Whitestone is a community-centered retail REIT that acquires, owns, manages, develops and redevelops high quality "e-commerce resistant" neighborhood, community and lifestyle retail centers principally located in the largest, fastest-growing and most affluent markets in the Sunbelt. Whitestone's optimal mix of national, regional and local tenants provide daily necessities, needed services and entertainment to the communities in which they are located. Whitestone's properties are primarily located in business-friendly Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, which are among the fastest growing U.S. population centers with highly educated workforces, high household incomes and strong job growth. Visit www.whitestonereit.com for additional information.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Real estate investment trusts
Sub-IndustryDiversified REITs
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:WSR
CUSIP96608420
Phone713-827-9595
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.89
Current Ratio1.13
Quick Ratio1.13
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.20
Forward P/E Ratio12.50
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$125.96 million
Price / Sales4.03
Cash Flow$0.9711 per share
Price / Cash13.13
Book Value$9.31 per share
Price / Book1.37
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.25
Net Income$8.33 million
Net Margins7.56%
Return on Equity2.78%
Return on Assets0.93%
Miscellaneous
Employees103
Outstanding Shares39,790,000
Market Cap$507.39
Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitestone REIT's stock symbol?
Whitestone REIT trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WSR."
How often does Whitestone REIT pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Whitestone REIT?
Whitestone REIT declared a dividend on Wednesday, June 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.095 per share on Tuesday, August 14th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 1st. View Whitestone REIT's Dividend History.
How were Whitestone REIT's earnings last quarter?
Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 1st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.05 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.22. The real estate investment trust earned $33.83 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $33.59 million. Whitestone REIT had a net margin of 7.56% and a return on equity of 2.78%. View Whitestone REIT's Earnings History.
When is Whitestone REIT's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WSR?
6 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Whitestone REIT's stock. Their predictions range from $10.00 to $16.00. On average, they anticipate Whitestone REIT's share price to reach $13.10 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Whitestone REIT.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Whitestone REIT?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Whitestone REIT in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Whitestone REIT stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Whitestone REIT stock:
- 1. Maxim Group analysts commented, "WSR reported 1Q18 core FFO of $0.31 versus its dividend of $0.285. Management maintained its 2018 core FFO guidance of $1.19-$1.24; we are maintaining our estimate of $1.24, at the high-end of the range. In our view, WSR has a sound business model, excellent management team, and sufficient earnings power to cover the dividend (which is now yielding over 10%), and we expect 2019 to be an even stronger year once WSR’s Pillarstone position is disposed of and other development projects come fully on line. We reiterate our Buy rating and $16 price target; our price target equates to 12.9x our 2018 core FFO estimate, a 15% discount to peers." (5/8/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Whitestone REIT is a fully integrated real estate investment trust that acquires, owns, manages, develops and redevelops high quality internet-resistant neighborhood, community and lifestyle retail centers. Whitestone's properties are principally located in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Phoenix, which are among the fastest-growing markets in the country with highly educated workforces, high household incomes and strong job growth. The Company's strategy is to target shifting consumer behavior and purchasing patterns by creating a complementary mix of grocery, dining, health and wellness, education, services, entertainment and specialty retail in its properties. Whitestone's national, regional and local tenants provide daily necessities, needed services and convenience to the community which are not readily available online. Whitestone is headquartered in Houston, Texas. " (5/5/2018)
Who are some of Whitestone REIT's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Whitestone REIT include Select Income REIT (SIR), Chesapeake Lodging Trust (CHSP), Alexander's (ALX), Quality Care Properties (QCP), Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR), Ladder Capital (LADR), American Assets Trust (AAT), Mack Cali Realty (CLI), Alexander & Baldwin (ALEX), LTC Properties (LTC), Agree Realty (ADC), Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT), National Storage (NSA), Safestore (SFSHF) and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT).
Who are Whitestone REIT's key executives?
Whitestone REIT's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James C. Mastandrea IV, Chairman & CEO (Age 75)
- Mr. David K. Holeman CPA, Chief Financial Officer (Age 55)
- Mr. John J. Dee, COO, Exec. VP & Sec. (Age 66)
- Mr. Bradford D. Johnson, Exec. VP of Acquisition & Asset Management (Age 59)
- Ms. Christine C. J. Mastandrea, Exec. VP of Corp. Strategy (Age 52)
Has Whitestone REIT been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about WSR stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group scores the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Whitestone REIT earned a media sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also gave news headlines about the real estate investment trust an impact score of 45.04 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of Whitestone REIT?
Shares of WSR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Whitestone REIT's stock price today?
One share of WSR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.75.
How big of a company is Whitestone REIT?
Whitestone REIT has a market capitalization of $507.39 million and generates $125.96 million in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $8.33 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.25 on an earnings per share basis. Whitestone REIT employs 103 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Whitestone REIT?
Whitestone REIT's mailing address is 2600 SOUTH GESSNER SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX, 77063. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at 713-827-9595 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Whitestone REIT (NYSE WSR)
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