Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. [ABR] Stock Forecast

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U.S. equity markets notched a fifth-straight week of gains as benchmark interest rates continued a decisive retreat after economic data and comments from Fed officials fueled bets on a pending pivot. Advancing for a fifth-straight week since dipping into "correction territory" at the end of October, the S&P 500 gained another 0.8% on the week, while Mid-Caps and Small-Caps gained 2%. Lifted by the rate retreat, real estate equities were again the leaders this week. The Equity REIT Index rallied 5.0% this week, extending their rebound since late-October to nearly 20%.

Arbor Realty Trust is a well-run mREIT that offers a reliable stream of income and potential for growth. The company faced challenges during the 2008 Financial Crisis but rebounded and increased its dividend each year in the past decade. Despite negative research reports and short attacks, Arbor has continued to pay and increase its dividend while leading its industry.

Arbor Realty Trust has continued to grow its book value per share while its peers have seen declines. Concerns have been raised about the rise in non-performing loans at ABR, which has offset gains from increased interest rates. The stock is currently trading at a discount to book value, reflecting concerns over defaults and increased volatility.

U.S. equity markets continued their November rally into the Thanksgiving week, while benchmark interest rates held steady around two-month lows as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions alongside mixed economic data. Gaining for a fourth straight week since dipping into "correction territory" at the end of October, the S&P 500 gained another 1.0% this week, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.9%. Following a nearly 5% surge in the prior week, real estate equities also finished modestly higher this week. The Equity REIT Index advanced another 0.8%, but Mortgage REITs slipped 0.2%.

A key insider has quietly snapped up 10,000 shares of his 13%-yielding stock. And we contrarian income seekers are putting the ticker on our buy list, too.

Highly Shorted REITs To Consider On Fed Pivot And As Jim Chanos Unwinds Shorts

The commercial real estate market has created a perfect storm for REIT short sellers due to rising rates, debt maturities, loan defaults, and the office sector meltdown. Shorting stocks can be dangerous, especially for novice investors, as potential losses are limitless if the stock goes up. SL Green Realty, Medical Properties Trust, Seritage Growth Properties, and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust are among the most shorted REITs.

U.S. equity markets extended their rebound to a third-straight week as benchmark interest rates dipped on economic data and corporate earnings reports showing a more distinct cooldown in economic activity. Gaining for a third-straight week and extending its rebound to nearly 10% since dipping into "correction territory" at the end of October, the S&P 500 gained another 2.4% this week. Lifted by the retreat in benchmark interest rates, real estate equities have roared back to life over the past three weeks. Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs each gained another 4.7%.

The markets experienced a difficult week with declines in major indices. The Fed interest rate decision is awaited, with expectations of a steady rate. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio saw declines but remains focused on generating consistent cash flow through dividends.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a US stock , located in Uniondale of Ny and trading under the symbol ABR

5 stock analysts have 5 predictions with a medium analyst target price of $18.9. The lowest prediction is $16.5 and the highest is $21

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stock price is $13.65 today.

Yes, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a publicly traded company.