NYSE:WSR Whitestone REIT (WSR) Stock Price, News & Analysis → AI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free WSR Stock Alerts $12.35 +0.12 (+0.98%) (As of 02:13 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.27▼$12.5050-Day Range$11.93▼$13.0852-Week Range$8.21▼$13.12Volume122,702 shsAverage Volume338,221 shsMarket Capitalization$617.01 millionP/E Ratio32.50Dividend Yield3.89%Price Target$13.63 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Whitestone REIT alerts: Email Address Whitestone REIT MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.1% Upside$13.63 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.84% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.63Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.69%From $1.04 to $1.12 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.3.89 out of 5 starsFinance Sector285th out of 851 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry58th out of 179 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWhitestone REIT has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $13.63, Whitestone REIT has a forecasted upside of 10.1% from its current price of $12.37.Amount of Analyst CoverageWhitestone REIT has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.84% of the outstanding shares of Whitestone REIT have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWhitestone REIT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Whitestone REIT has recently decreased by 6.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWhitestone REIT is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.00%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWhitestone REIT does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Whitestone REIT is 126.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Whitestone REIT will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.86% next year. This indicates that Whitestone REIT will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WSR. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWhitestone REIT has a news sentiment score of 0.63. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Whitestone REIT this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for WSR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -92% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows28 people have added Whitestone REIT to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 12% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Whitestone REIT insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.50% of the stock of Whitestone REIT is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions69.51% of the stock of Whitestone REIT is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Whitestone REIT are expected to grow by 7.69% in the coming year, from $1.04 to $1.12 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Whitestone REIT is 32.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.84.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Whitestone REIT is 32.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.27.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWhitestone REIT has a PEG Ratio of 1.92. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWhitestone REIT has a P/B Ratio of 1.46. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyAI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… Simply click here to read Porter’s warning on The Big AI Die-Up now. About Whitestone REIT Stock (NYSE:WSR)Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) is a community-centered real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, operates, and develops open-air, retail centers located in some of the fastest growing markets in the country: Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Our centers are convenience focused: merchandised with a mix of service-oriented tenants providing food (restaurants and grocers), self-care (health and fitness), services (financial and logistics), education and entertainment to the surrounding communities. The Company believes its strong community connections and deep tenant relationships are key to the success of its current centers and its acquisition strategy.Read More WSR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WSR Stock News HeadlinesMarch 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWhitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) Shares Cross Above 200 Day Moving Average of $11.33March 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThese Monthly Income Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends and Now Have Yields Up to 8.3%March 28, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)AI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… March 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWhitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) Now Covered by Analysts at Alliance Global PartnersMarch 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPositive Report for Whitestone REIT (WSR) from JMP SecuritiesMarch 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWhitestone REIT: This Small-Cap Value Is Flying Under The RadarMarch 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWhitestone REIT: 4.1% Dividend Yield, Recent Hike And Sunbelt FocusMarch 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhitestone REIT Receives ‘Buy’ Rating Amid Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Growth InitiativesMarch 28, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)AI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… March 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFour REITs That Just Raised DividendsMarch 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Board of Trustees Rejects Nomination of Two Erez CandidatesMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comErez plans to nominate two candidates to Whitestone REIT boardMarch 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT (WSR) Reports Solid Occupancy and Revenue Growth in Q4 and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comEREZ NOMINATES TWO CANDIDATES FOR WHITESTONE REIT BOARD OF TRUSTEESMarch 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWhitestone REIT 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMarch 7, 2024 | investorplace.comWSR Stock Earnings: Whitestone REIT Beats Revenue for Q4 2023March 6, 2024 | msn.comWhitestone REIT Q4 2023 Earnings PreviewMarch 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Increases Annual Cash