Discover why Zacks rates Bluerock Homes as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore BHM's strategic initiatives and financial health amid market challenges.
Bluerock Homes Trust's stock has sharply underperformed both the real estate sector and the S&P 500 YTD. But there are encouraging signs for the stock now. The company's revenue growth remains solid, with increases in average rent per occupied unit and higher occupancy rates. The REIT trades at an attractive price-to-core FFO compared with peers, and its recently initiated dividends also promise a robust yield.
The Bluerock Homes Trust stock price has risen by 45% since October 2023, outperforming the real estate sector. The rise was driven by strong revenue growth in 2023 resulting in improved market multiples. An uptick in real estate also bolstered the stock. However, the company's Q1 2024 figures reflected a slowing down in growth and after a sustained price rise, the market multiples don't look particularly competitive either.