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NYSE:STWD

Starwood Property Trust (STWD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$20.33
0.00 (0.00%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$20.23
$20.48
50-Day Range
$18.85
$21.18
52-Week Range
$16.06
$22.29
Volume
2.09 million shs
Average Volume
2.22 million shs
Market Capitalization
$6.38 billion
P/E Ratio
19.00
Dividend Yield
9.44%
Price Target
$21.50

Starwood Property Trust MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.8% Upside
$21.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
4.59% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.26
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$508,250 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.32%
From $1.90 to $2.02 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.60 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

395th out of 872 stocks

Real Estate Investment Trusts Industry

85th out of 184 stocks

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About Starwood Property Trust Stock (NYSE:STWD)

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. is a leading commercial real estate finance company providing financing solutions to the global market. The company aims to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns to its shareholders by originating, investing in, and managing a diversified commercial real estate debt investment portfolio.

Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Starwood Property Trust was founded in 2009 and has become one of the largest commercial real estate finance companies in the United States. The company's portfolio comprises a range of commercial real estate debt investments, including senior and subordinate loans, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and CMBS. Starwood Property Trust's target market is institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.

The company's key customers include the world's most significant pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers. Starwood Property Trust has established a reputation for its expertise in sourcing and underwriting complex commercial real estate transactions, and the company has achieved several key milestones in recent years. 

Starwood Property Trust has a highly experienced and well-respected management team led by Chief Executive Officer Barry Sternlicht. Sternlicht founded Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm, in 1991 and has over three decades of experience in the real estate and finance industries. The company's management team includes senior executives with extensive real estate finance, investment management, and risk management backgrounds.

Starwood Property Trust has a strong financial position, with solid revenue and profit margins over the past few years. The company has reported strong revenue and income numbers annually for several years. The company's debt levels are manageable, and Starwood Property Trust has also maintained dividend payout ratios higher than the industry averages. 

Starwood Property Trust's valuation aligns with industry peers, with a price-to-earnings ratio and price-to-book ratio similar to others in the industry. 

Starwood Property Trust's recent stock performance could have been more solid, with the stock price decreasing by approximately 30% over the recent past. The company has also experienced a decrease in trading volume over the past year, indicating weak investor interest as economic uncertainty becomes a factor. 

Starwood Property Trust operates in the highly competitive commercial real estate finance industry. The company's competitive advantage lies in its expertise in sourcing and underwriting complex commercial real estate transactions. The company's portfolio is diversified by asset class, geography, and borrower, which helps to mitigate risk. The company's primary competitors include other commercial real estate finance companies and traditional lenders such as banks and insurance companies.

Starwood Property Trust has several growth opportunities, including expanding its global reach through strategic partnerships, originating new loans in underserved markets, and diversifying its portfolio through acquisitions.

The company has been pursuing acquisitions to diversify its portfolio and expand its revenue streams. In 2021, Starwood Property Trust acquired a diversified portfolio of affordable housing assets for $600 million, further expanding its exposure to the affordable housing sector. This acquisition is expected to provide stable cash flows and diversify the company's portfolio, reducing its exposure to any particular asset class or geography.

Starwood Property Trust also sees opportunities in the technology and innovation space and is exploring ways to incorporate new technologies into its lending platform to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 

Starwood Property Trust operates in the real estate investment trust (REIT) industry. The REIT industry includes companies that own and manage income-producing real estate properties, including apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and hotels. The industry is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for market share. However, Starwood Property Trust has established a solid competitive position in the industry due to its focus on commercial real estate debt investments.

One of the key growth opportunities for Starwood Property Trust is to expand its commercial real estate debt investment portfolio. The company has a strong track record of underwriting high-quality loans and has demonstrated the ability to generate attractive returns for investors. The company is also well-positioned to take advantage of any market dislocations in the real estate debt market.

Another growth opportunity for Starwood Property Trust is to expand its presence in the alternative real estate investment space. The company has already begun to diversify its portfolio to include some healthcare and infrastructure properties, and there is potential for further expansion in these areas.

One of the main risks facing Starwood Property Trust is the potential for rising interest rates. As a company that invests primarily in commercial real estate debt, rising interest rates could lead to higher borrowing costs and a decline in the value of the company's assets. The company has taken steps to mitigate this risk by managing the duration of its assets and liabilities and maintaining a diversified portfolio of investments.

Another risk facing the company is the potential for a downturn in the real estate market. While Starwood Property Trust primarily invests in debt investments, a significant decline in the value of real estate assets could reduce the value of the company's loans and securities. The company has taken steps to mitigate this risk by underwriting high-quality loans and maintaining a diversified portfolio of investments.

Starwood Property Trust faces competition from other major players in the real estate industry. The company has a competitive advantage due to its relationships with institutional investors and its focus on commercial real estate debt investments. However, the industry is highly competitive, and the company must continue to execute its business strategy effectively to maintain its position in the market.

STWD Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/04/2022
Ex-Dividend for 1/15 Dividend
12/28/2023
Dividend Payable
1/15/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend
3/27/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Real estate investment trusts
Sub-Industry
Mortgage REITs
CUSIP
85571B10
Employees
293
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$21.50
High Stock Price Target
$24.00
Low Stock Price Target
$20.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+5.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$339.21 million
Pretax Margin
20.37%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.05 billion
Cash Flow
$2.15 per share
Book Value
$21.10 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
296,925,000
Market Cap
$6.38 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.65
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STWD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Starwood Property Trust stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Starwood Property Trust in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" STWD shares.
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What is Starwood Property Trust's stock price target for 2024?

6 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Starwood Property Trust's stock. Their STWD share price targets range from $20.00 to $24.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $21.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have STWD shares performed in 2024?

Starwood Property Trust's stock was trading at $21.02 at the beginning of the year. Since then, STWD stock has decreased by 3.3% and is now trading at $20.32.
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When is Starwood Property Trust's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
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How were Starwood Property Trust's earnings last quarter?

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 4th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.26. The real estate investment trust earned $293.99 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $298.30 million. Starwood Property Trust had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.38% and a net margin of 16.55%. The firm's revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.47 earnings per share.

How often does Starwood Property Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Starwood Property Trust?

Starwood Property Trust announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.48 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.45%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 27th.
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Is Starwood Property Trust a good dividend stock?

Starwood Property Trust (NYSE:STWD) pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.44%. STWD has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 179.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, STWD will have a dividend payout ratio of 95.05% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What is Barry S. Sternlicht's approval rating as Starwood Property Trust's CEO?

5 employees have rated Starwood Property Trust Chief Executive Officer Barry S. Sternlicht on Glassdoor.com. Barry S. Sternlicht has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Barry S. Sternlicht in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Starwood Property Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Starwood Property Trust investors own include AT&T (T), New Residential Investment (NRZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Energy Transfer (ET), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Blackstone (BX) and Ares Capital (ARCC).

Who are Starwood Property Trust's major shareholders?

Starwood Property Trust's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.21%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.21%), Northern Trust Corp (1.40%), Norges Bank (0.95%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.72%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Jay Sossen, Barry S Sternlicht, Jeffrey F Dimodica and Kevin M Murai.
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How do I buy shares of Starwood Property Trust?

Shares of STWD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:STWD) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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