CTO Realty Growth (CTO) Stock Overview
A publicly traded real estate investment trust. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$20.66 |
| 52 Week High | US$21.08 |
| 52 Week Low | US$15.07 |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.08% |
| 3 Month Change | 10.13% |
| 1 Year Change | 14.33% |
| 3 Year Change | 24.31% |
| 5 Year Change | 13.64% |
| Change since IPO | 618.61% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 08
CTO: Stable 2026 Earnings Outlook Will Support Further Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their price target for CTO Realty Growth steady at $23.00, reflecting largely unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, growth and profit margin assumptions. What's in the News CTO Realty Growth issued revised unaudited earnings guidance for 2026, with expected Net Income Attributable to the Company per Common Share, Diluted, in a range of $0.53 to $0.59.Seeking Alpha • Jun 05
CTO Realty Growth: 7.6% Yield With Approaching Call - Bargain Or Trap?
Summary CTO Realty Growth is a small-cap REIT focused on shopping centers in high-growth Southern U.S. markets, offering stable rents and an unsecured balance sheet. CTO.PR.A preferred stock yields 7.6%, trades below par, and faces a call date in July 2026, presenting potential capital gain upon redemption. CTO's financials show an asset coverage ratio near 200%, but high leverage (debt/EBITDA ~8) places it in speculative territory per Moody’s methodology. Lack of formal credit rating, sector concentration, and small size increase risk, but CTO.PR.A’s yield and call dynamics may appeal to income-focused investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 17
CTO: Texas Retail Acquisition And Higher 2026 Earnings Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on CTO Realty Growth from $22.50 to $23.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that refine their overall view of the stock's risk and earnings profile. What's in the News CTO Realty Growth revised unaudited 2026 earnings guidance, with expected diluted net income per common share of $0.53 to $0.59, updating a prior range issued earlier in the year (company guidance).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 08
CTO: Stable 2026 Earnings Outlook Will Support Further Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their price target for CTO Realty Growth steady at $23.00, reflecting largely unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, growth and profit margin assumptions. What's in the News CTO Realty Growth issued revised unaudited earnings guidance for 2026, with expected Net Income Attributable to the Company per Common Share, Diluted, in a range of $0.53 to $0.59.Seeking Alpha • Jun 05
CTO Realty Growth: 7.6% Yield With Approaching Call - Bargain Or Trap?
Summary CTO Realty Growth is a small-cap REIT focused on shopping centers in high-growth Southern U.S. markets, offering stable rents and an unsecured balance sheet. CTO.PR.A preferred stock yields 7.6%, trades below par, and faces a call date in July 2026, presenting potential capital gain upon redemption. CTO's financials show an asset coverage ratio near 200%, but high leverage (debt/EBITDA ~8) places it in speculative territory per Moody’s methodology. Lack of formal credit rating, sector concentration, and small size increase risk, but CTO.PR.A’s yield and call dynamics may appeal to income-focused investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 17
CTO: Texas Retail Acquisition And Higher 2026 Earnings Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on CTO Realty Growth from $22.50 to $23.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that refine their overall view of the stock's risk and earnings profile. What's in the News CTO Realty Growth revised unaudited 2026 earnings guidance, with expected diluted net income per common share of $0.53 to $0.59, updating a prior range issued earlier in the year (company guidance).Narrative Update • Apr 30
CTO: Fair Outlook Balances Texas Expansion With Revised 2026 Earnings Guidance
Analysts have adjusted their price target on CTO Realty Growth from $21.08 to $22.50, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margins and the P/E they apply to future earnings. What's in the News Issued revised unaudited 2026 guidance for Net Income Attributable to the Company per Common Share, Diluted, in a range of $0.53 to $0.59 (company guidance).Seeking Alpha • Mar 10
CTO Realty Growth: One Of My Favorite REITs Because Of Growth Potential
Summary CTO Realty Growth is a standout REIT with a focus on high-quality, multi-tenant assets in economically strong areas, showing significant revenue and EBITDA growth. CTO trades at a discount to book value, offers a nearly 8% dividend yield, and has a high occupancy rate exceeding 93%. Risks include sensitivity to interest rates and regional economic dependence, but potential Fed rate cuts could lower borrowing costs and boost property values. CTO's strong investment strategy, attractive valuations, and forward growth potential make it a compelling investment, with projections for substantial future acquisitions and NOI growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 08
CTO Realty: Relative Value Is In Store
Summary CTO Realty Growth, Inc. shows robust growth with a 96% occupancy rate, $91.4 million annualized base rent, and a significant portfolio expansion to 4.6 million square feet. The REIT's valuation metrics, including a forward P/FFO ratio of 10.55x and an 8% dividend yield, indicate compelling relative value. Despite an elevated net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6.4x, CTO's strong lease spreads, NOI growth, and $200 million liquidity suggest solid debt repayment capabilities. In our view, its material risks include potential re-inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, which could impact interest rates, asset valuations, and financing costs. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 06
