarding shareholders amid improved operational efficiency. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by almost 60% compared to Q1 2025, further underscoring its strong performance. With these positive developments and the pending acquisition by Bayview Asset Management, Guild Holdings appears well-positioned for continued success in the mortgage lending industry.
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