Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FBRT) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.20
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:FBRT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on April 10th to stockholders of record by March 31st. This dividend implies a 7.9% yield, but the company's current payout ratio of 103.6% indicates it relies on its balance sheet to cover payments. However, analysts predict future earnings of $1.49 per share will result in a more sustainable payout ratio of approximately 95.3% against a $1.42 annual dividend.
Franklin BSP: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) reported its fourth-quarter earnings, showing a profit of $17.7 million, or 13 cents per share. Adjusted earnings were 12 cents per share, with revenue reaching $76.1 million for the period. For the full year, the company had a profit of $82.3 million ($0.64 per share) and $270.1 million in revenue.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Common Stock Dividend of $0.355 Per Share and Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock Dividend of $0.46875 Per Share
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) has announced its fourth-quarter 2025 common stock dividend of $0.355 per share, payable around January 12, 2026, to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025. Additionally, the company declared a fourth-quarter 2025 dividend of $0.46875 per share for its 7.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on January 15, 2026, to Series E preferred stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025. FBRT is a real estate investment trust managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt, with approximately $6.2 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. announced its Q3 2025 financial results, reporting a decrease in GAAP net income and diluted EPS compared to the previous quarter. Despite this, the company highlighted strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of NewPoint Holdings JV LLC and significant loan commitments, aiming to enhance distributable earnings. Management expressed optimism regarding future growth through integration and strategic execution.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc reports results for the quarter ended September 30 - Earnings Summary
Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc (FBRT) reported adjusted earnings of 22 cents per share for the quarter ended September 30, missing analysts' expectations of 28 cents per share. Revenue for the quarter fell by 25.7% to $36.90 million, significantly below the anticipated $53.30 million. The company's shares have experienced a decline this quarter and year-to-date, despite analysts maintaining a "buy" rating with a median price target of $14.25.
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Assessing Franklin BSP Realty’s Lending’s Performance For Q2 2025 (NYSE:FBRT)
Franklin BSP Realty Trust's Q2 2025 results showed a minor book value outperformance but a notable earnings underperformance, mainly due to portfolio shrinkage and reduced origination. The NewPoint acquisition is expected to boost earnings, though management faces challenges in restoring adjusted core earnings/EAD to cover the dividend. Credit risk remains a concern with more loans added to the watch list, leading to a 2.5% recommendation range downgrade for FBRT despite its modest undervaluation.
NewPoint Announces Leadership Promotion and Transition
NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC has promoted Geraldine “Geri” Borger Urgo to President of Agency Lending. Ms. Borger Urgo previously led NewPoint’s acquisition by Franklin BSP Realty Trust and served as Head of Originations. Simultaneously, Nick Gesue will depart his role as Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2025, with leadership responsibilities consolidating under the existing executive team led by Michael Comparato, President of Franklin BSP Realty Trust.
FundRebel Pays $62M For New Apartment Building In Hollywood
FundRebel, a New York-based crowdfunding real estate startup, completed its first commercial real estate acquisition by purchasing the new Nine Hollywood apartment building for $62 million. The company raised between $3 million and $6 million from investors to partially finance the acquisition of the 204-unit building, with plans to raise a total of $15 million. Nine Hollywood offers various apartment types with rents ranging from $1,880 to $3,600, targeting stabilization within six to nine months in the attractive Hollywood multifamily market.
Hunton Andrews Kurth Advises Capstead Mortgage Corp. in Merger with Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised Capstead Mortgage Corp. in its merger with Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust, Inc., a deal forming the nation’s fourth-largest publicly traded commercial mortgage REIT. The $1.07 billion acquisition will result in a combined company named Franklin BSP Realty Trust, transitioning Capstead's residential mortgage REIT capital base into commercial mortgage loans. The Hunton Andrews Kurth team was led by M&A practice co-head Steven M. Haas and partner James A. Kennedy II.