CTO Realty: Long Growth Runway And Valuation Make Them A Buy
Summary CTO Realty Growth presents a compelling buy opportunity with a forward P/AFFO multiple of 10.34x, well below the sector median of 17.04x. The REIT's strong growth potential is supported by strategic acquisitions in high-growth Sun Belt markets and a significant increase in investment activity. Despite higher leverage, management's efforts to deleverage and a solid balance sheet support future growth, with raised FFO and AFFO guidance for 2024. While the REIT has a riskier tenant profile, its attractive valuation and potential for capital appreciation make it a strong buy for long-term investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 25
CTO Realty Growth: Exceeding A 7.5% Yield And Still Impressing Me
Summary CTO Realty Growth has appreciated 14.31% YTD, focusing on quality over quantity in high-growth markets like Florida and Georgia, benefiting from population migration trends. Q3 earnings beat estimates with $31.81 million in revenue and $0.50 FFO, showcasing strong performance and strategic portfolio upgrades, including multi-tenant and grocery-anchored properties. Despite risks like competition and macroeconomic factors, CTO's dividend yield exceeds 7.5%, and it's trading below book value, offering significant upside potential. With a market cap to EBITDA multiple of 8.19x and a 7.67% dividend yield, CTO remains undervalued compared to peers, making it a compelling investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 15
CTO Realty Growth: Strong Q3 Performance With Robust Dividend Yield
Summary CTO Realty Growth, Inc. has been expanding aggressively since 2019, achieving robust revenue and net income growth, making it an excellent choice for real estate diversification. CTO's third quarter 2024 performance highlights a 22% CAGR, significant investments, and strategic asset monetization, showcasing its adaptability and growth-oriented approach. CTO's valuation metrics, including a 7.72% dividend yield and strong cash flow ratios, underscore its potential for income generation and capital appreciation. Despite risks like rising interest rates and long-term debt, CTO's conservative debt management and strategic investments position it well for long-term stability and growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 23
CTO Realty Growth: Cheaply Valued With High Dividend Yield And Growth Potential
Summary CTO Realty Growth pays a high dividend yield and is ideally located in some of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. The company's diversified portfolio and proactive management have positioned it well for continued growth in the commercial real estate sector. A smaller size REIT, it's also cheaply valued and could potentially make use of very strong tailwinds as it grows alongside its main markets. Investors are encouraged to consider CTO for its stability, income potential, and growth prospects in a fluctuating market. I'm Mapache Investing, I look for well placed companies that offer high dividends and are strongly positioned in high growth markets, providing assymetrical opportunities for both income and capital appreciation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 14
Retail Therapy For Your Portfolio: CTO Realty's 8.1% Yield Packs A Punch
Summary CTO Realty Growth, Inc. offers an 8.1% dividend yield, attractive valuation, and potential for capital gains, making it appealing for income-focused investors. The company benefits from strong occupancy rates, favorable market dynamics, and a growing portfolio, but its small size and higher leverage warrant caution. Despite elevated leverage, CTO Realty maintains a healthy balance sheet with a well-laddered maturity schedule and no exposure to floating interest rates. For those willing to embrace some risk, CTO's combination of solid growth expectations and a lofty dividend could deliver elevated returns over the coming years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 24
Leasing Triumphs And Strategic Shifts Promise Growth, Yet Analysts Forecast Shrinking Margins And High Debt Risks
A shift towards a more attractive tenant mix and strategic dispositions indicates a focus on quality and growth in earnings and portfolio.Seeking Alpha • Sep 15
CTO Realty Growth: I'm Buying The Commons For The 8% Dividend Yield
Summary CTO Realty Growth has kept its quarterly dividend stable and currently offers a fully covered 8% dividend yield. The retail REIT is trading at a price-to-free cash flow multiple of 9.71x, below its historical range. Fed rate cuts will deliver a huge boost to investor sentiment and the REIT's multiple. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 17
CTO Realty Growth: Growth To Resume In H2 2024 (Maintain Buy)
Summary CTO Q2 earnings report shows modest growth and limited investment activity, with a 2% same property NOI growth. Despite a decline in Core FFO and AFFO, management's guidance raise and increased investment activity outlook are well-received by the market. CTO common and preferred shares are still viewed as attractive, with potential upside to NAV and strong yields, despite risks such as delays in rate cuts and share issuances. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 09
CTO Realty Growth: A Discounted Way To Play The Retail Boom
Summary CTO Realty Growth is a retail REIT with strong leasing prospects, trading at a discounted 11X AFFO multiple and 7.5% dividend yield. Retail real estate is gaining respect as a growth play, leading to potential upside for retail REITs like CTO. CTO's property portfolio and leasing prospects show potential for revenue growth and increased occupancy, with a fair value estimate of $25.50 per share. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 30
