Core Insights - Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD) is recognized for its strong leadership under Barry Sternlicht, who has successfully navigated challenging market conditions [1] - The company reported Q3 earnings with a non-GAAP EPS of $0.40, which was $0.04 below estimates [1] - STWD's revenue for the quarter was $489 million, exceeding estimates by $9.18 million [2] Financial Performance - The company deployed investments totaling $4.6 billion in Q3 and $10.2 billion over the first nine months of the year [2] - Key investment activities included Triple Net Lease Investments worth $2.2 billion, Commercial Lending of $1.4 billion, and Infrastructure Lending reaching a record $0.8 billion [2]