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) 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.
BETHESDA, Md. , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS), an equity real estate investment trust ("REIT"), announced operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 ("2024 Quarter").
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, 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) 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) 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.
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.
Brixmor Property, Tanger and Saul Centers have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
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.