Clipper Realty (CLPR) News & Sentiment

Clipper Realty's 9.3% dividend yield is significantly elevated due to a broad REIT pullback, presenting a strong buy opportunity with robust revenue growth and record FFO. The REIT's fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter revenue rose 9.1% year-over-year, driven by positive leasing spreads, with FFO providing substantial 200% coverage on dividend payments. CLPR's current yield is excessively high compared to its financial health, suggesting a fair price of at least $6 per share.

Clipper Realty Inc. (CLPR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.14 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.15 per share a year ago.

Clipper Realty gets a hold rating as its low share price and undervaluation is overcome by negative equity, a limited portfolio, and lacking a proven profitability lately. Macro factors like rental housing demand growth in the NYC market could be in its favor. Although the dividend yield is past 9%, there is no proven dividend growth. However, the firm's positive cashflow could provide sustainability.

CLPR rides on strong residential leasing and interest rate cuts. However, choppiness in the office real estate market remain concern.

Clipper Realty is paying out a 7.4% dividend yield that's fully covered by free cash flow. The plan to sell 10 West 65th Street increases office property exposure and impacts the multifamily pureplay bull case. Despite record quarterly revenue and improved free cash flow, Clipper Realty faces financial uncertainty due to an accelerated loan payment totaling $116.6 million.

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ORLA, SWDBY, SUOPY, HROW and CLPR have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on November 6, 2024.

CLPR, SWDBY and SUOPY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on November 6, 2024.

If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Clipper Realty (CLPR) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.