Share buyback activity by US equity real estate investment trusts more than doubled in the first quarter, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The US REIT sector bought back around $993.2 million in common stock in the period, more than twice as much as the $456.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and up 15.5% year over year. More than a dozen REITs announced new share repurchase programs during the first quarter.
Many investors seek solid passive income from quality dividend stocks.
Since the COVID-19, REITs have experienced massive waves of volatility. Now, the REIT segment seems to have finally stabilized. The good thing is that the stabilization has occured at a level that offers decent entry points for long-term investors.
President Trump has set the stage for the end of the world's major countries taking advantage of unlimited largess and trade considerations from the United States, a practice that began after World War II and has been in place in some form or another ever since.
Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield ones, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.
Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield varieties, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE:APLE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kelly Clarke - VP of Investor Relations Justin Knight - Chief Executive Officer Liz Perkins - SVP and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Aryeh Klein - BMO Capital Markets Michael Bellisario - Baird Austin Wurschmidt - KeyBanc Capital Markets Jay Kornreich - Wedbush Securities Floris Van Dijkum - Compass Point Michael Herring - Green Street Advisors Jack Armstrong - Wells Fargo Operator Greetings and welcome to the Apple Hospitality REIT First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
REITs have underperformed the market both before and after the tariffs. The valuations are low in this space, and for some players, the entry points have become extremely compelling. I discuss two 9%+ dividend REITs, which even before the uncertainty level surged higher, were bargains, and now simply have become an even more enticing picks.
After an incredible run of 20%+ years for the S&P 500 in 2023 and 2024, many across Wall Street now know that the momentum has hit a wall.
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.