Clipper Realty (CLPR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Clipper Realty Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that acquires, owns and manages multifamily residential and mixed‐use properties in the Greater New York metropolitan area. Since its initial public offering in early 2017, the company has focused on strategically sourcing apartment buildings and retail space in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with an emphasis on value‐add opportunities that can benefit from in‐house leasing, renovation and operational efficiencies.

The company’s primary activities include property acquisition, selective repositioning and asset management. Clipper Realty works to enhance cash flow and tenant retention through targeted capital improvements, leasing initiatives and professional on‐site management. Its portfolio encompasses approximately four million rentable square feet, diversified across both market‐rate and rent‐regulated apartment units as well as ground‐floor retail space.

Headquartered in New York City, Clipper Realty leverages a vertically integrated platform that brings together acquisitions, construction oversight, leasing, property management and financial reporting. This structure is designed to provide greater control over operating expenses and capital expenditures, while enabling the firm to respond nimbly to market conditions and tenant needs.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer David S. Bistricer and a management team with deep experience in urban real estate, Clipper Realty aims to generate stable, long‐term income by growing and optimizing its portfolio. The company continues to pursue opportunities that align with its disciplined investment criteria and focus on high‐demand neighborhoods in New York City.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.10 to $3.27
• 50-Day Range: $2.93 to $3.53
• 52-Week Range: $2.83 to $4.61
• Volume: 73,956 shs
• Average Volume: 55,543 shs
• Market Capitalization: $50.77 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 12.09%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Clipper Realty Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Clipper Realty scored higher than 8% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 861st out of 879 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Clipper Realty has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Clipper Realty has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -12.50%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Clipper Realty are expected to decrease by -12.50% in the coming year, from $0.32 to $0.28 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Clipper Realty is -2.29, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Clipper Realty is -2.29, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.90% of the float of Clipper Realty has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clipper Realty has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.76.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clipper Realty has recently decreased by 4.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Clipper Realty is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 11.88%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Clipper Realty does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Clipper Realty will have a dividend payout ratio of 135.71% in the coming year. This indicates that Clipper Realty may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for CLPR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Clipper Realty insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

53.01% of the stock of Clipper Realty is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

37.57% of the stock of Clipper Realty is held by institutions.

CLPR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CLPR shares performed this year?

Clipper Realty's stock was trading at $3.83 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, CLPR stock has decreased by 18.0% and is now trading at $3.1420.

How were Clipper Realty's earnings last quarter?

Clipper Realty Inc. (NYSE:CLPR) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 26th. The company reported ($0.30) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.41. The firm had revenue of $37.07 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $38.10 million.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Clipper Realty IPO?

Clipper Realty (CLPR) raised $81 million in an IPO on Friday, February 10th 2017. The company issued 5,590,149 shares at a price of $13.50-$15.50 per share. FBR and Raymond James acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Janney Montgomery Scott and Wunderlich were co-managers.

How do I buy shares of Clipper Realty?

Shares of CLPR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Clipper Realty own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Clipper Realty investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), American Water Works (AWK), AUO (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/26/2026
• Record date for 3/19 Dividend: 3/12/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 3/19 Dividend: 3/12/2026
• Dividend Payable: 3/19/2026
• Today: 5/06/2026
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/14/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REIT - EQTY TRUST - OTHER
• Sub-Industry: Trading
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CLPR
• CIK: 1649096
• Web: www.clipperrealty.com
• Phone: (718) 438-2804
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 140
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.37)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.82
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$19.90 million
• Net Margins: -12.99%
• Pretax Margin: -34.16%
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: -1.60%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.05
• Quick Ratio: 0.05

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $153.20 million
• Price / Sales: 0.33
• Cash Flow: $0.89 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.53
• Book Value: ($5.00) per share
• Price / Book: -0.63

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 16,160,000
• Free Float: 7,593,000
• Market Cap: $50.77 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.98