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Adding Whitestone REIT Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $8.47 -0.09 (-1.05%) (As of 03/23/2023 04:33 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.39▼$8.6550-Day Range$8.46▼$10.5052-Week Range$8.15▼$13.66Volume401,608 shsAverage Volume387,997 shsMarket Capitalization$418.62 millionP/E Ratio11.93Dividend Yield5.67%Price Target$12.10 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Whitestone REIT MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside42.5% Upside$12.10 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.01% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$35,296 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.81 out of 5 starsFinance Sector203rd out of 876 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry42nd out of 192 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWhitestone REIT has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $12.10, Whitestone REIT has a forecasted upside of 42.5% from its current price of $8.49.Amount of Analyst CoverageWhitestone REIT has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.01% of the outstanding shares of Whitestone REIT have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWhitestone REIT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Whitestone REIT has recently decreased by 4.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWhitestone REIT is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.64%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWhitestone REIT has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Whitestone REIT is 67.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WSR. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWhitestone REIT has a news sentiment score of 0.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Whitestone REIT this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for WSR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added Whitestone REIT to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Whitestone REIT insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $35,296.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.60% of the stock of Whitestone REIT is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions61.60% of the stock of Whitestone REIT is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Whitestone REIT is 11.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.04.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Whitestone REIT is 11.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 139.29.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWhitestone REIT has a PEG Ratio of 1.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWhitestone REIT has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) StockWhitestone REIT engages in the operation of commercial properties in culturally diverse markets of major metropolitan areas. The company was founded on August 20, 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.Read More Receive WSR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Whitestone REIT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WSR Stock News HeadlinesMarch 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWhitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) Now Covered by StockNews.comMarch 11, 2023 | msn.comWhitestone REIT (WSR) Declares $0.04 DividendMarch 23, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Urgent WarningThis was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. And it’s slated to launch at America’s largest banks as soon as May of this year! So, time to prepare is very short. Fortunately, there are a few key steps you can take to defend yourself …March 10, 2023 | msn.comWSR vs. CUBE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?March 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Declares Second Quarter 2023 DividendMarch 8, 2023 | benzinga.comShort Volatility Alert: Whitestone REITMarch 3, 2023 | benzinga.comWhitestone REIT Stock (NYSE:WSR), Short Interest ReportMarch 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com3 High Dividend REITs for Strong Total ReturnsMarch 23, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Urgent WarningThis was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. And it’s slated to launch at America’s largest banks as soon as May of this year! So, time to prepare is very short. Fortunately, there are a few key steps you can take to defend yourself …March 1, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWhitestone REIT Q4 2022 Earnings PreviewMarch 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comColliers Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Whitestone REIT (WSR)March 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 ResultsFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) are in the red if they invested three years agoFebruary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT (WSR) Stock Historical Prices & Data - Yahoo FinanceFebruary 8, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWhitestone REIT: Weighing The Pros And ConsJanuary 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Is Rallying. Should You Jump In, Too?January 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Webcast and Conference CallJanuary 6, 2023 | seekingalpha.comReal Estate At 50 Cents On The Dollar: The Case For Whitestone REITDecember 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 65% of the companyDecember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Adds Lake Woodlands Crossing to its Houston PortfolioDecember 19, 2022 | msn.comWhitestone REIT lowers debt ratio in 2022, sees more improvement in 2023December 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT CEO Letter to Shareholders: 2022 Wrap-upDecember 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Declares First Quarter 2023 DividendDecember 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT (WSR) Inks 51,000SF Lease With EoS FitnessDecember 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Signs Anchor Agreement with High Energy Health & Fitness Brand, EoS FitnessDecember 6, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWhitestone REIT closes $36M in property sales since Q3December 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Provides Update on Disposition ActivitiesSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive WSR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Whitestone REIT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WSR Company Calendar Last Earnings5/03/2022Today3/23/2023Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend4/03/2023Dividend Payable4/11/2023Ex-Dividend for 5/11 Dividend5/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2023Dividend Payable5/11/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryDiversified REITs SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:WSR CUSIP96608420 CIK1175535 Webwww.whitestonereit.com Phone(713) 827-9595Fax713-465-8847Employees86Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$12.10 High Stock Price Forecast$13.