Sansert Sangsakawrat/iStock via Getty Images Green bond issuance by US equity real estate investment trusts subsided in the first half of 2025, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis. Datacenter REIT Equinix Inc. (EQIX) was the sole ...

First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.76 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.66 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +5.56%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post FFO of $0.7 per share when it actually produced FFO of $0.68, delivering a surprise of -2.86%.Over the l ...

Rexford Industrial (REXR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.58 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.6 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +1.72%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this industrial real estate investment trust would post FFO of $0.57 per share when it actually produced FFO of $0.62, delivering a surprise of +8.77%.Over the ...

Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500 is experiencing a rally, leading to a decline in its dividend yield, which is currently around 1.2%, nearing a record low. Despite this, there are still attractive dividend-paying stocks available for yield-seeking investors [1]. Group 1: ExxonMobil - ExxonMobil has a strong track record of increasing its dividend for 42 consecutive years, outperforming its peers in the oil sector [4]. - The company benefits from an integrated business model with low-cost, high-margin assets, allowing for resilient cash flows and a fortress balance sheet with the lowest leverage ratio among its peers [5]. - ExxonMobil's 2030 plan aims to boost earnings by $20 billion and cash flow by $30 billion, supporting future dividend increases [6]. Group 2: Johnson & Johnson - Johnson & Johnson has a AAA credit rating and a net debt of $13.5 billion, which is manageable given its $380 billion market cap and $20 billion in free cash flow last year, easily covering its $11.8 billion dividend [7]. - The company has raised its dividend for 63 consecutive years, qualifying it as a Dividend King [8]. - Johnson & Johnson invests heavily in growth, spending $17 billion on R&D and securing over $30 billion in M&A deals last year, positioning it to continue increasing its 3.3% dividend yield [9]. Group 3: Essex Property Trust - Essex Property Trust is a major apartment owner focused on West Coast markets, benefiting from strong demand for rental housing [10]. - The REIT has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years, with a cumulative increase of 516% since its IPO in 1994, currently yielding 3.6% [11]. - The company maintains a strong investment-grade balance sheet, allowing for continued expansion through acquisitions and development projects, enhancing its ability to increase dividends [12]. Group 4: High-Quality Dividend Stocks - ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, and Essex Property Trust are highlighted as high-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks with yields above 3% and potential for further growth, making them attractive options for investors [13].

Real estate investment trust (REIT) giant Prologis (PLD 1.27%) reported its Q2 2025 earnings on Wednesday, July 16, reporting core FFO of $1.46 per share and occupancy at 95.1%, exceeding internal forecasts despite muted market absorption and modestly rising vacancies. Development starts reached a record $1.1 billion in the first half of 2025, with robust build-to-suit and data center momentum, prompting management to raise core FFO guidance to $5.75–$5.85 per share for FY2025 -- up $0.45 at the midpoint -- ...

Financial and Operating Highlights Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $0.16 per share for the second quarter of 2025 as compared to net loss of $0.04 per share for the same period in 2024.Funds from operations ("FFO") of $1.63 per share for the second quarter of 2025, net of negative non-cash fair value adjustments on mark-to-market derivatives of $1.2 million, or $0.02 per share. The Company reported FFO of $2.05 per share for the same period in 2024.The Company is increasing its 2025 earnings ...

Key Takeaways REG's strategically located premium shopping centers and strong tenant base aid steady rental revenue growth. REG's acquisitions and recent developments capitalize on growth opportunities. Robust balance sheet bodes well, and dividend payouts increase in shareholder value.Regency Centers Corp. (REG) seems well-poised to gain from its strategically located premium portfolio of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Strategic buyouts and an encouraging development pipeline bode well for long-term ...

Key Takeaways Prologis posted Q2 core FFO per share of $1.46, beating estimates and rising from last year's $1.34 Rental revenues grew to $2.04B from $1.85B, driven by solid leasing and higher rent changes. PLD narrowed 2025 core FFO per share guidance to $5.75-$5.80, reflecting continued operational strength.Prologis, Inc. (PLD) reported second-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.46, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41. This compares favorably with the year-ago quart ...

Innovative Industrial (NYSE:IIPR) is an industrial REIT focused on growing facilities and other real estate infrastructure of the legal marijuana supply chain. We have been bearish on the company for quite a while, writing multiple bear reports here, here and here. We believed IIPR’s leases involved a sort of loan baked in as both purchase price and rental rates were well above market rates. Thus as tenants either defaulted or leases expired, we thought they would have to mark rents back down to market and ...

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