JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE: JBGS) is a real estate investment trust focused on the ownership, development and management of high‐quality, mixed‐use, transit‐oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The company’s portfolio includes office towers, multifamily residential communities, life science facilities, retail destinations and hospitality assets. JBG SMITH leverages its deep market expertise to create vibrant urban neighborhoods that offer live‐work‐play experiences and sustainable design features.

The company’s flagship developments include The Wharf—a waterfront mixed‐use district featuring residences, retail spaces, hotels and entertainment venues—and National Landing, which encompasses the Crystal City, Potomac Yard and Pentagon City submarkets in Northern Virginia. In addition to these marquee projects, JBG SMITH owns and operates a diverse collection of properties in downtown Washington, D.C., Arlington and Alexandria, as well as in suburban Maryland locations such as Bethesda and Silver Spring.

JBG SMITH was formed in late 2017 through the combination of JBG Cos. and selected Washington, D.C. assets of Vornado Realty Trust. This strategic merger created a premier urban real estate platform with a long track record of public‐private partnerships, sustainable urban planning and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. The company’s development pipeline emphasizes density around transit hubs and integrates green building practices, public open spaces and pedestrian connectivity.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew P. Kelly, JBG SMITH is governed by an experienced board of directors and a senior management team with extensive backgrounds in real estate investment, development and property management. The company’s strategic priorities include expanding its life science footprint, enhancing amenity‐rich residential offerings and fostering community engagement initiatives that support economic growth and environmental stewardship in the region it serves.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.17 to $18.77
• 50-Day Range: $14.89 to $18.40
• 52-Week Range: $13.28 to $18.86
• Volume: 660,112 shs
• Average Volume: 936,582 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.35 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 3.80%
• Price Target: $16.00
• Consensus Rating: Sell

JBG SMITH Properties Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

JBG SMITH Properties scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 769th out of 906 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: 0.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

JBG SMITH Properties has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

JBG SMITH Properties has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of JBG SMITH Properties is -9.85, 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 JBG SMITH Properties is -9.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

JBG SMITH Properties has a P/B Ratio of 0.86. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

15.00% of the float of JBG SMITH Properties has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

JBG SMITH Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in JBG SMITH Properties has recently decreased by 15.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

JBG SMITH Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.91%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

JBG SMITH Properties does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.79

Percentage of Shares Shorted

15.00% of the float of JBG SMITH Properties has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

JBG SMITH Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in JBG SMITH Properties has recently decreased by 15.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for JBG SMITH Properties this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, JBG SMITH Properties insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.40% of the stock of JBG SMITH Properties is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

98.46% of the stock of JBG SMITH Properties is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

JBGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JBGS shares performed this year?

JBG SMITH Properties' stock was trading at $15.37 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, JBGS stock has increased by 19.8% and is now trading at $18.4160.

How were JBG SMITH Properties' earnings last quarter?

JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE:JBGS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 29th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.42) by $0.51. The firm had revenue of $120.69 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $124.35 million. JBG SMITH Properties had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.59% and a negative net margin of 30.02%.

Who are JBG SMITH Properties' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of JBG SMITH Properties include Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd (0.03%) and IFM Investors Pty Ltd (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert Alexander Stewart, Scott A Estes, George Laucks Xanders, Steven A Museles, David Peter Paul and Madhumita Moina Banerjee.
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How do I buy shares of JBG SMITH Properties?

Shares of JBGS 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 JBG SMITH Properties own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that JBG SMITH Properties investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Record date for 5/22 Dividend: 5/08/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend: 5/08/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/22/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REIT - EQTY TRUST - OTHER
• Sub-Industry: Trading
• Current Symbol: NYSE:JBGS
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:JBGS
• CIK: 1689796
• Web: www.jbgsmith.com
• Phone: (240) 333-3600
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 910
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for JBG SMITH Properties: $16.00
• High Price Target: $17.00
• Low Price Target: $15.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -13.3%
• Consensus Rating: Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.87)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$143.53 million
• Net Margins: -30.02%
• Pretax Margin: -35.81%
• Return on Equity: -8.59%
• Return on Assets: -3.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.60
• Current Ratio: 3.40
• Quick Ratio: 3.40

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $547.31 million
• Price / Sales: 2.46
• Cash Flow: $0.94 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.59
• Book Value: $21.41 per share
• Price / Book: 0.86

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 73,050,000
• Free Float: 69,839,000
• Market Cap: $1.35 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.24