Ladder Capital: 7% BV Discount, Covered Dividend, Loan Growth
Ladder Capital beat Q3 EPS estimates, grew its loan portfolio by a significant amount relative to Q2'25, and saw strong NII growth. The REIT's dividend coverage ratio improved to 1.09X in Q3'25, and it reported no additions to its CECL reserve for four consecutive quarters. The CRE finance REIT increased its net interest income drastically Q/Q due to new loans included in the portfolio while maintaining strong asset quality.
Ladder Capital: Robust CRE Fund, 8% Yield
Ladder Capital Corp stands out among CRE REITs for its conservative leverage, management alignment, and stable book value. LADR's portfolio emphasizes senior secured middle-market loans, investment-grade securities, and resilient net lease equity, supporting long-term stability. The REIT's 1.7x leverage and fully covered 8.3% yield reflect prudent risk management, distinguishing LADR from more aggressive peers.
Ladder Capital: 8% Yield, 100% Coverage, BV Stability
Ladder Capital's Q2 earnings showed improved dividend coverage on a Q/Q basis, fully covering its payout and reducing near-term dividend risk. The CRE REIT diversified its portfolio, now relying less on commercial real estate loans, which helps de-risk income streams. Ladder Capital did not record any new loan loss provisions in the second quarter, indicating high balance sheet quality.
Ladder Capital: Strategic Portfolio Pivot
Ladder Capital beat Q2 EPS estimates, fully covered its dividend, and improved payout metrics, supporting my continued 'Buy' rating for passive income investors. The trust strategically shifted from commercial real estate loans to securities, enhancing portfolio diversification and reducing profit risk amid a challenging lending environment. Ladder Capital's dividend payout ratio improved to 100% in Q2, with a low LTM payout ratio and a 6% discount to book value offering attractive risk/reward.
Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE:LADR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Pamela McCormack - Founder, President & Director Paul Miceli - Chief Financial Officer Brian Harris - Founder, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Randolph Binner - B. Riley Securities, Inc., Research Division Jade Rahmani - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division John Nickodemus - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Christopher Muller - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division Operator Good morning, and welcome to Ladder Capital Corp.'s Earnings Call for the Second Quarter of 2025.
Ladder Capital (LADR) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Ladder Capital (LADR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.31 per share a year ago.
Ladder Capital: High Yield, Low Leverage - A REIT Navigating CRE Headwinds
Ladder Capital offers a 9% yield, supported by low leverage, strong liquidity, and management's significant insider ownership, making it a rare income opportunity. My analysis finds the dividend is well-covered by cash flows and a conservative balance sheet, with a 1.4× coverage ratio and resilient capital structure. Shares trade at a discount to intrinsic value, with additional upside potential from accretive buybacks and modest dividend growth as earnings recover.
Mortgage REITs: Is The Thrill Of Victory Worth The Agony Of Defeat?
Residential mREITs have consistently underperformed, making them unattractive, despite high yields; I avoid them except for rare preferred shares. Commercial mREITs, especially Starwood Property Trust and Ladder Capital, offer better performance and value, with Ladder as my top pick. Ladder stands out for its strong balance sheet, insider alignment, and potential for robust returns as it redeploys capital in 2026.
Ladder Capital: A 9% Yield On Sale
Ladder Capital reported weaker-than-expected earnings for Q1'25 with the mortgage REIT also not supporting its dividend. Ladder Capital's portfolio reduction, driven by commercial real estate market challenges, led to a 45% year-over-year decline in net interest income in Q1'25. The REIT's balance sheet quality, however, remained stable Q/Q, as did its CECL reserve.
Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE:LADR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Harris – Founder and Chief Executive Officer Pamela McCormack – Founder and President Paul Miceli – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Randy Binner – B. Riley Jade Rahmani – KBW Steven DeLaney – Citizens JMP Securities John Nicodemus – BTIG Operator Good morning and welcome to Ladder Capital Corp's Earnings Call for the First Quarter of 2025.
Ladder Capital (LADR) Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Ladder Capital (LADR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago.
Earnings Preview: Ladder Capital (LADR) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
Ladder Capital (LADR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
