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VEL today

$16.37-$0.34 (-2.03%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (starting)

4 hourBearish

1 hourStrong Bearish

15 minBullish

5 minStrong Bearish

Daily trend turns down below $14.18

Key levels

Resistance$17.35

Resistance$16.40

Support$15.16

Support$14.18

Latest news & SEC filings

DealVelocity Financial Registers $200 Million Equity Shelf

DealVelocity Financial Registers Up to $200M in Common Stock for Future Sale

SEC FilingVelocity Financial, Inc. filed a shelf registration for future offerings (Form S-3)

SEC FilingVelocity Financial, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

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About Velocity Financial

Velocity Financial is a real estate finance company that makes loans backed by investor-owned housing and smaller business real estate. It sources these loans through third-party mortgage intermediaries and by working with borrowers directly across the United States. The company also buys loan portfolios and, via a subsidiary, offers government-insured mortgage financing for apartment buildings, senior living communities and long-term care facilities.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026.

NYSE · Financial

Velocity Financial, Inc. (VEL)

$16.37-0.34 (-2.03%)
HOLDGrade: CRisk: HIGH
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
15.1415.7716.3917.0216.37Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High16.73
Low16.14
Open16.53
Volume111K
Avg Vol159K
VWAP16.35
30d High17.65
30d Low14.51
30d Chg+12.05%

What Is the Price Target for VEL?

SEPT Low Target

$19.00

SEPT Mid Target

$20.00

SEPT High Target

$23.50

Analyst Consensus

$20.00

Current: $16.37Upside: +22.2%Confidence: 65%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is VEL a Buy or Sell Right Now?

43
Investability Score
HOLD12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Critical news
Nov 4HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

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    Is VEL Overvalued or Undervalued?

    Valuation Verdict

    UNDERVALUED

    Methods Used

    P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

    Fair Value

    $24.13

    7

    Moat Score

    NONE

    3/9

    Piotroski Score

    0.1

    Altman Z-Score

    What Is Smart Money Doing with VEL?

    Insider Signal

    SELLING

    0 buys / 10 sells (90d)

    Congress Signal

    NEUTRAL

    0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

    Institutional

    N/A

    Short Squeeze Risk

    HIGH

    Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

    Recent Insider Activity

    NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
    Kelly Roland ThomasofficerSale3,200$58KNov 5, 2026
    Szczepaniak Mark RofficerSale2,000$36KNov 5, 2026
    Kelly Roland ThomasofficerSale1,600$29KSep 1, 2026
    Pitstick JohndirectorSale3,603$62KMay 26, 2026
    Schaefer Joy L.directorSale3,603$62KMay 26, 2026
    Beckett Dorika MdirectorBuy5,413$95KMay 21, 2026
    Schaefer Joy L.directorBuy5,413$95KMay 21, 2026
    Pitstick JohndirectorBuy5,413$95KMay 21, 2026

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    VEL Growth Story

    Revenue YoY

    N/A%

    3yr Revenue CAGR

    N/A%

    EPS Growth YoY

    43.98%

    FCF Growth YoY

    N/A%

    Revenue Trend

    UNKNOWN

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    TimePriceSizeValueSide
    21:01:28$16.372,340$$38KSELL
    20:00:23$16.401,309$$21KBUY
    18:12:43$16.341,165$$19KBUY
    21:45:54$17.653,916$$69KSELL
    22:23:12$17.632,721$$48KBUY

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    TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
    CALL$15Jan 1565$$2101SWEEP
    CALL$15Jan 1565$$4202SWEEP
    CALL$15Jan 1565$$14707SWEEP
    CALL$15Jan 1565$$210010SWEEP
    CALL$15Jan 1565$$315015SWEEP

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    VEL — frequently asked questions

    What is VEL stock price today?

    Velocity Financial, Inc. (VEL) is at $16.37, down 2.03% (-$0.34) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

    Why is VEL stock moving today?

    Latest VEL news — Nov 11, 2026: Velocity Financial Registers $200 Million Equity Shelf · Nov 10, 2026: Velocity Financial Registers Up to $200M in Common Stock for Future Sale

    What is the VEL price target?

    The average analyst price target for VEL is $20.00, ranging from $19 to $24, based on 3 analysts. Latest: BTIG maintains on Oct 7, 2026.

    What do analysts rate VEL?

    Analyst ratings for VEL: 2 Buy, 0 Hold, 1 Sell — consensus Hold.

    Did VEL beat earnings?

    VEL last reported on Nov 4, 2026: EPS $0.76 vs $0.71 expected — a beat of 6.6%.

    What is VEL's P/E ratio?

    VEL trades at a P/E of 6.3 vs a Financial average of 11.8.

    Does VEL pay a dividend?

    VEL does not currently pay a dividend.

    What are VEL support and resistance levels?

    Support: $15.16, $14.18. Resistance: $16.40, $17.35, $18.18.

    What are insiders doing with VEL?

    Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 10 sells in the last 90 days.

    What is the latest news on VEL?

    Nov 11, 2026: Velocity Financial Registers $200 Million Equity Shelf · Nov 10, 2026: Velocity Financial Registers Up to $200M in Common Stock for Future Sale · Nov 10, 2026: Velocity Financial, Inc. filed a shelf registration for future offerings (Form S-3)