CTO Realty offers a high yield of 7.9% and strong total returns through strategic acquisitions and property repositioning in high-growth U.S. Sunbelt markets. CTO has shown robust same-store NOI growth, occupancy gains, and impressive lease spreads, validating its property quality and repositioning strategy. CTO has improved its leverage profile and has a promising acquisition and lease-up pipeline, positioning it for sustainable growth.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. shows robust growth with a 96% occupancy rate, $91.4 million annualized base rent, and a significant portfolio expansion to 4.6 million square feet. The REIT's valuation metrics, including a forward P/FFO ratio of 10.55x and an 8% dividend yield, indicate compelling relative value. Despite an elevated net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6.4x, CTO's strong lease spreads, NOI growth, and $200 million liquidity suggest solid debt repayment capabilities.
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CTO Realty Growth offers a 7.44% dividend yield on the common stock, but preferred stock CTO.PR.A provides safer, cumulative dividends at a 6.83% yield. Preferred stockholders have priority over common shareholders in dividend payments, making CTO.PR.A a more secure investment despite its slightly lower yield. CTO's financial ratios indicate potential challenges in maintaining current common stock dividends, enhancing the appeal of the more stable preferred stock dividends.
CTO Realty Growth presents a compelling buy opportunity with a forward P/AFFO multiple of 10.34x, well below the sector median of 17.04x. The REIT's strong growth potential is supported by strategic acquisitions in high-growth Sun Belt markets and a significant increase in investment activity. Despite higher leverage, management's efforts to deleverage and a solid balance sheet support future growth, with raised FFO and AFFO guidance for 2024.
CTO Realty Growth has expanded its gross leasable space by a material pace since the start of 2024. The REIT is paying out a 7.6% common dividend yield that is at least 164% covered by free cash flow. Only $51 million of debt comes due in 2025 against liquidity of $213 million at the end of the third quarter.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached an all-time high, with a 27.82% return on invested capital and forward dividend income of $1,863.23. I remain bullish on the market, expecting a strong 2025, driven by falling rates, economic growth, and declining unemployment. Realty Income and CTO Realty Growth were added to the portfolio, with plans to focus on other sectors in upcoming months.
CTO Realty Growth has appreciated 14.31% YTD, focusing on quality over quantity in high-growth markets like Florida and Georgia, benefiting from population migration trends. Q3 earnings beat estimates with $31.81 million in revenue and $0.50 FFO, showcasing strong performance and strategic portfolio upgrades, including multi-tenant and grocery-anchored properties. Despite risks like competition and macroeconomic factors, CTO's dividend yield exceeds 7.5%, and it's trading below book value, offering significant upside potential.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. has been expanding aggressively since 2019, achieving robust revenue and net income growth, making it an excellent choice for real estate diversification. CTO's third quarter 2024 performance highlights a 22% CAGR, significant investments, and strategic asset monetization, showcasing its adaptability and growth-oriented approach. CTO's valuation metrics, including a 7.72% dividend yield and strong cash flow ratios, underscore its potential for income generation and capital appreciation.
Earning season is crucial, with big tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon reporting, potentially driving the market higher. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio saw a healthy retracement, maintaining a 24.65% ROI, with a focus on diversification and recurring income. Added to positions in Ford and NextEra Energy Partners to enhance dividend income, projecting $1,910 in forward dividend income by year-end.
The Federal Reserve's recent 50 bps rate cut and projected future cuts in 2024 signal a potential favorable shift for the REITs sectors. The latest JOLTS Report fell short of expectations. September job openings slid to 7.443M from 7.861M in August, and layoffs and discharges rose, a potential opportunity for more rate cuts. REITs benefit from a lower-rate environment due to reduced borrowing costs and more attractive dividend yields relative to bonds that can drive investor demand and share prices.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE:CTO ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 25, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants John Albright - President & Chief Executive Officer Phil Mays - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Rob Stevenson - Janney Montgomery and Scott Craig Kucera - Lucid Capital Markets John Massocca - B. Riley Securities R.J.