Clearstead Advisors LLC Purchases 53,070 Shares of Starwood Property Trust, Inc. $STWD

Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD) by 5,393.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 54,054 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after acquiring an additional 53,070 shares during the quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC’s holdings in Starwood Property Trust were worth $1,047,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Starwood Property Trust during the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Cloud Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Starwood Property Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. acquired a new stake in Starwood Property Trust during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Orion Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Starwood Property Trust during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, Financial Gravity Companies Inc. acquired a new position in Starwood Property Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 49.82% of the company’s stock.

Starwood Property Trust Stock Performance

Shares of Starwood Property Trust stock opened at $17.71 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $18.21 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $18.78. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. has a 1-year low of $16.59 and a 1-year high of $21.05. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.98. The company has a market cap of $6.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.86 and a beta of 1.13.

Starwood Property Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were paid a $0.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.8%. Starwood Property Trust’s payout ratio is currently 182.86%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their price target on shares of Starwood Property Trust from $22.00 to $21.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Starwood Property Trust in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Starwood Property Trust from $23.00 to $22.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Starwood Property Trust from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Starwood Property Trust presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $20.63.

Key Starwood Property Trust News

Here are the key news stories impacting Starwood Property Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both EPS and revenue — reported EPS of $0.42 (vs. $0.41 consensus) and revenue of ~$493M (above estimates); revenue rose ~8.5% year-over-year, supporting near‑term earnings momentum. Starwood Property Trust (STWD) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Strong distributable and GAAP results for the period — Distributable Earnings of $159.5M in Q4 and $615.5M for the year; GAAP net income of $96.9M in Q4 and $411.5M for the full year, showing cash earnings available to support dividends. Starwood Property Trust Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025
• Positive Sentiment: High capital deployment and transaction activity — invested $12.7B for 2025 (including $2.5B in Q4) and executed a record $4.4B of capital transactions, indicating active portfolio management and deal flow that can drive future income. Starwood Property Trust Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend stability and liquidity — consistent $0.48/share dividend for over a decade and reported liquidity of ~$1.4B, which supports income investors’ confidence. Starwood Property Trust Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Management called 2025 a “transition year” — the earnings call framed last year as a repositioning period; investors should watch 2026 guidance and portfolio mix commentary for clarity on earnings trajectory. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP EPS declined year-over-year — GAAP EPS for the quarter was $0.26 vs. $0.48 a year ago, highlighting that non‑GAAP distributable metrics, while solid, mask weaker GAAP results. Starwood Property Trust (STWD) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Leverage and technicals may cap upside — the company carries significant debt (debt-to-equity ~2.98) and the share price sits below recent 50- and 200-day moving averages, which could limit immediate rallies absent stronger guidance or multiple expansion. STWD Market Data

Starwood Property Trust Company Profile

Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that specializes in originating, acquiring and managing commercial mortgage loans and other real estate-related investments. The company’s portfolio spans a variety of asset classes, including senior mortgages, mezzanine debt, preferred equity and direct equity investments in commercial properties. By focusing on both debt and equity capital solutions, Starwood Property Trust seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

Operating primarily in the United States, Starwood Property Trust deploys capital across a broad range of property types, such as multifamily residential, office, retail, hotel and industrial.