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ALLY·Ally Financial Inc.

$36.80
-0.80 (-2.13%)
High
$37.43
Open
$36.99
Market Cap
11.53B
52W High
$47.42
Low
$36.73
P. Close
$36.80
P/E
7.93
52W Low
$35.89
Fwd P/E
6.12
DailyIQ Est.
$50.50
Inst. Ownership
50.2%
Short Interest
5.00%
Days to Cover
4.0
Div. Yield
3.19%
Next Ex-Div
~Oct 30
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Jul 21, 2026tone -2.2 vs prior release · 96 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
51
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
On Oct 13, analysts projected that Ally Financial would report a 16.5% year‑over‑year earnings increase for the quarter ending September 2026, driven by higher revenues. They expected quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share and forecasted revenue of $2.29 billion. The company’s guidance suggested a potential upside if results exceeded consensus, while a miss could trigger a decline. Market reaction was expected to largely depend on management’s commentary during the earnings call. The outlook reflected a modest positive bias but remained contingent on actual performance.
LOW TARGET
$40 +8.7%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$49 +32.5%
12 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$58 +57.6%
12 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$40.00 - $58.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/14/5/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$50.50 (+37.2%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
17,614 shares
$782K
Bright Gunther-
Award/Grant366 shares2026-09-30
GIBBONS THOMAS P-
Award/Grant1,263 shares2026-09-30
Reilly David-
Award/Grant864 shares2026-09-30
Richard Stephanie NChief Risk Officer
Sell5,000 shares2026-08-04
Hutchinson Russell E.Chief Financial Officer
Tax Withholding12,614 shares2026-07-21
70/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
68.5%
Revenue CAGR
-9.6%
Debt / Equity
1.10x
Return on Equity
5.5%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.96$1.06$1.17$1.28$1.38Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.33 - -
Q3'25$1.01$1.15+14.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.4B$2.4B$2.4B$2.4B$2.4BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.4B - -
Q3'25 - $2.4B -

Market Data

ALLY Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL51/100
$36.80−$0.80 (2.1%)
Market cap
11.53B
P/E ratio
7.9
Day range
$36.73 – $37.43
News sentiment
51/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$48.78 (+32.6%)
Consensus
Buy · 26 analysts
52-week range+2.5% off low · -22.4% from high
$35.89$47.42
Price $36.80 DailyIQ Est. $50.50

The technical read on ALLY is balanced, which usually means the market is waiting on a catalyst. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Behaviour On Record

What ALLY's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
16.0% 6th pct
Below its peak
-33.5%
vs 200-day average
-11.4%
Up days (1y)
54%

Ally Financial Inc. is currently running 16.0% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ALLY's own 12 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 6th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 28.7%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ALLY is trading -33.5% below its running peak. Across 11 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -26.0%, and the deepest was -65.2% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -11.4% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 17th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year ALLY closed higher on 54% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 12 years of records, ALLY finished the month higher 5 of 12 times, with a median return of -2.8% and an average of -2.1%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +5.6% on average, its weakest March at -4.4%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ALLY has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 173 of 3,145 sessions (5.5% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.1% and -8.4%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,146 daily closes between 2014-04-10 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ALLY's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ALLY's sector?

Ally Financial Inc. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Banks industry group, ALLY ranks 13th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
18
Industry rank
#13 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ALLY?

CallsPuts

For Ally Financial Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.35), with at-the-money implied volatility around 60.9%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.0% move by that expiry — a range of about $35.34–$38.30.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.35
ATM implied volatility
60.9%
Total open interest
35,048
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.0% ($35.34–$38.30)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ALLY?

Morgan Stanley most recently downgraded Ally Financial Inc. to Equal-Weight on Oct 12, 2026 with a price target of $43 (from $55). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 2 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Morgan Stanley — Equal-Weight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
2
Net rating momentum
-2
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 12, 2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight → Equal-Weight$55 → $43
Oct 12, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$48 → $43
Oct 9, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$55 → $50
Oct 6, 2026Raymond JamesMaintainedStrong Buy$55 → $52
Oct 6, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$55 → $54
Oct 5, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$54 → $50
Sep 30, 2026Wells FargoDowngradeOverweight → Equal-Weight$55 → $42
Sep 25, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$58 → $50
Sep 23, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$51 → $50
Aug 4, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$54 → $51
Jul 10, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$52 → $55
Jul 8, 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$52 → $53

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Ally Financial Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Jul 21, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

Tone71.3/ 100-2.2 vs prior release
Hedging words0.14per 100 words-0.00 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–79

Most important lines

  1. 1

    Our scale and market position drove record application volume supporting more than $13 billion in originations, up 21% year-over-year.

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    Insurance written premiums were up nearly 10% year-over-year as our team deepens relationships and expands our integrated dealer offering.

    New this quarter
  3. 3

    Corporate Finance continues to deliver, producing a 32% return on equity while maintaining exceptional credit quality.

