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SAN DIEGO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Assets Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AAT) (the “Company”) will announce its second quarter 2025 earnings in a press release to be issued after the market closes on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Senior management will hold a conference call for its second quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”). To access the conference call, please dial 1 (833) 816-1162 and ask to join the American Assets Trust, Inc. Conference Call. A live on-de ...

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Veris Residential, Inc. ("Veris Residential" or the "Company") (NYSE: VRE), a forward-thinking, Northeast-focused, Class A multifamily REIT, today announces that it will host its second quarter 2025 financial results webcast and conference call on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., eastern. The Company will release its results after the close of market on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.The webcast can be listened to via the Internet by accessing the Company's web ...

INDIANAPOLIS, July 7, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced details for its second quarter earnings release and conference call. Simon's financial and operational results for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, will be released after the market close on August 4, 2025.  The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on August 4 from 5:00 p.m. ...

Core Viewpoint - Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. reported its second quarter and year-to-date 2025 portfolio and transaction activities, highlighting significant investment and disposition activities along with a balance sheet update [1]. Portfolio and Transaction Activity - The total investment activity year-to-date in 2025 amounts to $85.9 million in acquisition and structured investment transactions, with a weighted average initial investment yield of 9.1% [2]. - Year-to-date total disposition activity includes $28.2 million in asset sales, achieving a weighted average exit cash cap rate of 8.4% [2]. - The weighted average lease term as of June 30, 2025, is 8.9 years [2]. Second Quarter 2025 Details - The company sold five net lease properties, including two leased to Walgreens, for a total disposition volume of $16.5 million at a weighted average exit cap rate of 7.9% [7]. - A seller financing structured investment was originated in conjunction with the disposition of a property leased to Old Time Pottery, along with a new first mortgage loan totaling $6.6 million in principal, fully funded at closing with a weighted average initial yield of 9.8% [7]. - Bass Pro Shops completed its renovation on schedule, with a grand opening on May 21, 2025, for a 66,033-square foot property in Hermantown, MN, re-leased under a 20-year initial lease term [7]. - A $25.5 million construction loan for Publix land development in Charlotte, NC, was fully repaid, with a current yield of 9.5% [7]. - During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the company repurchased 272,565 shares of common stock at a weighted average gross price of $15.81 per share, totaling $4.3 million [7]. - Year-to-date 2025, the company repurchased 546,390 shares at a weighted average gross price of $16.07, costing $8.8 million [7]. - As of June 30, 2025, approximately $1.2 million remains on the current common stock buyback program [7]. - The company has no debt maturities until May 2026 [7]. Company Overview - Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns and dependable cash dividends by investing in, owning, and operating a portfolio of single-tenant net leased commercial income properties, primarily leased to high-quality publicly traded and credit-rated tenants [4].

Core Viewpoint - W. P. Carey Inc. has announced a public offering of $400 million in Senior Notes with a 4.650% interest rate, maturing in 2030, aimed at refinancing existing debt and supporting general corporate purposes [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The Senior Notes are priced at 99.088% of the principal amount and will pay interest semi-annually starting January 15, 2026 [1][2]. - The offering is expected to settle on July 10, 2025, pending customary closing conditions [2]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be used to repay certain indebtedness, including a portion of the $2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - W. P. Carey Inc. is an internally-managed diversified REIT, primarily owning commercial real estate leased to companies in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe [6]. - The company's revenue mainly comes from lease income generated by its real estate portfolio, which includes single-tenant industrial, warehouse, and retail facilities [6].

Core Viewpoint - Orchid Island Capital, Inc. is set to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on July 24, 2025, after market close [1] Earnings Conference Call Details - An earnings conference call will take place on July 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with registration available online [2] - A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed through the company's investor relations website [3] Company Overview - Orchid Island Capital, Inc. is a specialty finance company that invests in Agency RMBS on a leveraged basis, focusing on traditional pass-through Agency RMBS and structured Agency RMBS [4] - The company is managed by Bimini Advisors, LLC, which is a registered investment adviser with the SEC [4]

Hong Kong Real Estate Equities A resumption of retail sales growth Eyeing retail market stabilisation. Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department reported that retail sales grew 2.4% y-o-y in May 2025, reversing the 2.3% y-o-y drop a month ago and ending a 14-month long decline. The stabilisation sign in the retail market suggests a good start going forward. We expect the retail sales decline to further narrow in 2H25e from 5.5% y-o-y in 5M25, with the full-year decline down to 3% in 2025e. The positive w ...