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$10.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+42.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.71 Trailing P/E Ratio11.97 Forward P/E Ratio10.90 P/E Growth1.36Net Income$35.27 million Net Margins25.30% Pretax Margin25.98% Return on Equity8.57% Return on Assets3.22% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.47 Current Ratio1.81 Quick Ratio1.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$140.58 million Price / Sales2.99 Cash Flow$1.38 per share Price / Cash Flow6.17 Book Value$8.59 per share Price / Book0.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares49,424,000Free Float46,656,000Market Cap$420.10 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.23 Key ExecutivesDavid K. HolemanChief Executive Officer & DirectorChristine C. J. MastandreaChief Operating OfficerJohn Scott HoganChief Financial OfficerDavid MitroffLeasing AgentJason BowlesSenior Leasing AgentKey CompetitorsOne Liberty PropertiesNYSE:OLPAmerican Assets TrustNYSE:AATInvesco Mortgage CapitalNYSE:IVROrchid Island CapitalNYSE:ORCChatham Lodging TrustNYSE:CLDTView All CompetitorsInsidersAmy Shih-Hua FengBought 3,650 shares on 3/3/2023Total: $35,295.50 ($9.67/share)Christine J MastandreaBought 500 shares on 9/30/2022Total: $4,280.00 ($8.56/share)View All Insider Transactions WSR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Whitestone REIT stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Whitestone REIT in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WSR shares. View WSR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Whitestone REIT's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Whitestone REIT's stock. Their WSR share price forecasts range from $10.00 to $13.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $12.10 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 42.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WSR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WSR shares performed in 2023? Whitestone REIT's stock was trading at $9.64 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WSR shares have decreased by 11.8% and is now trading at $8.50. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Whitestone REIT's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023. View our WSR earnings forecast. How were Whitestone REIT's earnings last quarter? Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.06. Whitestone REIT had a net margin of 25.30% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.57%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.23 earnings per share. How often does Whitestone REIT pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Whitestone REIT? Whitestone REIT declared a monthly dividend on Tuesday, March 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.04 per share on Tuesday, June 13th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.65%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 1st. Read our dividend analysis for WSR. What ETFs hold Whitestone REIT's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) stock in their portfolio include Cambria Global Real Estate ETF (BLDG), AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC), Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF), iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT), JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF (BBRE), First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI) and Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (FREL).Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (DFAR). Is Whitestone REIT a good dividend stock? Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.64%. WSR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 67.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for WSR. What guidance has Whitestone REIT issued on next quarter's earnings? Whitestone REIT updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 28th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.95-$0.99 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.02. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is James C. Mastandrea's approval rating as Whitestone REIT's CEO? 18 employees have rated Whitestone REIT Chief Executive Officer James C. Mastandrea on Glassdoor.com. James C. Mastandrea has an approval rating of 29% among the company's employees. This puts James C. Mastandrea in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 24.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Whitestone REIT to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Whitestone REIT own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Whitestone REIT investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), New Residential Investment (NRZ), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), General Electric (GE), Medical Properties Trust (MPW) and NGL Energy Partners (NGL). What is Whitestone REIT's stock symbol? Whitestone REIT trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WSR." How do I buy shares of Whitestone REIT? Shares of WSR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Whitestone REIT's stock price today? One share of WSR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.50. How much money does Whitestone REIT make? Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) has a market capitalization of $420.10 million and generates $140.58 million in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $35.27 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.71 on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact Whitestone REIT? Whitestone REIT's mailing address is 2600 SOUTH GESSNER SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX, 77063. The official website for the company is www.whitestonereit.com. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at (713) 827-9595, via email at kreed@whitestonereit.com, or via fax at 713-465-8847. This page (NYSE:WSR) was last updated on 3/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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