FrontView REIT, Inc. (NYSE:FVR) Short Interest Down 76.0% in August

Key Points

• FrontView REIT’s short interest fell 76% to 510,309 shares as of August 31, representing approximately 2.3% of shares outstanding and 1.9 days of average trading volume.
• The company reported quarterly EPS of $0.03, beating estimates by $0.02, though revenue of $16.4 million missed the $18.31 million consensus estimate. It issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $1.32–$1.34.
• FrontView declared a quarterly dividend of $0.215 per share, or $0.86 annually, implying a 4.6% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with an average price target of $22.50.

FrontView REIT, Inc. (NYSE:FVR - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 510,309 shares, a decline of 76.0% from the August 15th total of 2,129,544 shares. Approximately 2.3% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 261,810 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.9 days.

FrontView REIT Stock Performance

FrontView REIT stock opened at $18.75 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $458.75 million, a PE ratio of 625.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.04. FrontView REIT has a one year low of $12.89 and a one year high of $22.29. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $20.19 and its 200 day moving average price is $18.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a current ratio of 0.57.

FrontView REIT (NYSE:FVR - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $16.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.31 million. FrontView REIT had a net margin of 2.10% and a return on equity of 0.29%. FrontView REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.320-1.340 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that FrontView REIT will post 1.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

FrontView REIT Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.215 per share. This represents a $0.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 30th. FrontView REIT's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 2,866.67%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Wolfe Research raised shares of FrontView REIT to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Compass Point began coverage on shares of FrontView REIT in a research note on Monday, June 1st. They issued a "buy" rating and a $21.00 target price on the stock. B. Riley Financial lifted their target price on shares of FrontView REIT from $20.50 to $24.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of FrontView REIT from $19.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on FrontView REIT from $21.00 to $24.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $22.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FrontView REIT

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of FrontView REIT during the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in FrontView REIT in the first quarter valued at about $35,000. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new stake in FrontView REIT during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $43,000. Avalon Trust Co acquired a new stake in FrontView REIT during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in FrontView REIT during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $106,000.

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