CTO Realty Growth, Inc. - CTO STOCK NEWS

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) reported its Q1 2022 results, showing a net loss per diluted share of $0.17, down 112.9% year-over-year. Core FFO per diluted share rose 69.5% to $1.39, while AFFO per diluted share increased by 52.6% to $1.48. The company acquired a multi-tenant income property for $39.1 million and entered a loan agreement for $8.7 million for retail development. Same-Property NOI grew 17.7%. A three-for-one stock split was announced to enhance shareholder liquidity. The outlook for 2022 has been increased, with acquisition targets set between $200 million and $250 million.

CTO Realty Growth has approved a three-for-one stock split for its common stock, effective for shareholders of record on June 27, 2022. Each shareholder will receive two additional shares for each share held, with distributions occurring on June 30, 2022. The stock will trade at the post-split price starting July 1, 2022. CEO John P. Albright stated this move aims to enhance the stock's tradability and reflects the company's confidence in its long-term growth potential. The upcoming cash dividend will not be affected by the split.

CTO Realty Growth announced a $30 million preferred equity agreement to acquire the Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm property in Allen, Texas. This 458,000 square feet mixed-use asset is anchored by popular retailers like Market Street and The Cheesecake Factory. The investment aims to capitalize on the compression of cap rates in the retail sector, aligning with CTO's strategy of seeking strong risk-adjusted returns. The three-year investment features an interest-only structure and a fixed preferred return above the company's cash yield guidance.

CTO Realty Growth (NYSE: CTO) will release its financial results for Q1 2022 after the market closes on April 28, 2022. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for April 29, 2022, at 9:00 AM ET. Participants can access the call via teleconference by dialing 1 (877) 815-0063 (USA) or 1 (631) 625-3205 (international), entering passcode 3391827. A replay will be available post-call through the company's Investor Relations webpage.

CTO Realty Growth invests in retail-based properties in the U.S. and manages Alpine Income Property Trust (NYSE: PINE).

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) has successfully closed the sale of The Carpenter Hotel ground lease in Austin, Texas, for $17.1 million, reflecting an exit cap rate of 5.66%. This sale is a part of a broader $24.0 million in property dispositions year-to-date, with an average exit cap rate of 6.0%. The proceeds are intended for a Section 1031 like-kind exchange, which allows for tax deferral on reinvested gains. CTO Realty Growth focuses on high-quality retail properties in growth markets across the U.S.

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) announced the acquisition of Price Plaza Shopping Center in Houston, Texas, for $39.1 million, equating to $190 per square foot. The center is 95% occupied, featuring tenants like Best Buy and Ross Stores, positioned near the Energy Corridor. This acquisition enhances CTO's retail portfolio and is expected to generate stable cash flow and value appreciation. The deal included assuming a $17.8 million mortgage at a 4.06% fixed interest rate. The transaction was financed through a 1031 exchange, utilizing previously generated restricted cash.

CTO Realty Growth reported Q4 and annual results for 2021, with Q4 net income per diluted share at $0.13 and annual net income at $4.69. Core FFO per diluted share was $1.07 for Q4 and $3.93 for the year, while AFFO was $1.23 and $4.36, respectively. The company acquired five income properties in Q4 for $138.1 million with a cap rate of 6.1%, and sold one for $21.5 million. It declared a Q1 2022 dividend of $1.08 per share, an 8% increase. Net income decreased due to a prior year's tax benefit. The firm aims for core FFO growth of 15% in 2022.

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) announced an 8.0% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $1.08 per share for Q1 2022, up from $1.00. This dividend is payable on March 31, 2022, to stockholders of record as of March 10, 2022. The annualized yield based on the stock's closing price on February 22, 2022, is approximately 7.4%. Additionally, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39844 per share for the 6.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will also be paid on March 31, 2022.

CTO Realty Growth has appointed Christopher J. Drew to its Board of Directors, effective January 18, 2022. Drew, a Senior Managing Director at JLL Capital Markets with over a decade in commercial real estate, will also serve on the Audit and Governance committees. His experience in overseeing JLL's Miami operations and involvement in financing real estate assets aligns with CTO's strategic goals. The Board currently expands to seven members, with plans to reduce to six post-2022 Annual Meeting.

This appointment aims to strengthen the leadership team as the company executes its strategic business plan.