    New this quarter

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News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

51/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Ally Financial (ALLY) is projected to report a 16.5% year‑over‑year earnings increase for the quarter ending September 2026, driven by higher revenues. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, with revenue forecasted at $2.29 billion. The company’s guidance suggests a potential upside if results exceed consensus, while a miss could trigger a decline. Market reaction will largely depend on management’s commentary during the earnings call. The outlook reflects a modest positive bias but remains contingent on actual performance.
What did this article say?
Morgan Stanley reduced Ally Financial’s rating from Overweight to Equal‑Weight on October 12, citing concerns over the bank’s exposure to the consumer‑finance sector and a tightening credit environment. The downgrade reflects the firm’s view that Ally’s earnings growth may slow and that its loan portfolio could face higher default risk amid rising interest rates. The decision signals a shift in sentiment toward Ally’s valuation and may influence investor perception of the company’s risk profile.
What did this article say?
Morgan Stanley downgraded Ally Financial, citing higher interest rates that are expected to reduce the bank’s earnings upside. The rating agency noted that the tightening monetary environment would compress net interest margins and limit growth prospects. The downgrade signals a shift in analysts’ expectations for Ally’s profitability, potentially affecting investor sentiment and the stock’s valuation. The decision reflects broader concerns about the impact of rate hikes on financial institutions’ earnings profiles.
What did this article say?
Morgan Stanley analysts projected a smaller earnings upside for Ally Financial on October 12, citing the impact of higher interest rates on the bank’s loan portfolio. The forecast suggested that the company’s profitability would be more constrained than previously expected. This outlook could influence investor expectations and potentially affect Ally’s valuation. The analysis did not indicate an immediate earnings miss but highlighted a cautious stance on future earnings growth.
What did this article say?
RBC reduced its price target for Ally Financial from $55 to $50 while keeping an outperform rating. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the bank’s valuation relative to peers. The move signals a modest negative outlook for the stock, though the rating remains bullish. Investors may view the cut as a warning of potential upside limits.
What did this article say?
Ally Financial was trading at 0.89 times tangible book on October 9, a significant discount compared with its peer group. The company’s fundamentals have improved, and it offers a 3.2% dividend yield, which has attracted a value‑focused investor’s endorsement. The analysis highlighted that the discount represents a buying opportunity, suggesting that the market has not yet priced in Ally’s upside potential. The recommendation was framed as a long‑term value play, emphasizing the company’s balance‑sheet strength and dividend policy.
What did this article say?
RBC Capital’s analyst Jon G. Arfstrom kept an Outperform rating on Ally Financial while reducing the price target from $55 to $50. The downgrade reflects concerns about the bank’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures. The move signals a modest negative outlook for the stock, potentially influencing investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
Bank of America lowered its price target for Ally Financial to $44 from $49, citing delayed net interest margin expansion due to higher deposit costs and lease losses. The note highlighted macro headwinds such as elevated interest rates and volatile oil prices that could keep bank stocks subdued. Ally’s outlook was described as a real negative driver, with the downgrade reflecting a material impact on investor confidence.
What did this article say?
Bank of America reduced its price target for Ally Financial Inc. from $49 to $44, reflecting a downgrade in its outlook. The change follows the firm’s assessment that Ally’s earnings prospects may be weaker than previously expected. The adjustment signals a shift in analyst sentiment and may influence investor perception of the stock’s valuation.
What did this article say?
Ally Financial’s CEO Michael Rhodes highlighted the company’s strategic shift toward a narrower focus on consumer banking, corporate finance, and auto dealer financial services. Since taking the helm in April 2024, Rhodes has prioritized reducing auto losses, improving net interest margin, and tightening expense and capital management. The intent is to differentiate Ally in a crowded market by excelling in a limited set of core businesses. This focused approach is expected to drive better returns for the $200 billion‑asset lender.

Technical Analysis

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51
NEUTRAL
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $7.09B combined position · 11 adding, 14 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy28,632,3949.20%$1.32B2026-08-07
Berkshire Hathaway Inc▼ Sell27,000,0008.67%$1.24B2026-08-14
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell27,266,5388.76%$1.23B2026-01-29
Harris Associates L P▼ Sell26,105,4348.39%$1.20B2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell10,308,0123.31%$473.65M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy5,609,3941.80%$257.81M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy4,742,8911.52%$217.94M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy3,620,3131.16%$166.35M2026-08-13
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell2,960,6620.95%$136.04M2026-08-13
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy2,827,8800.91%$129.94M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell2,293,3300.74%$105.38M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell1,962,3560.63%$90.17M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell1,906,2930.61%$87.59M2026-08-12
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy1,489,6230.48%$70.97M2026-08-12
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▼ Sell1,467,4680.47%$67.43M2026-08-14
Moore Capital Management, LP▼ Sell1,230,8890.40%$56.56M2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell942,6070.30%$43.31M2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▲ Buy1,001,2030.32%$39.28M2026-05-18
Capital World Investors▲ Buy830,0440.27%$38.14M2026-08-12
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy632,5210.20%$29.06M2026-08-14
Soros Fund Management LLC▼ Sell442,3440.14%$20.33M2026-08-14
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy417,0580.13%$19.16M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▼ Sell401,9360.13%$18.47M2026-09-02
Man Group plc▲ Buy357,0940.11%$16.41M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell298,1950.10%$13.70M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:2.06M sh bought ($94.98M)10.20M sh sold ($468.83M)net -8.14M sh (−$373.85M)