CTO Realty Growth: Yields 7.75%, Increased Guidance, Trades At Discount To Book
Summary CTO Realty Growth benefits from high-income earners moving to Sun Belt states with lower tax rates, leading to potential growth opportunities. CTO delivered a strong Q2, beating revenue and FFO estimates, increasing guidance, and positioning well for future investments and profitability. Despite underperforming the market, CTO offers value with a discount to book value, attractive profitability metrics, and a high dividend yield of 7.75%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 16
CTO Realty: Long-Term Revenue And FFO Growth Make It Buy
Summary CTO is an equity REIT, which buys and manages high-quality retail properties located in business-friendly and growing markets. Long-term revenue and FFO growth, along with increasing dividends, make CTO an attractive investment option. CTO Realty Growth, Inc. could see FFO growth in 2024 due to recent acquisitions and new team members. I think that the recent asset recycling that took place in 2024 could bring new cash to reinvest in new properties. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 19
CTO Realty: A Good Fit For Dividend Portfolios With An Attractive Valuation
Summary CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is a REIT that owns and manages retail and mixed-use properties. The company has a long history dating back over 110 years, transitioning from a land-focused company to an income-oriented REIT. The portfolio is well diversified and the business conservatively financed. The current price makes for a very attractive dividend yield and a decent margin of safety. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 14
We Think Some Shareholders May Hesitate To Increase CTO Realty Growth, Inc.'s (NYSE:CTO) CEO Compensation
Key Insights CTO Realty Growth's Annual General Meeting to take place on 20th of June Salary of US$640.7k is part of...Seeking Alpha • Feb 27
CTO Realty Growth: Back In Growth Mode
Summary CTO's Q4 earnings report exceeded our expectations, leading us to upgrade to Buy. Strong leasing activity drove meaningful rent growth and filled key vacancies. Dispositions brought office exposure to 1 property (n.b., <6% of GLA). The Company repurchased common and preferred shares and sold off its remaining subsurface interests, moves that should bode well for a re-rating. We revise our target price up ~9% to ~$22.8/share, implying ~33% upside plus the ~9% yield. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 28
CTO Realty Growth: Why I'm Buying This 9% Dividend Yield
Summary CTO Realty Growth's common shares are down 12% in the past year, trading at 8.8x its adjusted FFO. The REIT owns mainly retail properties and earns a fee as the external manager of Alpine Income Property. CTO's balance sheet is conservatively structured with staggered debt maturities, but occupancy at 89.6% needs to be improved. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 04
CTO Realty Growth: Yields 8.84% And Trades -18.38% Discount To Book Value
Summary Real Estate Investment Trusts have rallied after a decline earlier in the year, with VNQ up 1.43% YTD. I plan to invest in discounted income-producing assets like CTO Realty Growth before the Fed pivots. CTO's Q3 results show strong performance, with FFO beating estimates and the company raising guidance for 2023. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| CTO | US REITs | US Market | |
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| 7D | -1.5% | -4.3% | 2.0% |
| 1Y | 14.3% | 5.4% | 23.3% |
Return vs Industry: CTO exceeded the US REITs industry which returned 9.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CTO underperformed the US Market which returned 25.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CTO volatility | |
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| CTO Average Weekly Movement | 2.6% |
| REITs Industry Average Movement | 3.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: CTO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CTO's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 42 | John Albright | www.ctoreit.com |
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust. The firm owns and operates a portfolio of high-quality, retail-based properties located primarily in higher growth markets in the United States. CTO also externally manages and owns a meaningful interest in Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc., a publicly traded net lease REIT.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CTO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$706.75m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$6.52m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$154.91m |
107.0x
P/E Ratio4.5x
P/S RatioIs CTO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CTO income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$154.91m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$38.95m |
| Gross Profit | US$115.96m |
| Other Expenses | US$109.44m |
| Earnings | US$6.52m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.19 |
| Gross Margin | 74.86% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.21% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 113.2% |
How did CTO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
7.4%
Current Dividend Yield130%
Payout RatioDoes CTO pay a reliable dividends?
See CTO dividend history and benchmarks| CTO Realty Growth dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 11 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 8 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 11 days |
Does CTO pay a reliable dividends?
See CTO dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/17 17:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gaurav Mehta | Alliance Global Partners |
| Jay Kornreich | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Jason Weaver | JonesTrading Institutional Services, LLC |