While the top- and bottom-line numbers for American Assets Trust (AAT) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
American Assets Trust (AAT) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.51 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to FFO of $0.52 per share a year ago.
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Here is how American Assets Trust (AAT) and CME Group (CME) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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American Assets Trust maintains a 7.24% dividend yield, but negative FAD coverage and rising office vacancies heighten risk. AAT's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter FFO of $0.47 per share fell year-over-year, with 2026 guidance indicating only modest growth at the midpoint. Dividend coverage against FAD dropped to 90.4% in the fourth quarter, with management signaling intent to maintain payouts despite insufficient coverage.
American Assets Trust, Inc. (AAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
American Assets Trust (AAT) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.47 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.48 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.55 per share a year ago.
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