Core Insights - Realty Income (O) focuses on non-discretionary, low-price-point, service-oriented retail assets, which enhances the resilience and stability of its cash flows [1][2] - Approximately 73% of Realty Income's annualized base rent comes from tenants offering essential goods or services that are less sensitive to economic cycles [1][9] Tenant Stability and Performance - Tenants in non-discretionary segments benefit from consistent foot traffic, leading to a high occupancy rate of 98.5% and a weighted average remaining lease term of 9.1 years [2][9] - Retailers like Dollar General and Family Dollar cater to value-conscious consumers, supporting Realty Income's rent collection and long-term income visibility [3] Operational Efficiency - Realty Income employs a triple net lease structure, which limits operating expense exposure as tenants are responsible for taxes, insurance, and maintenance, resulting in EBITDA margins of approximately 95% [4][9] - This operational efficiency supports consistent dividend growth and attractive risk-adjusted returns [4] Industry Comparisons - Other retail REITs like Kimco Realty Corporation and Regency Centers Corporation also focus on non-discretionary retail tenants, with Kimco achieving 85% of its annual base rent from grocery-anchored properties [5][6] - Regency has over 80% of its portfolio in grocery-anchored centers, benefiting from necessity-driven traffic [7] Market Performance and Valuation - Realty Income's shares have risen 8% year to date, contrasting with a 7.5% decline in the industry [8] - The company trades at a forward 12-month price-to-FFO of 13.26, which is below the industry average, and carries a Value Score of D [10] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Realty Income's funds from operations (FFO) per share has been revised marginally downward for 2025 and 2026 [11]

Core Insights - AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) and Annaly Capital Management (NLY) are leading players in the mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) sector, both providing attractive long-term returns and substantial dividend yields, but differing in portfolio strategies and risk profiles [1] Capital Distribution & Dividend Yield - AGNC has a dividend yield of 15.34% with a payout ratio of 81%, but has not increased its dividend in the last five years [2] - NLY announced a cash dividend of 70 cents per share for Q1 2025, a 7.7% increase from the previous payout, with a current dividend yield of 14.37% and a payout ratio of 101% [3] - AGNC has a share repurchase plan authorizing up to $1 billion of common stock until December 31, 2026 [6] - NLY has a share repurchase program allowing for the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion of common stock until December 31, 2029, but has not executed any repurchases since its announcement [7] Business Model & Portfolio Diversification - AGNC focuses exclusively on agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), which exposes it to volatility, while NLY employs a diversified capital allocation strategy that includes residential credit and mortgage servicing rights, reducing rate sensitivity [8][11] - NLY's diversified strategy is expected to contribute to long-term growth and stability, allowing it to capitalize on various market cycles [12] Interest Rate Sensitivity - AGNC is significantly affected by interest rate changes due to its concentrated agency MBS exposure, leading to increased borrowing costs and profit margin pressures [13][14] - AGNC's interest expenses surged from $75 million in 2021 to $2.9 billion in 2024, reflecting its vulnerability to rate hikes [15] - NLY's diversified portfolio allows it to better withstand interest rate volatility, resulting in lower increases in borrowing costs compared to AGNC [16] Benefits From Mortgage Rates - Both AGNC and NLY are expected to benefit from declining mortgage rates, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropping from 6.95% to 5.80% year-over-year [19] - NLY is likely to see stronger book value appreciation due to tightening spreads in the Agency MBS market, while AGNC may benefit from increased refinancing activity [20][21] Earnings Estimates - AGNC's earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 indicate year-over-year declines of 11.2% and 3.9%, respectively [22] - NLY's earnings estimates for the same period suggest year-over-year growth of 6.3% and 1.4% [25] Price Performance & Valuations - Over the past year, AGNC gained 12.6% and NLY rose 17.7%, outperforming the industry average of 8.6% [29] - AGNC trades at a forward price-to-tangible book (P/TB) multiple of 1.10X, while NLY trades at 0.99X, both above the industry average of 0.98X [31][34] Conclusion - NLY's recent dividend hike and diversified strategy position it as a more attractive option for long-term stability and growth compared to AGNC, which has faced challenges due to its concentrated agency MBS exposure [36][38]