SITE Centers stock target cut to $19 by Piper Sandler

Published 28/02/2025, 13:38
SITE Centers stock target cut to $19 by Piper Sandler

On Friday, Piper Sandler adjusted its outlook on SITE Centers Corp. (NYSE: NYSE:SITC), decreasing the price target to $19.00 from the previous $20.00, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the company’s shares. According to InvestingPro analysis, SITE Centers appears undervalued at current levels, trading at an attractive EV/EBITDA multiple of 4.93x. The move comes as SITE Centers Corp. progresses with its plans to liquidate over the coming two years, capitalizing on robust demand from buyers.

According to Piper Sandler, the interest in SITE Centers is strong, with some potential buyers specifically seeking out properties with vacancies, either current or upcoming. This demand allows the company to reallocate capital and focus on leasing efforts for other assets. Despite the challenges posed by an elevated rate environment, the firm notes that the 10-Year Treasury yield has retreated from its peak of nearly 5%, and market participants are becoming more comfortable with executing transactions as rates stabilize. InvestingPro data reveals the company has demonstrated remarkable performance, with a 442% return over the past year.

The analyst’s note highlighted that strong retailer demand continues, which helps to offset the impact of higher borrowing costs, even in light of recent bankruptcy announcements within the retail sector. With a current market capitalization of $723.54 million and EBITDA of $190.5 million, Piper Sandler estimates SITE Centers’ Gross Asset Value (GAV) at approximately $1.5 billion and considers annual sales of $500 million achievable, with potential for even higher figures based on previous volumes before the company’s spin-off.

SITE Centers’ stock is currently trading at a roughly 25% discount to Piper Sandler’s estimated Net Asset Value (NAV), which reinforces the firm’s Overweight stance on the stock. The company maintains a strong dividend track record, having paid dividends consistently for 32 consecutive years, with a current yield of 15.07%. The analyst’s commentary underscores a positive market reception for SITE Centers and suggests that the company’s strategy is well-positioned to succeed in the current financial landscape. For deeper insights into SITE Centers’ valuation and performance metrics, access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Citi has revised its outlook on SITE Centers Corp., adjusting the price target from $18.00 to $16.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating. This decision follows a review of the company’s third-quarter results and increased disposition activity, with no new acquisitions included in the forecast. The adjustment was significantly influenced by a downward revision of the estimated funds from operations for 2025, which was reduced from $1.76 to $1.01. Additionally, Citi’s analyst noted a decrease in the net asset value estimate for SITE Centers, lowering it from $21.35 to $15.51. These changes in financial projections and valuation metrics are central to the reduced price target. Despite the lowered target, the Neutral rating suggests that investors should maintain their current positions. Citi’s updated analysis reflects the latest financial data and market trends impacting SITE Centers. These developments are likely to be of interest to those tracking the real estate investment sector.

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