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Arbor Realty Trust

ABR · NYSE

Market closed$5.18$0.030000 (+0.58%)After hours $5.16 · -0.31%

Key statistics

Previous close$5.15
Open$5.24
Day high$5.37
Day low$5.13
52-week high$12.58
52-week low$4.86
Market cap996.43M
Volume2.76M
Average volume4.45M
P/E ratio4.93
Forward P/E—
EPS1.05
Dividend yield+20.66%

Market context

Why it moved

Arbor Realty Trust edged modestly higher, supported by a broadly favorable environment for small-cap and real estate stocks amid positive economic momentum, even as its persistently high short interest of roughly 23% of the float continues to create potential for short-covering-driven upside.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Arbor Realty Trust edged higher, closing up modestly, as JPMorgan upgraded the stock from Underweight to Neutral ahead of Q2 earnings due July 24 — though the bank simultaneously cut its price target to $5.50 from $7.00, reflecting ongoing caution around the mortgage REIT's earnings outlook. The upgrade offers limited relief for a stock near 52-week lows and trading well below consensus targets, with the latest quarter having missed EPS estimates significantly ($0.07 vs. $0.16 expected) and the broader mortgage REIT sector navigating elevated rates, persistent inflation, and a frozen Fed.

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July 17, 2026Arbor Realty Trust closed modestly higher, outperforming several mortgage REIT peers amid a broader real estate sector that closed near its 52-week high. The gain came as cooler-than-expected June CPI data earlier in the week boosted rate-sensitive sectors, with mortgage REITs broadly benefiting from easing inflation concerns and renewed hopes for Fed rate cuts. Arbor, trading near its own 52-week low, also saw its Series F preferred shares go ex-dividend on July 15, keeping income-focused investors attentive to the stock. The XLRE sector ETF closed near its 52-week high, highlighting a contrast with ABR's depressed valuation and ongoing investor scrutiny of its commercial real estate loan portfolio.

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July 15, 2026Arbor Realty Trust edged higher, though shares remain near their 52-week low as persistent credit quality concerns and balance sheet pressures continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Analysts flag ongoing challenges including unresolved multifamily loans, growing REO assets, a recent dividend cut to $0.17/quarter, and a payout ratio of 267% that raises sustainability questions — with management guiding for a prolonged recovery through late 2026. A soft June CPI print provided modest relief across rate-sensitive real estate names, but ABR's deep discount to book value (~$11.63/share) and high short interest keep the recovery thesis contested.

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July 14, 2026Arbor Realty Trust declined, trading near its 52-week low, as a combination of company-specific concerns and broader macro headwinds weighed on sentiment. Analysts have flagged the mortgage REIT as a stock to avoid, citing deteriorating credit quality, declining tangible book value, and elevated short interest — compounded by its recent $325 million convertible senior note issuance raising questions about balance sheet flexibility. A broader risk-off session driven by renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions, surging oil prices, and a chip-stock selloff added pressure across equities, with the real estate sector also softening.

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July 11, 2026Arbor Realty Trust edged higher, closing up nearly 2%, though shares remain near their 52-week low as the company continues to battle persistent balance sheet pressures. Analyst sentiment stays cautious following a second dividend cut to $0.17/quarter earlier this year, with ongoing concerns about unresolved multifamily loans, growing real estate owned (REO), and a payout ratio far exceeding earnings. Management's guidance to reduce REO to $250M–$300M by year-end signals a prolonged recovery, while the broader mortgage REIT sector navigates geopolitical-driven rate volatility and a CRE market defined by selective, disciplined underwriting.

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July 10, 2026Arbor Realty Trust edged up modestly, clawing back from a fresh 52-week low hit earlier in the week, though the stock remains under significant pressure near multi-year lows. The recent $375M convertible note offering — used to refinance $270M in near-term debt and fund ~$114M in share repurchases — has done little to ease investor concerns, with analysts broadly maintaining Sell/Reduce ratings and a consensus target of $7.38. A latest article flagging ABR among high-yield dividend stocks 'in serious danger' underscores persistent worries over the $0.17 quarterly dividend's coverage against weak earnings.

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July 9, 2026Arbor Realty Trust closed modestly lower, hovering near its 52-week low, as the company continues to navigate a challenging recovery amid deteriorating asset quality, a recent dividend cut to $0.17/quarter, and a Q1 EPS miss of $0.07 vs. $0.16 expected. The stock has shed over 50% in the past year. Last week, Arbor completed a $375M convertible notes offering at 6.25% to refinance $270M of near-term debt and fund ~$114M in share buybacks — a recapitalization move that offers balance sheet relief but introduces potential dilution. Analyst consensus remains a "Reduce" with an average price target of $7.38, well above current levels.

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July 8, 2026Arbor Realty Trust closed modestly lower, touching a fresh 52-week low intraday, as investors weigh the implications of the company's major capital restructuring. Arbor completed a $375 million offering of 6.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029, using proceeds to redeem $270 million of 4.50% senior notes maturing in September 2026 and to fund share repurchases — including a prepaid forward covering ~18.9 million shares. While the deal addresses near-term debt maturities, the potential issuance of up to ~69 million shares on conversion raises dilution concerns. The overhang is compounded by a bearish analyst consensus ("Reduce"), recent EPS miss ($0.07 vs. $0.16 expected), a dividend cut to $0.17/quarter, and a payout ratio of 174% that signals further pressure.

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marketscreener.com · July 17, 2026JPMorgan Upgrades Arbor Realty to Neutral From Underweight, Lowers Price Target to $5.50 From $7MarketBeat · July 17, 2026Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR) Upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. to Neutral RatingThe Real Deal · July 16, 2026Arbor accused of dangling refinance before foreclosing on Georgia apartmentsStock Titan · June 30, 2026Arbor Realty Trust seeks $300M in convertible notes, with extra $45M optionStock Titan · April 27, 2026Before markets open May 8, Arbor Realty releases Q1 results, calls at 10 a.m.Quiver Quantitative · February 6, 2026Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results Release and Conference Call
Mt Newswire · July 17, 2026JPMorgan Upgrades Arbor Realty to Neutral From Underweight, Lowers Price Target to $5.50 From $7
Benzinga · July 17, 2026JP Morgan Upgrades Arbor Realty Trust to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $5.5
Benzinga · July 2, 2026Piper Sandler Maintains Underweight on Arbor Realty Trust, Lowers Price Target to $5.5
Mt Newswire · July 1, 2026Arbor Realty Trust Prices Upsized $325 Million Convertible Notes Offering
Mt Newswire · June 30, 2026Arbor Realty Trust Plans $300 Million Private Offering of Convertible Notes
Benzinga · May 14, 2026Citizens Maintains Market Outperform on Arbor Realty Trust, Lowers Price Target to $8.5
Benzinga · May 12, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Underperform on Arbor Realty Trust, Lowers Price Target to $6.5
Mt Newswire · May 8, 2026Arbor Realty Trust Q1 Distributable Earnings, Revenue Fall

Peers

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