BRT Apartments Corp Stock News

US equity markets remained under pressure this week as encouraging inflation data and a deal to avoid a government shutdown were offset by further tariff escalations and weak sentiment data. Markets struggled to agree on how the FOMC will interpret the latest economic data, with recent "hard data" showing encouraging trends while "softer" survey data has painted a far-bleaker outlook. Following...

GREAT NECK, N.Y., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRT APARTMENTS CORP. (NYSE: BRT) announced today that it has filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The financial statements and supplemental financial information can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website under the caption “Financials – Quarter...

GREAT NECK, N.Y., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRT APARTMENTS CORP.

REITs are highly attractive now due to stable or falling interest rates and low inflation, with many offering strong yields while being undervalued. This article identifies 27 REITs yielding at least 75 basis points above the no-risk rate on Treasuries, while selling at discounts of 20% or greater to their Target Fair Value. The list is then screened for dividend safety, to eliminate sucker yie...

January saw solid investment activity with $1,500 in net capital added, primarily into Business Development Companies like Owl Rock Capital, Goldman Sachs BDC, and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund. Dividend income hit a record $814 in January, up 21% Y/Y, driven by ongoing investments in high-yield BDCs, aiming for $11,000 annual net dividends. Focus on maintaining steady BDC dividends and achie...

Today, I initiate coverage of BRT Apartments with a hold rating, agreeing with the Seeking Alpha quant system. This REIT could benefit from continued population growth in the US Sunbelt, where it has a diversified property portfolio across several states. Although it generates positive cashflow, which could sustain its dividend, it has not found a way to turn a profit lately.

In December, I invested around $1,200 primarily in Business Development Companies, boosting my annual dividend income by $131 with a full-year total of almost $1,700.

COVID-19 led to a migration to Sunbelt cities, causing a surge in apartment rents and subsequent overbuilding, which is now stabilizing. Multifamily REITs saw a decline in valuations but are now modestly valued with a P/AFFO multiple averaging 18.3x, higher than the broader REIT market. Despite suppressed rent growth and occupancy, strong job markets and reduced new supply suggest the potential...