Analysts who follow Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) on average expect it to increase 13.18% over the next twelve months. Those same analysts give the stock an average rating of Strong Buy.
That average rating earns STWD an Analyst Ranking of 77, which means it ranks higher than 77 of stocks, based on data compiled by InvestorsObserver.
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What's Happening With Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stock Today?
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) stock is trading at $16.08 as of 1:37 PM on Monday, Sep 28, a gain of $0.79, or 5.17% from the previous closing price of $15.29. The stock has traded between $15.64 and $16.13 so far today. Volume today is 1,684,282 compared to average volume of 2,146,268.
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