Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:FBRT) is expected to announce its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 29th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.23 per share and revenue of $80.2350 million for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:FBRT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.22 by ($0.13). The firm had revenue of $74.38 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $73.09 million. Franklin BSP Realty Trust had a return on equity of 6.46% and a net margin of 24.26%. On average, analysts expect Franklin BSP Realty Trust to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Stock Performance

Shares of FBRT stock opened at $7.86 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $604.52 million, a P/E ratio of 15.40 and a beta of 0.92. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $8.25 and a 200 day moving average price of $8.92. The company has a current ratio of 90.06, a quick ratio of 90.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.74. Franklin BSP Realty Trust has a 12 month low of $7.57 and a 12 month high of $11.84.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 10.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. Franklin BSP Realty Trust’s payout ratio is 156.86%.

Insider Transactions at Franklin BSP Realty Trust

In related news, Director Buford H. Ortale acquired 29,597 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The stock was bought at an average price of $9.85 per share, for a total transaction of $291,530.45. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 28,900 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $284,665. The trade was a -4,246.34% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 1.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Franklin BSP Realty Trust

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 16.6% during the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 9,574 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,000 after purchasing an additional 1,366 shares during the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in shares of Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 3.6% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 39,303 shares of the company’s stock worth $502,000 after buying an additional 1,378 shares during the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company grew its holdings in shares of Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 4.9% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 29,867 shares of the company’s stock worth $319,000 after buying an additional 1,391 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its position in Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 39.5% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 5,710 shares of the company’s stock valued at $61,000 after acquiring an additional 1,617 shares during the period. Finally, Mariner LLC raised its stake in Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 502,832 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,212,000 after acquiring an additional 1,957 shares during the last quarter. 59.87% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently issued reports on FBRT. Citigroup reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Franklin BSP Realty Trust in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Citizens Jmp restated a “market outperform” rating and set a $11.00 target price on shares of Franklin BSP Realty Trust in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Franklin BSP Realty Trust from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Franklin BSP Realty Trust from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $11.50.

About Franklin BSP Realty Trust

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: FBRT) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of Franklin Square Capital Partners. The company focuses on acquiring, owning and managing single-tenant net leased commercial properties across the United States. Its portfolio spans retail, office, industrial and other property types, with leases structured to shift most property‐level responsibilities—such as maintenance, property taxes and insurance—to the tenants.

By concentrating on net lease investments, Franklin BSP Realty Trust aims to generate stable and predictable rental income streams.