NYSE:SAFESpecialized REITs
Has Morgan Stanley’s SAFE Downgrade Exposed Deeper Questions About Safehold’s Ground-Lease Model?
Earlier this week, Morgan Stanley downgraded Safehold, citing concerns over subdued ground-lease origination activity, a high dividend payout ratio, tenant litigation, and uncertainty around fee income and Caret value realization.
This shift adds to an already mixed analyst backdrop for the REIT, highlighting how business model complexity and legal overhangs can weigh on sentiment even amid solid reported profitability metrics.
Next, we’ll explore how Morgan Stanley’s concerns about subdued...