, /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: NREF) (the "Company") announced today that the Company is scheduled to host a conference call on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 a.m. CT), to discuss third quarter 2025 financial results. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 888-660-4430 or, for international callers, +1 646-960-0537 and using passcode Conference ID: 6891136. A live audio webcast of the call will be available online at the Company's ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the best dividend stocks in the REIT sector, highlighting their defensive nature during market volatility and the importance of predictable cash flows [1][2]. Industry Overview - REITs are primarily domestic and less exposed to international commerce, making them a defensive investment during market dislocations due to their lease-driven income and strong margins [1]. - The predictable earnings of REITs have historically resulted in good returns, particularly attractive during market volatility [2]. - Various real estate segments may be impacted differently by economic factors such as tariffs, with industrial real estate facing challenges from economic slowdowns and supply chain issues [2]. Market Activity - The office market, which suffered during the pandemic, is showing signs of recovery, with a 42% year-over-year increase in transaction volume, reaching $25.9 billion in the first half of the year [3]. Methodology - The article's methodology involved scanning a database of nearly 1,000 hedge funds to identify REIT companies that pay regular dividends, narrowing down to 12 companies popular among elite funds [5]. Company Highlights - **Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT)**: Focuses on healthcare properties, owns 76 properties across 21 states, reported an operating cash flow of $909 million, and has a dividend yield of 7.59% as of October 1 [8][9][11]. - **Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR)**: A mortgage REIT focusing on multifamily properties, has stable long-term cash flows, offers a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, and has a dividend yield of 10.75% as of October 1 [12][14]. - **Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR)**: Specializes in cannabis-related facilities, has 108 properties across 19 states, offers a quarterly dividend of $1.90 per share, and has a dividend yield of 13.75% as of October 1 [15][18].

Core Insights - Douglas Emmett (DEI) reported revenue of $252.43 million for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 2.7% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $251.14 million by 0.52% [1] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.37, a significant increase from $0.06 a year ago, aligning with the consensus EPS estimate [1] Revenue Breakdown - Total multifamily revenues reached $49.62 million, surpassing the average estimate of $48.48 million by analysts, reflecting a year-over-year change of 6.6% [4] - Total office revenues amounted to $202.81 million, slightly above the average estimate of $201.8 million, with a year-over-year increase of 1.8% [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Douglas Emmett have returned -3.3%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Armada Hoffler reported normalized FFO of $0.25 per diluted share, consistent with expectations and guidance [22][23] - Same store NOI increased by 1.4% on a GAAP basis and 0.3% on a cash basis [23] - AFFO came in at $18.4 million or $0.18 per diluted share, reflecting alignment between operating cash flows and restructured dividend [23][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Office occupancy remained high at 96.3% with positive re-leasing spreads of 11.7% [5] - Retail occupancy was reported at 94.2% with renewal spreads of 10.8% [5] - Multifamily occupancy experienced a modest dip to 94%, attributed to seasonal turnover and macroeconomic pressures [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The retail portfolio successfully backfilled former big box vacancies with higher credit retailers, achieving a weighted average rent increase of 33% [9] - The office portfolio remains essentially full at 96% occupancy, with minimal vacancy and strong demand for remaining space [12][13] - Recent trends indicate a shift in demand from traditional office spaces to amenity-rich environments, with 54% of Fortune 100 companies returning to fully in-office work [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transitioning away from reliance on fee income towards higher quality recurring property-level earnings [6][8] - Armada Hoffler aims to enhance its balance sheet and financial flexibility through strategic debt management, including a recent $115 million private placement [8][24] - The company is committed to maintaining a high-performing portfolio and optimizing property-level performance through operational excellence [5][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's ability to deliver consistent NOI growth and reaffirmed full-year guidance [6][28] - The company is well-positioned to benefit from continued execution across its portfolio, particularly in retail leasing and office occupancy [21] - Management acknowledged potential headwinds in the market but emphasized the strength of the balance sheet to mitigate risks [33] Other Important Information - The company is actively evaluating opportunities within its real estate financing platform, including potential acquisitions of high-quality multifamily assets [19][20] - The AFFO payout ratio stands at 77.8%, indicating a disciplined approach to capital allocation [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide details on potential scenarios that would lead to achieving the lower or upper end of the guidance range? - Management believes the guidance range is appropriate, with upside potential from the leasing of the Allied asset and slight increases in construction guidance [32][33] Question: What is the expected downtime for the vacated WeWork office floor? - Management indicated that it is early in the process, with some interest in the space, but it is too early to determine the exact timeline for leasing [37][38] Question: What are the cap rate expectations for multifamily asset acquisitions and dispositions? - Management expects cap rates around 6% for multifamily acquisitions and mid-sixes for the disposition of a fully leased asset [40][42] Question: How are you thinking about upcoming maturities of loans? - Management has extended the TD term loan for another twelve months and is exploring options for the Everly loan, with flexibility in the current market [45][46] Question: What is the strategy for potential strategic dispositions over the next six to twelve months? - Management is reviewing assets for potential sales, focusing on opportunities where market dislocation can be leveraged for growth [51][52]