Dividend by 3%February 21, 2024 | benzinga.comWhitestone REIT Stock (NYSE:WSR), Quotes and News SummaryFebruary 21, 2024 | benzinga.comWhitestone REIT Stock (NYSE:WSR), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsFebruary 21, 2024 | msn.comWhitestone REIT buys shopping center in Houston, TexasFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Acquires Garden Oaks Shopping CenterFebruary 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Acquires Garden Oaks Shopping CenterFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Webcast and Conference CallJanuary 30, 2024 | morningstar.comUnited Hampshire US REIT Units ODBUJanuary 25, 2024 | msn.comDelaware Court sides with Whitestone in poison pill case against PillarstoneSee More Headlines Receive WSR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Whitestone REIT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/03/2022Today3/28/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend4/01/2024Dividend Payable4/11/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/14 Dividend5/01/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/07/2024Dividend Payable5/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryDiversified REITs Current SymbolNYSE:WSR CUSIP96608420 CIK1175535 Webwww.whitestonereit.com Phone(713) 827-9595Fax713-465-8847Employees79Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$13.63 High Stock Price Target$15.00 Low Stock Price Target$11.00 Potential Upside/Downside+11.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.38 Trailing P/E Ratio32.16 Forward P/E Ratio11.75 P/E Growth1.93Net Income$19.18 million Net Margins13.05% Pretax Margin13.54% Return on Equity4.51% Return on Assets1.72% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.53 Current Ratio1.80 Quick Ratio1.80 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$146.97 million Price / Sales4.15 Cash Flow$1.09 per share Price / Cash Flow11.20 Book Value$8.46 per share Price / Book1.44Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares49,960,000Free Float47,210,000Market Cap$610.51 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.18 These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David K. Holeman CPA (Age 61)CEO & Director Comp: $1.04MMr. J. Scott Hogan (Age 54)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $497.64kMs. Christine C. J. Mastandrea (Age 58)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $731.77kMr. Peter A. Tropoli (Age 52)General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $527.6kMs. Soklin Siv (Age 50)Vice President of Human Resources Comp: $402.09kMr. David MordyDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Matthew A. OkminRegional Senior Vice President of ArizonaDavid C. SpagnoloRegional Senior Vice President of Dallas & AustinMr. Michael LyControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsOne Liberty PropertiesNYSE:OLPAmerican Assets TrustNYSE:AATTPG RE Finance TrustNYSE:TRTXNew York Mortgage TrustNASDAQ:NYMTDiversified Healthcare TrustNASDAQ:DHCView All CompetitorsInsidersAmy Shih-Hua FengBought 3,900 shares on 5/5/2023Total: $33,033.00 ($8.47/share)View All Insider Transactions WSR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Whitestone REIT stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Whitestone REIT in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WSR shares. View WSR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Whitestone REIT's stock price target for 2024? 4 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Whitestone REIT's shares. Their WSR share price targets range from $11.00 to $15.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $13.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WSR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WSR shares performed in 2024? Whitestone REIT's stock was trading at $12.29 at the start of the year. Since then, WSR shares have increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $12.37. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Whitestone REIT's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024. View our WSR earnings forecast. How were Whitestone REIT's earnings last quarter? Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.06. Whitestone REIT had a net margin of 13.05% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.51%. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.23 earnings per share. How often does Whitestone REIT pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Whitestone REIT? Whitestone REIT declared a monthly dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 4th will be given a dividend of $0.0413 per share on Thursday, June 13th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.00%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 4th. Read our dividend analysis for WSR. Is Whitestone REIT a good dividend stock? Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.00%. WSR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 126.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, WSR will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.86% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WSR. What ETF holds Whitestone REIT's stock? Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF holds 367,645 shares of WSR stock, representing 0.86% of its portfolio. What guidance has Whitestone REIT issued on next quarter's earnings? Whitestone REIT issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 6th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.980-1.040 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.040. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is James C. Mastandrea's approval rating as Whitestone REIT's CEO? 18 employees have rated Whitestone REIT Chief Executive Officer James C. Mastandrea on Glassdoor.com. James C. Mastandrea has an approval rating of 29% among the company's employees. This puts James C. Mastandrea in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 24.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Whitestone REIT to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Whitestone REIT own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Whitestone REIT investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), New Residential Investment (NRZ), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), General Electric (GE), Medical Properties Trust (MPW) and NGL Energy Partners (NGL). How do I buy shares of Whitestone REIT? 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