EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP)

If I could only buy 3 REITs, I would stick to blue chips. REITs with fortress balance sheets and exceptional track records. These would be my 3 picks.

Investors interested in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks are likely familiar with City Office REIT (CIO) and EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

JACKSON, Miss. , Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that it will hold its Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Many REITs are still trading at decade-low valuations. But as interest rates are cut, they could strongly recover. I present two blue-chip REITs offering a once-in-a-decade opportunity.

REITs performed very well in August (+5.48%), almost pulling the REIT sector's year-to-date total return back into the black (-1.11%). Small cap (+7.52%) and mid cap REITs (+7.13%) averaged strong gains in August while large caps (+3.16%) and micro caps (+0.87%) averaged more modest returns. 83.87% of REIT securities had a positive total return in August.

Investors with an interest in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks have likely encountered both City Office REIT (CIO) and EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

JACKSON, Miss. , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "we", "our", "us" or "EastGroup") announced today its participation in upcoming conferences.

Investors with an interest in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks have likely encountered both City Office REIT (CIO) and EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

U.S. equity markets notched another series of record highs this week, surging into the weekend after surprisingly dovish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, who hinted at imminent rate cuts. Powell used his final Jackson Hole speech as Fed Chair to deliver a clear policy pivot, an unexpected reversal after months of insistence that tariff-related inflation warranted a hawkish framework. Markets were equally relieved by the policy-focused nature of Powell's speech amid speculation that the address may be used instead as a potential defiant sermon on central bank independence.

Tech sector capital investment is surging, but enterprise AI adoption is showing disappointing returns, with 95% seeing zero ROI per an MIT study. This disconnect raises concerns about who will ultimately pay for the ongoing AI investment if enterprise customers remain slow to realize benefits. Recent underperformance in growth tech stocks reflects these doubts, while value-oriented dividend stocks have demonstrated resilience and defensiveness.

JACKSON, Miss. , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 10.7% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $1.55 per share from $1.40 per share.

Inflation is in a tug of war: Disinflationary housing offsets inflationary tariffs, but tariffs will increasingly push consumer prices higher over the next year. The economy and stock market are both K-shaped, with affluent consumers and AI-related stocks thriving while others struggle or stagnate. Despite these divergences, I remain committed to value-oriented dividend growth investing, focusing on stocks with strong yields and growth potential.

Investors with an interest in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks have likely encountered both City Office REIT (CIO) and EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

I focus on 'wide moat' REITs with durable competitive advantages and strong valuation discounts for superior risk-adjusted returns. Equity LifeStyle boasts resilient demand drivers, high switching costs, robust brand engagement, and a stellar financial track record, now trading at multi-year lows. EastGroup leverages network-effect clusters, diversified tenants, and disciplined development, offering strong growth, a fortress balance sheet, and attractive valuation.

EGP owns top-tier, small-bay warehouses in strong Sunbelt markets, boasting high occupancy and resilient demand versus larger industrial peers. The stock is now undervalued, trading at 21.8x AFFO and below NAV, despite a stellar track record and 10% annual AFFO/share growth potential. EGP's conservative balance sheet (14% debt/capital) offers low-risk and dry powder for accretive development, supporting future growth.

Retail-driven meme stock mania is back, echoing 2021's irrational exuberance, with surges in fundamentally weak, heavily shorted stocks. Market leadership is shifting from the "Magnificent 7" to the "Fabulous 5" AI giants, driven by proprietary technology and AI infrastructure advantages. Despite market optimism, I remain concerned about persistent tariffs, which threaten corporate margins and are largely ignored by investors.