Arbor Realty Trust Stock News

ABR remains under pressure from high interest rates, worsening multifamily market conditions, and elevated leverage, threatening its core business model and book value. Loan modifications, rising REO inventory, and a potential multifamily glut signal persistent credit risk and limited refinancing options for Arbor's bridge loan portfolio. Dividend cuts and leverage reduction are prudent, but ec...

I am downgrading Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) to HOLD due to a substantial dividend cut and weak Q1 2025 earnings. The dividend was slashed by almost 40%. I see the dividend cut as an indicator of strong headwinds, which are likely to persist or even worsen with rising delinquency rates.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-high-yield variety because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.

Preferred stocks offer high yields and low appreciation, complementing common stocks and bonds in an income-focused portfolio. Arbor Realty's Series F preferred stock offers a fixed-to-floating yield, likely to be redeemed in October 2026, ensuring a strong total return. KKR Real Estate Finance's Series A preferred stock yields 8.7% at current prices, with well-covered dividends and significant...

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Paul Elenio - Chief Financial Officer Ivan Kaufman - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Steve Delaney - Citizens JMP Securities Jade Rahmani - KBW Rick Shane - J.P. Morgan Leon Cooperman - Omega Family Office Operator Please stand by, your program is about to begin.

Company Highlights: GAAP net income of $0.16 per diluted common share Distributable earnings1 of $0.28, or $0.31 per diluted common share, excluding $7.1 million of realized losses from the sale of two real estate owned properties that were previously reserved Declares cash dividend on common stock of $0.30 per share Closed on a new $1.15 billion repurchase facility to unwind in full two CLO ve...

UNIONDALE, N.Y., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR), today announced that it is scheduled to release first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to review the results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 2, 2025.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-high-yield variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.