Why Citizens Still Sees Upside in Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (ABR)

Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:ABR) is one of the top undervalued REIT stocks to buy now. On April 2, Citizens reiterated a Market Outperform rating on Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:ABR). However, it lowered its price target to $11 from $12.

Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (ABR) A Top Undervalued REIT Stock to Buy on Growing Yields

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The new price target reflects expected 2026 total dividends of $1.20, with the required yield adjusted to 10.9% from 10%. The stock currently yields 16%, and Citizens remains confident in the company’s ability to deliver a total return of 62%, including a cash yield of 16% and price appreciation of 46.5%.

The projections come amid confidence in the company’s multi-family origination and servicing business. Arbor Realty Trust remains focused on resolving non-performing loans. The company is also selling real estate-owned assets as it seeks to free up significant capital to redeploy in the core business. Effective management of non-performing assets was the catalyst for improvements in net interest margins.

Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:ABR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and direct lender specializing in financing multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real estate assets. As a major bridge lender, the company focuses on providing structured financial solutions, including bridge, permanent, mezzanine, and preferred equity financing.

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