Granite Point Mo - GPMT STOCK NEWS

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) has announced its third quarter 2024 dividends and provided a business update. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock and $0.4375 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, both payable on October 15, 2024. GPMT reported progress in resolving nonaccrual loans, with three such loans totaling over $120 million in principal balance addressed during the quarter.

The company also repurchased 0.7 million common shares at an average price of $2.73 per share, totaling approximately $2 million. GPMT's Board has increased the share buyback authorization by an additional 3 million common shares. As of September 20th, the company held about $110 million in unrestricted cash and $54 million in unlevered REO assets.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) has announced a CFO transition. Blake Johnson will be appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2024. Johnson will join the company as Deputy CFO by October 28, 2024, before assuming the full CFO role. This change comes as current CFO Marcin Urbaszek has submitted his resignation to pursue an opportunity with a global financial institution.

Urbaszek will remain with Granite Point until Johnson's official appointment to ensure a smooth transition. CEO Jack Taylor expressed confidence in Johnson's financial expertise and familiarity with the company, as he previously served as Granite Point's Controller. The transition is not related to any financial or operational issues within the company.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing a GAAP Net Loss of $(66.7) million, or $(1.31) per basic share, including a $(60.8) million provision for credit losses. The company's book value per common share decreased to $9.84, with a total CECL reserve of $266.9 million. GPMT realized $103.7 million in loan repayments and resolved several non-performing loans. Post-quarter, the company resolved two significant loans and realized approximately $143 million in loan repayments. GPMT maintains a 98% floating rate loan portfolio with $2.7 billion in total loan commitments, primarily consisting of senior loans. The company also repurchased 0.5 million shares of its common stock during the quarter.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) has announced the dates for its second quarter 2024 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, after market close on August 5, 2024. A conference call to review the results will be held on August 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Investors can participate in the teleconference by calling (877) 407-8031 (or (201) 689-8031 for international callers) approximately 10 minutes before the start time. The call will also be available via live webcast on the company's website. For those unable to attend, a telephone playback will be available from August 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET through August 20, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. ET.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock and $0.4375 per share of its 7% Series A Preferred Stock for Q2 2024, payable on July 15, 2024. The Board emphasized maintaining book value amid real estate challenges and highlighted strategic share repurchases, having bought back 0.5 million shares this quarter. A $11.6 million nonaccrual loan was resolved, resulting in a $2.5 million expected loss, and a $37.6 million nonaccrual loan is under contract for sale, expected to close in Q3 2024. The company funded $10 million on existing commitments and realized $45 million in repayments.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) reported its financial results for Q1 2024, addressing challenges in the commercial real estate sector due to high interest rates and low liquidity. The company increased CECL reserves to manage uncertainties, maintained low leverage, and high liquidity. The quarter saw a GAAP Net Loss of $(77.7) million, Distributable Earnings of $1.3 million, book value per share of $11.14, and dividends declared. The company funded $17.5 million in loan commitments, realized $35.5 million in loan repayments, and ended the quarter with $155 million in unrestricted cash. Post-quarter, they funded $3 million in loans and received $13 million in paydowns.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) announces the release of financial results for the first quarter of 2024 on May 7, 2024, with a conference call scheduled for May 8, 2024. Investors can join the call or listen live online. A playback option will be available for those unable to attend.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (GPMT) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share for common stock and $0.4375 per share for Series A Preferred Stock for the first quarter of 2024. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2024. The Board considered factors like nonaccrual loans, leverage, real estate market trends, and interest rate expectations. The company aims for distributable earnings to cover the dividend, but near-term profitability may be impacted by nonaccrual loans.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (GPMT) announces its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held virtually on June 6, 2024. Stockholders can participate online and vote on key matters. The meeting aims to enhance accessibility for all stockholders.