CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that specializes in the acquisition and long-term ownership of single-tenant commercial properties on a net lease basis. The company targets assets leased to investment-grade and creditworthy tenants under triple-net leases, whereby tenant responsibilities include taxes, insurance and maintenance. CTO’s portfolio spans a diverse array of industries, including convenience stores, automotive service centers, quick-service restaurants and light industrial facilities, offering investors exposure to stable, long-dated cash flows.
Since its formation, CTO has executed a disciplined investment strategy focused on partnering with tenants seeking off-balance-sheet capital solutions for their real estate needs. Portfolio properties are located in major and secondary markets across the United States, with regional concentrations in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic. Through active asset management and selective capital deployment, the REIT pursues opportunities to enhance lease economics, extend lease terms and capture accretive growth through strategic dispositions and reinvestment.
Originally sponsored in 2013 as American Realty Capital Trust III, the company launched its initial public offering in early 2015 before rebranding as CTO Realty Growth later that year. Over its history, CTO has completed multiple public equity offerings and debt financings to support its acquisition pipeline and balance sheet objectives. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the firm leverages relationships with national and regional brokers, developer partners and tenant operators to identify transaction flow and capitalize on market inefficiencies.
CTO’s leadership team includes seasoned real estate professionals with deep experience in net lease investing, capital markets and portfolio management. The board of directors and senior management bring a combination of operating, financial and advisory expertise, allowing the REIT to navigate changing market cycles and maintain disciplined underwriting standards. As a net lease specialist, CTO continues to focus on securing creditworthy tenants under long-term leases while seeking value-add initiatives that support sustainable dividend growth for its shareholders.
