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(From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free WSR Stock Alerts $12.41 -0.05 (-0.40%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.39▼$12.4950-Day Range$10.81▼$12.5552-Week Range$8.36▼$13.12Volume232,816 shsAverage Volume277,022 shsMarket Capitalization$620.00 millionP/E Ratio25.85Dividend Yield4.03%Price Target$13.63 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Whitestone REIT alerts: Email Address Whitestone REIT MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.8% Upside$13.63 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.06% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.53Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth8.74%From $1.03 to $1.12 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.19 out of 5 starsFinance Sector616th out of 863 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry122nd out of 179 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWhitestone REIT has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWhitestone REIT has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Whitestone REIT's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.06% 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 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Whitestone REIT has recently increased by 0.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWhitestone REIT is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.99%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWhitestone REIT has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Whitestone REIT is 104.17%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Whitestone REIT will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.64% next year. This indicates that Whitestone REIT will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Whitestone REIT's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WSR. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWhitestone REIT has a news sentiment score of 0.53. 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 0.71 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Whitestone REIT this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows27 people have added Whitestone REIT to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 8% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Whitestone REIT insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.50% of the stock of Whitestone REIT is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions69.51% of the stock of Whitestone REIT is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Whitestone REIT's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Whitestone REIT are expected to grow by 8.74% in the coming year, from $1.03 to $1.12 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Whitestone REIT is 25.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.51.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Whitestone REIT is 25.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 36.86.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWhitestone REIT has a PEG Ratio of 2.01. 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 1.45. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Whitestone REIT's valuation and earnings. 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The Company believes its strong community connections and deep tenant relationships are key to the success of its current centers and its acquisition strategy.Read More WSR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WSR Stock News HeadlinesMay 18 at 4:26 AM | americanbankingnews.comWhitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) Shares Pass Above 200-Day Moving Average of $11.88May 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Announces Preliminary Results of 2024 Annual Meeting of ShareholdersMay 10, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Urges Shareholders to Support Its Highly Qualified Trustee Nominees at the Annual Meeting on May 14 – Vote Today Using the White Proxy CardMay 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWhitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) Stock Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $11.75May 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comEREZ ASSET MANAGEMENT OUTLINES SPECIFIC INITIATIVES ITS NOMINEES WILL ADVANCE IF ELECTED TO WHITESTONE REIT BOARDMay 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comEREZ ASSET MANAGEMENT SENDS LETTER TO WHITESTONE SHAREHOLDERS QUESTIONING RECENT CONDUCT OF WHITESTONE REIT BOARDMay 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comEREZ ASSET MANAGEMENT RESPONDS TO FALSE ACCUSATIONS IN WHITESTONE REIT'S PRESS RELEASEMay 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhitestone REIT: Strong Buy Rating Affirmed Amid Solid Financials and Strategic Growth ProspectsMay 3, 2024 | insidermonkey.comWhitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT (WSR) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Developments and ...May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Whitestone REIT Earnings CallMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeading Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends That Shareholders Vote FOR ALL of Whitestone REIT’s Board Nominees on the WHITE Proxy CardMay 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comLeading Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends That Shareholders Vote FOR ALL of Whitestone REIT's Board Nominees on the WHITE Proxy CardMay 2, 2024 | investorplace.comWSR Stock Earnings: Whitestone REIT Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024May 1, 2024 | msn.comWhitestone REIT reports mixed Q1 results; updates FY24 outlookMay 1, 2024 | sfgate.comWhitestone: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhitestone REIT Q1 2024 Earnings: Strong Performance with Revenue and FFO GrowthMay 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhitestone REIT earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsApril 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comLEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRM ISS RECOMMENDS WHITESTONE REIT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR CHANGE USING EREZ ASSET MANAGEMENT'S BLUE PROXY CARDApril 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Board of Trustees Sets the Record StraightApril 27, 2024 | money.usnews.comWhitestone REITApril 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comEREZ ASSET MANAGEMENT SENDS LETTER TO WHITESTONE REIT SHAREHOLDERS COMMENTING ON THE BOARD'S LACK OF CANDORApril 24, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhitestone REIT Publishes Investor Presentation Highlighting Execution of Our Strategy to Continue Driving Long Term Sustainable Value CreationApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEREZ ASSET MANAGEMENT RELEASES PRESENTATION OUTLINING THE CASE FOR CHANGE AT WHITESTONE REITSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings5/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/14 Dividend5/01/2024Dividend Payable5/14/2024Today5/19/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/13 Dividend6/04/2024Dividend Payable6/13/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryDiversified REITs Current SymbolNYSE:WSR CUSIP96608420 CIK1175535 Webwww.whitestonereit.com Phone(713) 827-9595Fax713-465-8847Employees79Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$13.63 High Stock Price Target$15.00 Low Stock Price Target$11.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.48 Trailing P/E Ratio25.85 Forward P/E Ratio12.05 P/E Growth2.01Net Income$19.18 million Net Margins16.64% Pretax Margin17.17% Return on Equity5.77% Return on Assets2.20% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.51 Current Ratio2.09 Quick Ratio2.09 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$146.97 million Price / Sales4.22 Cash Flow$1.08 per share Price / Cash Flow11.54 Book Value$8.55 per share Price / Book1.45Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares49,960,000Free Float47,212,000Market Cap$620.00 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.19 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David K. Holeman CPA (Age 61)CEO & Director Comp: $562.52kMr. J. Scott Hogan (Age 54)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $337.65kMs. Christine C. J. Mastandrea (Age 58)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $420.08kMr. Peter A. Tropoli (Age 52)General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $347.93kMs. Soklin Siv (Age 50)Vice President of Human Resources Comp: $268.02kMr. David MordyDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Matthew A. OkminRegional Senior Vice President of ArizonaDavid C. SpagnoloRegional Senior Vice President of Dallas & AustinMr. Michael LyControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsOne Liberty PropertiesNYSE:OLPAmerican Assets TrustNYSE:AATDiversified Healthcare TrustNASDAQ:DHCCommunity Healthcare TrustNYSE:CHCTSummit Hotel PropertiesNYSE:INNView All Competitors WSR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Whitestone REIT stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Whitestone REIT in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WSR shares. View WSR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Whitestone REIT's stock price target for 2024? 4 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Whitestone REIT's shares. Their WSR share price targets range from $11.00 to $15.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $13.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.8% 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 2024? Whitestone REIT's stock was trading at $12.29 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WSR stock has increased by 1.0% and is now trading at $12.41. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Whitestone REIT's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 6th 2024. View our WSR earnings forecast. How were Whitestone REIT's earnings last quarter? Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 1st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.06. The real estate investment trust earned $37.16 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $38 million. Whitestone REIT had a net margin of 16.64% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.77%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.24 earnings per share. How often does Whitestone REIT pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Whitestone REIT? Whitestone REIT announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 4th will be given a dividend of $0.0413 per share on Thursday, June 13th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.99%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 4th. Read our dividend analysis for WSR. Is Whitestone REIT a good dividend stock? Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.99%. 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 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 104.17%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, WSR will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. 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).First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM). What guidance has Whitestone REIT issued on next quarter's earnings? Whitestone REIT updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.980-1.040 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.020. 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). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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