Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stock News

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) ("the Company") today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.48 per share of common stock for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), a leading global private investment firm, today announced the closings of its latest private credit-focused vehicles: Starwood Real Estate Debt Strategies U.S. ("SREDS"), Starwood European Real Estate Debt Finance II ("SEREDF II"), and Starwood Australian Real Estate Debt Finance Trust I ("SAREDF").

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Starwood Property's Q1'25 earnings showed a deteriorating dividend coverage ratio, falling below 1.0X. Despite increased dividend risks, I maintain a hold rating due to Starwood's decade-long dividend track record and strong, diversified asset base. The REIT's commercial and residential lending segment remains critical, but distributable earnings declined, failing to fully cover the dividend th...

Residential mREITs have consistently underperformed, making them unattractive, despite high yields; I avoid them except for rare preferred shares. Commercial mREITs, especially Starwood Property Trust and Ladder Capital, offer better performance and value, with Ladder as my top pick. Ladder stands out for its strong balance sheet, insider alignment, and potential for robust returns as it redepl...

I rate Starwood Property Trust, Inc. a Strong Buy for income-focused investors seeking reliable yield and hybrid REIT diversification. STWD's 9.6% dividend yield, 11-year history of $0.48 quarterly payouts, and outperformance versus peers support my conviction. Exceptional management, led by Barry Sternlicht, and a diversified portfolio of loans and real assets provide risk mitigation and growt...

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. ("SREIT"), a non-listed REIT managed by Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), today announced that Nora Creedon, a seasoned real estate investment executive with nearly two decades of REIT leadership experience, has been appointed SREIT's President and Chief Executive Officer effective July 28, 2025.