When Your REIT Will Cut Its Dividend
Dividend cut announcements trigger sharp REIT sell-offs, regardless of whether cuts are forced by trouble or are responsible capital allocation decisions. I consistently find opportunity in buying REITs after responsible dividend cuts, as the market often overreacts despite strong underlying fundamentals. Historical examples like WPC, BRX, KIM, WSR, and GOOD show significant price recovery after responsible cuts, offering attractive entry points for investors.
Stocks that cut their dividends are often eschewed due to containing clear flaws. However, sometimes the market completely misprices a stock after it cuts its dividend, providing tremendous investment opportunities. We share some high-yields that are extremely compelling buys after cutting their dividends.
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. (NYSE:AHH ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Chelsea Forrest - Vice President of Investor Relations Shawn Tibbetts - President and CEO Matthew Barnes-Smith - CFO Conference Call Participants Andrew Berger - Bank of America Viktor Fediv - Scotiabank Rob Stevenson - Janney Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Armada Hoffler First Quarter '25 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all lines are in listen-only mode.
Armada Hoffler Properties (AHH) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.25 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.33 per share a year ago.
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.'s Series A preferred stock offers a compelling yield, a telling discount, and low solvency risk. Hoffler's diversified portfolio and strong occupancy rates, coupled with solid capital structure ratios, mitigate liquidity and dividend suspension risks. Despite the myriad of macro challenges, Hoffler's fixed dividends and historical commitment to payouts provide stability and long-term value for investors.
Armada Hoffler Properties is undervalued due to overdone market punishment; insider buying and favorable valuation make it a good buy opportunity. Effective debt management and asset sales are set to reduce leverage. AHH's properties nearing completion will boost FFO.
Armada Hoffler Properties is a REIT with high-quality, diversified properties, maintaining a strong 96% occupancy rate and positive re-leasing spreads. Despite recent share price declines and headwinds from interest rates and share dilution, AHH's long-term outlook remains positive, with potential FFO growth in 2026. Trading at a low 6.4x FFO and offering an 8% dividend yield, AHH presents a compelling investment opportunity for long-term investors.
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