Gladstone Land (NASDAQ:LAND) Upgraded at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Gladstone Land (NASDAQ:LAND) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research report report published on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on LAND. Industrial Alliance Securities set a $10.00 price objective on Gladstone Land in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Gladstone Land in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Gladstone Land from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 16th. Finally, Alliance Global Partners reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Gladstone Land in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Gladstone Land presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $10.00.

Gladstone Land Stock Performance

Shares of LAND opened at $9.71 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. Gladstone Land has a 52-week low of $8.47 and a 52-week high of $11.93. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $9.21 and a 200-day simple moving average of $9.32. The company has a market capitalization of $361.89 million, a PE ratio of -44.14, a P/E/G ratio of 4.36 and a beta of 1.19.

Gladstone Land (NASDAQ:LAND) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.07. Gladstone Land had a net margin of 14.50% and a return on equity of 1.46%. The company had revenue of $17.79 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.08 million. Equities research analysts predict that Gladstone Land will post 0.52 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Gladstone Land Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 23rd will be issued a $0.0467 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 23rd. Gladstone Land’s dividend payout ratio is -254.55%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Gladstone Land

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its position in Gladstone Land by 5.2% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 21,381 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $196,000 after acquiring an additional 1,066 shares during the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its holdings in Gladstone Land by 9.4% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 13,763 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $140,000 after acquiring an additional 1,183 shares during the last quarter. PFG Investments LLC lifted its stake in shares of Gladstone Land by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. PFG Investments LLC now owns 45,125 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $459,000 after purchasing an additional 1,235 shares during the period. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Gladstone Land by 2.7% during the second quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 47,826 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $486,000 after purchasing an additional 1,258 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Gladstone Land by 40.1% in the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 4,840 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 1,386 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 53.60% of the company’s stock.

Gladstone Land News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gladstone Land this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded LAND from a “Hold” to a “Strong Buy,” which raises analyst sentiment and can attract buy-side interest. Zacks.com TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added LAND to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) lists, including its “Best Income Stocks” and “New Strong Buy Stocks” rundowns — reinforcing the upgrade and highlighting LAND as an income candidate. New Strong Buy Stocks for January 13th Best Income Stocks to Buy for Jan. 13
• Positive Sentiment: Gladstone Land declared monthly dividends of $0.0467 per share for January, February and March 2026 (payment dates: Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 31; ex-dividend dates: Jan. 23, Feb. 18, Mar. 23). The annualized payout implies roughly a 5.8% yield, supporting appeal to income-focused investors. Yahoo Finance FinanzNachrichten
• Neutral Sentiment: The company also announced dates for its fourth-quarter earnings release and conference call; earnings details and guidance will matter to near-term sentiment but are not yet public. Earnings & Call Notice

About Gladstone Land

Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ: LAND) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition and ownership of farmland in the United States. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on purchasing high-quality agricultural properties and leasing them to farmers under long‐term, triple‐net lease agreements. This model provides tenants with operational flexibility while generating stable, recurring rental income for investors.

The company’s portfolio spans several key agricultural regions across the country, including California, the Midwest, and parts of the Southeast.