Group 1 - American Healthcare REIT (AHR) has returned 49.4% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the average Finance sector gain of 13% [4] - AHR is part of the Finance sector, which includes 869 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of 1, indicating strong performance relative to other sectors [2] - The Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and revisions, currently gives AHR a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting a positive earnings outlook [3] Group 2 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AHR's full-year earnings has increased by 3.5% over the past quarter, reflecting improved analyst sentiment [4] - AHR is categorized under the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, which consists of 99 companies and has an average gain of 4.7% this year, further highlighting AHR's strong performance [6] - Apollo Commercial Finance (ARI), another Finance stock, has returned 20% year-to-date and has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating it is also performing well within the sector [5][7]

Company Performance - AFC Gamma Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share, and down from $0.56 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -37.50% [1] - The company posted revenues of $6.2 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.17%, and down from $19.96 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, AFC Gamma has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once and has not beaten consensus revenue estimates [2] Stock Performance - AFC Gamma shares have declined approximately 45.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 10% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for AFC Gamma is 3 (Hold), indicating that shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.24 on revenues of $8.18 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.93 on revenues of $31.62 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for AFC Gamma was mixed ahead of the earnings release, which could change following the recent report [6] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust industry, to which AFC Gamma belongs, is currently in the bottom 19% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact investor sentiment [5]

Group 1 - Apollo Commercial Finance (ARI) has returned 14.9% year-to-date, outperforming the Finance sector average of 8.5% [4] - The Zacks Rank for Apollo Commercial Finance is 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ARI's full-year earnings has increased by 2.1% over the past quarter, reflecting improving analyst sentiment [3] Group 2 - Apollo Commercial Finance is part of the REIT and Equity Trust industry, which consists of 33 companies and is currently ranked 181 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6] - The average return for the REIT and Equity Trust industry is 0.6% year-to-date, indicating that ARI is performing significantly better [6] - American Healthcare REIT (AHR), another outperforming stock in the Finance sector, has returned 40.3% year-to-date [4]

Group 1 - Ready Capital reported a quarterly loss of $0.14 per share, significantly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.01, and down from earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -1,300.00% [1] - The company posted revenues of $16.9 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 55.9%, and down from $50.95 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Ready Capital shares have declined approximately 38.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.9% [3] Group 2 - The earnings outlook for Ready Capital is uncertain, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.11 on revenues of $60.56 million for the coming quarter, and $0.25 on revenues of $179.01 million for the current fiscal year [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the REIT and Equity Trust sector is currently in the bottom 33% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential underperformance compared to higher-ranked industries [8]

Core Viewpoint - Cherry Hill Mortgage (CHMI) reported quarterly earnings of $0.1 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.12 per share, but showing an increase from $0.08 per share a year ago, indicating a -16.67% earnings surprise [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $2.64 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.39%, compared to revenues of $0.17 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Cherry Hill has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once and topped consensus revenue estimates only once [2] Stock Performance - Cherry Hill shares have increased approximately 9.5% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.9% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for determining the stock's immediate price movement, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.13 for the coming quarter and $0.55 for the current fiscal year [4][7] - The estimate revisions trend for Cherry Hill was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust industry, to which Cherry Hill belongs, is currently in the bottom 33% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that the industry's outlook can significantly impact the stock's performance [8]

MFA Financial (MFA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.44 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -14.29%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post earnings of $0.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.29, delivering a surprise of -25.64%. Over the last four ...

Core Viewpoint - Angel Oak Mortgage (AOMR) reported quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.27 per share, and compared to a loss of $0.09 per share a year ago, indicating a significant earnings surprise of -59.26% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $35.09 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.95%, and showing an increase from year-ago revenues of $25.9 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Angel Oak shares have added about 1.6% since the beginning of the year, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] - The current status translates into a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.32 on $38.4 million in revenues, and $1.10 on $147.52 million in revenues for the current fiscal year [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Angel Oak was mixed ahead of the earnings release, which could change following the company's report [6] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust industry is currently in the top 38% of the Zacks industries, suggesting that the outlook for the industry can materially impact stock performance [8]

Core Viewpoint - Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) reported a significant quarterly loss of $0.51 per share, which was much worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.02, indicating a substantial earnings surprise of -2,450.00% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $23.12 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.06% and down from $40.85 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, ACRE has only surpassed consensus EPS estimates once [2] Stock Performance - ACRE shares have declined approximately 23.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for determining the stock's immediate price movement, with current consensus EPS estimates indicating breakeven on $27.11 million in revenues for the upcoming quarter and $0.06 on $107.43 million in revenues for the current fiscal year [4][7] - The estimate revisions trend for ACRE was favorable prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) for the stock, suggesting it is expected to outperform the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust industry, to which ACRE belongs, is currently ranked in the top 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable environment for stocks in this sector [8]

Core Viewpoint - Ellington Credit (EARN) is anticipated to report a year-over-year decline in earnings despite an increase in revenues for the quarter ended June 2025, which could significantly influence its near-term stock price depending on how actual results compare to consensus estimates [1][2]. Earnings Expectations - The consensus estimate for Ellington Credit's quarterly earnings is $0.21 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 41.7%. Revenues are projected to be $9.68 million, representing a substantial increase of 148.2% from the previous year [3]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating that analysts have not significantly altered their initial projections during this period [4]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Most Accurate Estimate for Ellington Credit aligns with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of 0%. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2, complicating predictions of an earnings beat [12]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Ellington Credit was expected to post earnings of $0.27 per share but delivered $0.26, resulting in a surprise of -3.70%. Over the past four quarters, the company has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times [13][14]. Industry Comparison - Another player in the REIT and Equity Trust industry, Ready Capital (RC), is expected to report a loss of $0.01 per share for the same quarter, indicating a year-over-year change of -114.3%. Its revenues are expected to decline by 24.8% to $38.32 million, with a recent 5.9% downward revision in the consensus EPS estimate [18][19].

Core Viewpoint - Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) reported quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share, and down from $0.45 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of -13.79% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $240.3 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.29%, but down from $297.19 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Arbor Realty Trust has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.31 on revenues of $249.35 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.18 on revenues of $976.07 million [7] Stock Performance - Arbor Realty Trust shares have declined approximately 19.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.8% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Outlook - The REIT and Equity Trust industry is currently ranked in the top 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]