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Investing.com - BMO Capital raised its price target on Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE:REXR) to $44.00 from $39.00 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The stock, currently trading at $40.50, has shown strong momentum with a 9.6% gain year-to-date, according to InvestingPro data.
The research firm cited improvements in rental rates within the nation’s largest industrial market, where Rexford owns a high-quality portfolio with average base rent of $17.11 per square foot.
BMO Capital noted that reducing general and administrative expenses by 10% could potentially add $0.06 per share, representing a 2.5% increase in annual funds from operations (FFO).
The firm also indicated that multiple expansion for Rexford stock is likely if the company halted its acquisition activity.
BMO’s $5 price target increase reflects the firm’s assessment of "a higher likelihood of improved capital allocation and market conditions," while maintaining its neutral Market Perform rating on the industrial REIT.
In other recent news, Rexford Industrial Realty reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share of $0.48, far surpassing the projected $0.25, and reported revenue of $249.51 million, which was higher than the forecasted $245.12 million. Additionally, Rexford Industrial Realty announced new equity distribution agreements worth $1.25 billion with several financial institutions, including BMO Capital Markets Corp. and BNP Paribas Securities Corp. These agreements allow for the sale of common stock through "at the market" offerings. In a separate development, Evercore ISI downgraded Rexford Industrial Realty’s stock from Outperform to In Line, citing a delay in rent recovery within the Southern California industrial market. The firm also adjusted its price target to $38.00 from $39.00. Furthermore, a Bloomberg report revealed that Elliott Investment Management has acquired a significant stake in Rexford, making it one of the top five shareholders. However, the intentions of Elliott Investment Management regarding this investment remain undisclosed.
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