Company Overview - Armada Hoffler (AHH) is a vertically integrated REIT focused on developing, building, acquiring, and managing retail, office, and multifamily properties primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US[3] - The company's weighted average stabilized portfolio occupancy was 949% as of June 30, 2025[6] Financial Performance (Q2 2025) - Second Quarter Normalized FFO per diluted share was $025[6] - Net income attributable to AHH and OP Unitholders was $3907 thousand, or $004 per diluted share[11] - Total revenues reached $101263 thousand, with rental revenues contributing $65147 thousand and general contracting and real estate services revenues at $31976 thousand[13] 2025 Outlook - The company projects a property portfolio NOI between $1736 million and $1760 million[8] - Construction segment profit is expected to be between $50 million and $70 million[8] - Normalized FFO per diluted share is projected to be between $100 and $110[8] Debt and Leverage - Total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2025, was $1448237 thousand[11] - The company's stabilized portfolio debt to stabilized portfolio adjusted EBITDAre was 52x[11] - As of June 30, 2025, 938% of the company's debt was fixed-rate, with a weighted average interest rate of 44%[30, 31, 38]

Core Viewpoint - MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. has announced a 1-for-10 reverse stock split to increase its common stock price and meet Nasdaq listing requirements [1][2]. Group 1: Reverse Stock Split Details - The reverse stock split will take effect at 5:01 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on August 4, 2025, with trading on a split-adjusted basis starting August 5, 2025 [1]. - The split will convert ten existing shares into one new share, reducing the number of outstanding shares from approximately 16,760,978 to about 1,676,098 [2]. - Stockholders entitled to fractional shares will receive cash equivalent to the fractional amount multiplied by the closing price on August 1, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Administrative Aspects - Computershare, Inc. will serve as the exchange agent for the reverse stock split, and stockholders will not need to take action to receive their post-split shares [3]. - The CUSIP number for the company will change to 55453W501 effective at the time of the split [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. is a West Coast-focused REIT, aiming to invest at least 80% of its total assets in real property, with a portfolio consisting of approximately 50% multifamily and 50% boutique class A office properties [5]. - The company has maintained a dividend payout every year since its inception and currently holds interests in 4 multifamily properties and 8 office properties, along with 2 multifamily developments [5].

Core Viewpoint - MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. has announced a 1-for-10 reverse stock split to increase its share price and meet Nasdaq listing requirements [1][2]. Group 1: Reverse Stock Split Details - The reverse stock split will convert ten existing shares into one new share, reducing the total shares outstanding from approximately 15,781,930 to about 1,578,192 [2]. - No fractional shares will be issued; instead, stockholders entitled to a fractional share will receive cash equivalent to the fraction multiplied by the closing price prior to the split [2]. - The effective date of the reverse stock split will be announced at least two business days before implementation [4]. Group 2: Stockholder Information - Stockholders of record will not need to take action to receive post-split shares, as their positions will be automatically adjusted [3]. - Stockholders holding shares through banks or brokers should check with their respective institutions for specific procedures regarding the reverse stock split [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - MacKenzie Realty Capital, founded in 2013, is a West Coast-focused REIT aiming to invest at least 80% of its total assets in real property, with a portfolio consisting of approximately 50% multifamily and 50% boutique class A office properties [5]. - The company has consistently paid dividends since its inception and currently holds interests in 4 multifamily properties and 8 office properties, along with 2 multifamily developments [5].

