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On Wednesday, JMP Securities analysts maintained their positive stance on Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR), reiterating a Market Outperform rating with a $15.00 price target. The firm’s analysis highlights Arbor Realty’s continued emphasis on managing bridge loan assets. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 3.53x, indicating liquid assets well exceed short-term obligations. Despite the observation that Agency multifamily lending may not significantly benefit from lower interest rates, analysts believe that the company’s nonperforming loans remain manageable, supported by a robust balance sheet.
Arbor Realty Trust is expected to deploy capital modestly throughout 2025. The company has an impressive track record of raising dividends for 13 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield of 14.01%. The $15 price target set by JMP Securities is based on an 8.8% required yield, which aligns with the projected total dividends of $1.32 for the year 2025. JMP Securities has opted not to use a sum-of-the-parts valuation approach at this time, as their new Distributable EPS estimate for 2025 is only marginally higher than the current dividend payout.Get access to 10 additional InvestingPro Tips and comprehensive analysis in our Pro Research Report, helping you make more informed investment decisions.
The analysts project that if Arbor Realty Trust meets the price target and dividend forecasts, investors could see a potential total return of approximately 33%. This includes a current cash yield of 10.7%. With a P/E ratio of 10.4x and beta of 1.99, investors should note the stock’s higher volatility compared to the market. JMP Securities’ outlook for Arbor Realty Trust remains optimistic, expecting the company’s strategic focus and financial strength to drive shareholder value in the coming year.
In other recent news, Arbor Realty Trust has reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with an EPS of $0.40, exceeding the forecast of $0.382. The company’s revenue also outperformed projections, reaching $151.71 million compared to the anticipated $148.81 million. Despite these positive results, Arbor Realty Trust has faced challenges due to the high interest rate environment, which has led to a decrease in new loan originations and increased Real Estate Owned (REO) activity. As a result, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James downgraded Arbor Realty Trust’s stock rating from Outperform to Market Perform, citing these headwinds and a revised earnings estimate for the company.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also adjusted their outlook, lowering Arbor Realty Trust’s price target to $12.00 from $13.50, while maintaining a Market Perform rating. This adjustment reflects a 15-20% reduction in estimates due to a decrease in balance sheet and agency originations, as well as an increase in non-performing loans. Meanwhile, JMP Securities reduced its price target for Arbor Realty Trust to $15.00 from $16.50, although the firm maintained a Market Outperform rating. The company provided guidance for 2025, projecting quarterly Distributable EPS to be within the range of $0.30 to $0.35, taking into account the impact of higher interest rates.
Arbor Realty Trust has also announced plans to adjust its dividend to align with the expected performance, with a projected quarterly dividend of approximately $0.33. The company anticipates continued challenges from elevated interest rates, which have become a significant issue for commercial real estate investors and borrowers.
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