Saul Centers Inc. (BFS)
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Saul Centers: The Dividend Is Safe Against Headwinds
Saul Centers maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.59 per share, offering an attractive 7.44% annualized yield. The REIT reported revenue of $70.8 million, roughly 5.8% year-over-year growth, but with FFO dipping by 10 cents per share. BFS is covering its dividend by 124% from FFO per share and is set to see this coverage improve on Twinbrook Quarter Phase I occupancy gains.
Saul Centers (BFS) Q1 FFO Miss Estimates
Saul Centers (BFS) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.80 per share a year ago.
Saul Centers: Mixed Q4 And DC Headwinds Limit Upside
Saul Centers has underperformed over the past decade, with shares losing 35% and facing headwinds from federal government downsizing in the DC/Baltimore area. The company's Q4 results were impacted by project accounting, with a significant increase in costs due to the completion of Twinbrook Quarter Phase 1. High occupancy rates are offset by cost inflation and office space weakness, limiting the potential for same property growth and dividend increases.
Saul Centers (BFS) Q4 FFO and Revenues Lag Estimates
Saul Centers (BFS) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.63 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.79 per share a year ago.
What Makes Saul Centers (BFS) a New Buy Stock
Saul Centers (BFS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Saul Centers: Access To Affluent Shoppers Will Fuel Growth
Saul Centers, a mid-cap REIT, is now trading at a discount, making it an attractive investment for its Washington DC properties. The company has a strong dividend yield of 6% and stable growth potential, primarily through rental rate increases. Saul's high insider ownership and low market communication make it unique, but also slightly riskier due to high leverage.
Saul Centers (BFS) Q3 FFO and Revenues Beat Estimates
Saul Centers (BFS) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.80 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.76 per share a year ago.
Saul Centers (BFS) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why
Saul Centers (BFS) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
2 Under-The-Radar REITs Retirees Should Get Familiar With
Real Estate Investment Trusts are ideal for retirees due to their legally mandated high dividend payouts, providing steady and reliable income. Saul Centers and American Assets Trust are two REITs with solid fundamentals and reliable dividends. Saul Centers focuses on shopping centers in the Baltimore/DC area, showing steady financial growth and maintaining a comfortable payout ratio.
Here's Why Momentum in Saul Centers (BFS) Should Keep going
Saul Centers (BFS) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.
Zacks Industry Outlook Brixmor Property, Tanger and Saul Centers
Brixmor Property, Tanger and Saul Centers have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
3 Retail REITs Poised to Gain From Upbeat Industry Fundamentals
Amid limited supply and an emphasis on omnichannel retailing, adaptability and essential retail tenants, the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Retail industry stocks BRX, SKT and BFS are in focus.
