Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE)
A Decisive Realignment
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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Lags Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.25 per share a year ago.
3 Shares Yielding Over 9%
We've got three shares where big yields are offset by one flaw or another. I recently closed out my position in one of these shares for a gain of more than 40%. Great choice about 17 months ago. Not as great today. I'll include an alternative from my portfolio that still offers an attractive yield for investors.
5 Shares Yielding 8% To 11%
We've got 5 shares in here plus a bonus. It's like 6, but easier to click. Some of these deals look better than others. Ex-dividend dates are coming up pretty soon for a few of them.
The High Yield Desert
I frequently discuss high-yield sectors like mortgage REITs, BDCs, and preferred shares, emphasizing the importance of knowing when not to buy. Preferred shares have rallied above targets, reducing buying opportunities, while common shares offer higher risks. Some offer upside, but others mostly offer downside. I'll kick off the weekend by highlighting one with a high valuation, as investors pay top dollar for earnings that are about to melt away.
Ares Commercial Real Estate: 14% Undercovered Yield, But There Is Hope
Ares Commercial Real Estate reported negative distributable earnings for the second consecutive quarter due to loan sales below book value, impacting profitability and book value. Despite ongoing loan issues, Ares declared a $0.25 per share dividend for 3Q24, reflecting management's confidence in a potential earnings rebound. The stock trades at a 34% discount to book value, suggesting that concerns about dividend cuts are already priced in.
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10% Or Higher Dividend Yields
BDCs, mortgage REITs, preferred shares, and one baby bond. Most are yielding over 10%. I hope you're ready for the weekend. We're going to do quick coverage on each share. Some of these preferred share and baby bond combinations appear to be slightly mispriced.
Ares Commercial: High Risk Of A Second Dividend Reset
Ares Commercial Real Estate faces challenges in its loan portfolio, leading to realized losses from loan sales. The REIT's CECL reserve increased due to continual loan issues, particularly in the troubled office sector. Weak distributable earnings performance going forward may result in a second dividend cut.
Ares Commercial: Another Big Loan Goes On Non-Accrual
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation cut its distribution within two weeks of our initial coverage, resulting in negative total returns. Q2-2024 results showed significant losses, with non-accrual loans and a decreasing net interest margin contributing to financial struggles. We tell you what the sustainable distribution level is for the firm, assuming everything goes right.
