BFS

Saul Centers
BFS
Market cap $856M

35.68 USD

-0.74

2.03%

At close Apr 3, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-2.03%

5 days

-0.86%

1 month

-2.91%

3 months

-7.42%

6 months

-13.19%

Year to date

-6.69%

1 year

-6.11%

5 years

28.62%

10 years

-36.93%

About: Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates, and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: shopping centers, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties. Maximum tenants include grocery stores, discount department stores, and drug stores.

Employees: 79

Real Estate Retail REIT

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Funds holding %

of 7,398 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0.22% more ownership

Funds ownership: 45.77% [Q3] → 45.99% (+0.22%) [Q4]

4% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 51 | Existing positions reduced: 53

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 165 [Q3] → 159 (-6) [Q4]

7% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $460M [Q3] → $428M (-$32.7M) [Q4]

23% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 17 | Existing positions closed: 22

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BFS.

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Financial journalist opinion

Saul Centers Declares Quarterly Dividends

BETHESDA, Md. , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share on its common stock, to be paid on April 30, 2025, to holders of record on April 15, 2025.

Saul Centers Declares Quarterly Dividends

Saul Centers: Mixed Q4 And DC Headwinds Limit Upside

Saul Centers has underperformed over the past decade, with shares losing 35% and facing headwinds from federal government downsizing in the DC/Baltimore area. The company's Q4 results were impacted by project accounting, with a significant increase in costs due to the completion of Twinbrook Quarter Phase 1. High occupancy rates are offset by cost inflation and office space weakness, limiting the potential for same property growth and dividend increases.

Saul Centers: Mixed Q4 And DC Headwinds Limit Upside

Zacks Investment Research

Saul Centers (BFS) Q4 FFO and Revenues Lag Estimates

Saul Centers (BFS) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.63 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.79 per share a year ago.

Saul Centers (BFS) Q4 FFO and Revenues Lag Estimates

Saul Centers, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings

BETHESDA, Md. , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS), an equity real estate investment trust ("REIT"), announced operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 ("2024 Quarter").

Saul Centers, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings

5 REITs Ripe For Buyout

M&A is beneficial for target shareholders, offering premiums of 10%-50%, and identifying potential buyout targets involves analyzing specific features like discount to NAV and valuation disparity. REITs trading below NAV, especially in hot asset classes, are prime M&A candidates. Willingness to sell, management incentives, and operational synergies are crucial factors in determining a company's likelihood of being acquired.

5 REITs Ripe For Buyout

Saul Centers, Inc. Announces Tax Treatment of 2024 Dividends

BETHESDA, Md. , Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS), an equity real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the income tax treatment of its 2024 dividends.

Saul Centers, Inc. Announces Tax Treatment of 2024 Dividends

Zacks Investment Research

What Makes Saul Centers (BFS) a New Buy Stock

Saul Centers (BFS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

What Makes Saul Centers (BFS) a New Buy Stock

Saul Centers Declares Quarterly Dividends

BETHESDA, Md. , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share on its common stock, to be paid on January 31, 2025, to holders of record on January 15, 2025.

Saul Centers Declares Quarterly Dividends

Saul Centers: Access To Affluent Shoppers Will Fuel Growth

Saul Centers, a mid-cap REIT, is now trading at a discount, making it an attractive investment for its Washington DC properties. The company has a strong dividend yield of 6% and stable growth potential, primarily through rental rate increases. Saul's high insider ownership and low market communication make it unique, but also slightly riskier due to high leverage.

Saul Centers: Access To Affluent Shoppers Will Fuel Growth

Zacks Investment Research

Saul Centers (BFS) Q3 FFO and Revenues Beat Estimates

Saul Centers (BFS) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.80 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.76 per share a year ago.

Saul Centers (BFS) Q3 FFO and Revenues Beat Estimates

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