Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Brixmor Property (BRX) have what it takes?
Retailer bankruptcies present opportunities for REITs due to high demand and low supply of shopping center space, leading to higher rents and better tenants. Leases are both liabilities and assets; bankruptcy allows REITs to re-lease space at higher market rates, enhancing revenue. Strong demand for retail space has shifted negotiations in favor of landlords, increasing occupancy and lease rates, and improving tenant quality.
Brixmor Property offers a well-covered dividend supported by resilient fundamentals, strong occupancy, and strategic redevelopment projects with high NOI yields. BRX's portfolio of grocery-anchored centers ensures e-commerce and recession resilience, with strong demand reflected by a 21% blended rent spread. BRX maintains a healthy balance sheet, upgraded credit rating, and ample liquidity, supporting continued growth and stability.
Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE:BRX ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Stacy Slater - SVP, IR Jim Taylor - CEO Brian Finnegan - President and COO Steve Gallagher - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Samir Khanal - Evercore ISI Andrew Reale - Bank of America Greg McGinniss - Scotiabank Craig Mailman - Citi Dori Kesten - Wells Fargo Juan Sanabria - BMO Capital Markets Connor Mitchell - Piper Sandler Caitlin Burrows - Goldman Sachs Linda Tsai - Jefferies Paulina Rojas - Green Street Kenneth Billingsley - Compass Point Omotayo Okusanya - Deutsche Bank Todd Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Ki Bin Kim - Truist Securities Operator Greetings. Welcome to Brixmor Property Group, Inc., Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Brixmor Property (BRX) have what it takes?
Although the revenue and EPS for Brixmor (BRX) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Brixmor Property (BRX) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.53 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.51 per share a year ago.
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Amid limited supply and a focus on omnichannel retailing, adaptability and essential retail tenants, the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Retail stocks REG, BRX and SKT are gaining attention for their potential to thrive in current market conditions.
Real estate activity is rebounding as macroeconomic uncertainties clear, with significant leasing volume in data centers and retail sectors, leading to future revenue visibility. SNO leases in data centers and retail REITs provide excellent visibility into future annual base rent, impacting future FFO growth as leases commence in 2025-2026. Retail REITs like CTO and Brixmor benefit from high-margin SNO leases filling vacant spaces, translating to substantial AFFO growth, unlike lower-margin data center leases.
Brixmor Property Group has delivered over 37% total returns since November 2023, with a current forward yield of 4.16% and a low P/FFO multiple of 12.92x. Looking at BRX stock, I can see a compelling entry point in terms of the valuations relative to other peers such as REG, KIM and FRT. However, diving deeper a bit more, I will also identify some reasons why the discount could be justified.