Financial Performance and Outlook - Equity Residential expects to deliver 2024 Same Store revenue, NOI and Normalized FFO results towards the higher end of existing guidance ranges[8] - The company's 2024 embedded growth is 1.4%, in line with pre-pandemic norms[12] - The company's strategic focus is on maintaining a strong and flexible balance sheet[98] - The company distributed over $1 billion in dividends annually[26, 51] Portfolio and Market Strategy - Established Markets represent approximately 95% of the company's NOI[11, 67, 87] - San Francisco accounts for 15% of NOI, while Seattle accounts for 11%[14, 16] - The company arbitraged disposition of $433 million in assets at a 5.6% Disposition Yield[91] - The company repurchased ~$88 million of stock at a $57.72 average price per share[91] Operational Efficiency and Innovation - Innovation initiatives are expected to add approximately $10 million to Other Income and reduce expenses in 2024[12] - The company targets $70 million in value creation through service transformation/innovation[96] - The company targets $45 million in value creation through alternative revenue sources[96] - The company targets $35 million in value creation through sales and customer experience[96]

Core Insights - Douglas Emmett (DEI) reported revenue of $251.54 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 2.7% increase year-over-year [1] - The company's EPS was $0.40, significantly up from $0.05 in the same quarter last year [1] - Revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $244.85 million, resulting in a surprise of +2.73% [1] - The EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.39, with a surprise of +2.56% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Total multifamily revenues reached $49.44 million, exceeding the average estimate of $46.97 million by two analysts, marking a +5.1% change from the previous year [4] - Total office revenues amounted to $202.10 million, surpassing the average estimate of $196.86 million by two analysts, representing a +2.1% increase year-over-year [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Douglas Emmett have returned +2.1%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by +11.5% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a first quarter FFO of $0.74 per share, with same property net operating income increasing by 2% on a cash basis [4][29] - The midpoint of the full-year guidance has been raised to $2.79 per share, reflecting a 3.7% growth rate over the previous year [5][36] - Same property GAAP NOI grew by 4% and cash NOI grew by 2% compared to the previous year [29][32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio was 90% occupied at the end of the first quarter, up from 88.4% a year earlier [8] - Leasing activity included 539,000 square feet of leases completed during the quarter, with a 3.2% cash rent roll-up [5][18] - Average net rent for the quarter was $35.87, with average net effective rent at $25.06 [20][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The existing supply of office buildings is declining, with JLL reporting a removal of 10 million square feet from the US office inventory since 2024 [6] - Leasing volume over the past twelve months reflects 89% of typical pre-pandemic activity, indicating a recovery in demand [7] - The broader Atlanta office market showed positive trends, with a strong leasing activity of 213,000 square feet [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on both internal and external growth opportunities, prioritizing investments in lifestyle office properties in target Sunbelt markets [7][12] - The strategy includes maintaining a best-in-class balance sheet while capitalizing on market disruptions to find compelling investment opportunities [11][15] - The company aims to enhance geographic diversification over the long term, with potential investments in markets like Dallas, Charlotte, and Nashville [95] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the office market is rebalancing, with a shortage of premium space expected soon [14] - There is optimism regarding the leasing market, with expectations of improved rental rates as demand increases and supply tightens [41][66] - The company remains well-positioned to navigate macro uncertainties due to its strong balance sheet and market presence [10][36] Other Important Information - The company completed three significant transactions during the first quarter, including the payoff of a $138 million mortgage loan [34] - The liquidity position is strong, with only $39 million outstanding on a $1 billion credit facility [35] - The company anticipates potential capital deployment into compelling investment opportunities despite macro uncertainties [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the company see rent spikes due to robust demand and declining supply? - Management believes that improving demand alongside declining supply will eventually lead to positive improvements in leasing market and rental rates [39][41] Question: Is there a pipeline of acquisition opportunities? - Management noted an increase in owners exploring sales, indicating a greater volume of opportunities, although there is a bid-ask spread due to market disruptions [43][46] Question: What industries are driving leasing activity? - The leasing pipeline is diversified, with strong presence from legal, technology, and financial services sectors, particularly in Atlanta and Charlotte [52][53] Question: How is the company approaching new development? - Management evaluates new development opportunities against acquisition opportunities, considering the risk-adjusted return [55][56] Question: What is the impact of office removals on the market? - The company sees broad-based removals across markets driven by obsolete space, which is being repurposed or demolished [61][62] Question: Are there any notable trends in leasing concessions? - Management indicated that concessions are trending down, with lower tenant improvement allowances and free rent due to the quality of the portfolio [100][101]