Aug 6, 2026, 5:24 PM ETFinancial Services
Rocket Companies — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Total revenue, net was $2.78 billion for Q2 2026, compared to $1.45 billion in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted revenue was $2.76 billion for Q2 2026, compared to $1.43 billion in Q2 2025.
- GAAP net income was $229 million for Q2 2026, compared to $34 million in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted net income was $441 million for Q2 2026, compared to $75 million in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $766 million for Q2 2026, compared to $172 million in Q2 2025.
- GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.08 for Q2 2026, compared to $(0.01) in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.16 for Q2 2026, compared to $0.04 in Q2 2025.
- Total expenses were $2.50 billion for Q2 2026, compared to $1.43 billion in Q2 2025.
- Mortgage segment contribution margin was $1.17 billion for Q2 2026, compared to $450 million in Q2 2025.
- Total liquidity was $11.2 billion as of June 30, 2026, including $3.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents, $2.3 billion in undrawn lines of credit, and $5.8 billion in undrawn MSR and advance lines.
- Total servicing portfolio unpaid principal balance was $2.0 trillion (9.1 million loans) as of June 30, 2026.
- MSR sales totaled $53 billion of UPB in Q2 2026, generating $795 million in cash proceeds.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- For Q3 2026, the Company expects adjusted revenue between $2.5 billion and $2.7 billion.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- The Company reports one segment, Mortgage, effective Q2 2026; Personal finance and real estate services are included in "All Other."
- Excluding correspondent, net rate lock volume was $36.9 billion and closed mortgage loan origination volume was $39.2 billion, with a gain on sale margin of 3.11%.
- Direct to Consumer generated $26.0 billion in net rate lock volume and $28.1 billion in closed mortgage loan origination volume, with a gain on sale margin of 4.13%.
- Rocket Pro generated $10.9 billion in net rate lock volume and $11.1 billion in closed mortgage loan origination volume, with a gain on sale margin of 0.69%.
- Correspondent generated $10.2 billion in net rate lock volume and $10.0 billion in closed mortgage loan origination volume, with a gain on sale margin of 0.19%.
- Total net rate lock volume was $47.0 billion and total closed mortgage loan origination volume was $49.1 billion, with a total gain on sale margin of 2.48%.
- Rocket Loans personal loans business nearly doubled volume year-over-year in the first half of 2026 and reached record-high monthly volume in June.
- Rocket Pro partners adopted Jupiter and Navigate AI at record levels; partners using these tools are growing applications and closings at five times the pace of non-adopters.
- Rocket Pro expanded its "Power Play" initiative, including same-business-day conditional approvals and a 12-business-day clear-to-close commitment.
- Rocket Mortgage completed one of the largest servicing migrations in industry history, unifying all servicing clients on a single platform.
- Legacy Mr. Cooper recapture rates reached a record level in Q2.
- Rocket Mortgage became the nation's #1 home equity lender, having helped over 250,000 homeowners access over $24 billion in equity since mid-2022.
- Redfin doubled mortgage leads year-over-year in Q2 and reached record highs for mortgage attach rates.
- AI-powered loan officer tools are now handling nearly 40% more clients compared to one year prior.
- The AI Voice platform handled over 1 million inbound calls within three months of launch, with task resolution nearly 25% faster than traditional IVR.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- Purchase market share reached a record 6.2% in Q2 2026, up from 5.5% in Q4 2025.
- Refinance market share reached a record 14.3% in Q2 2026, up from 12.2% in Q4 2025.
- The Company achieved record purchase and refinance market share in one of the toughest spring housing markets in years.
Risks and Challenges
- The press release notes the spring housing market was one of the toughest in years.
- Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could cause future results to differ materially.
- Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should not be considered a substitute for GAAP measures or a measure of discretionary cash available.
Management Commentary and Tone
- CEO Varun Krishna stated the Company reached record levels of purchase and refinance market share while delivering its most profitable quarter in four years.
- Management emphasized that home search, origination, and servicing now reinforce one another, with AI making every interaction smarter.
- Management noted that while markets change, systems endure.
- The tone reflects confidence in the company's ecosystem, distribution network, and technology platform.
Other Key Points
- On June 9, 2026, the Company issued $1.5 billion of senior notes ($900 million due 2031 at 6.125% and $600 million due 2034 at 6.500%), which was more than seven times oversubscribed and upsized from $1.2 billion. Proceeds were used to redeem outstanding senior notes and repay other existing debt.
- The Rocket Classic event raised approximately $10 million for local charities since 2019.
- The Rocket Community Fund announced a $4.5 million legacy gift to extend the Rocket Classic's impact, including $3.5 million for high-speed internet access and $1 million for the Own the Dream Youth Scholarship Fund.
- In May 2026, the Rocket Community Fund helped 170 Detroit families become homeowners through the Make It Home program.
- In May, Rocket Mortgage and Redfin expanded the Preferred Pricing offer, allowing eligible servicing clients to save up to $20,000 when buying and selling with a Redfin agent and financing through Rocket Mortgage.
- Rocket Pro partners originated more than $2 billion in net rate lock volume through the Compass partnership since inception.
- The Company reclassified certain interest-related activity within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) beginning in Q1 2026, with no impact on previously reported consolidated net income or financial position.