Whitestone REIT (WSR)

HOUSTON, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 after the market close on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

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For my first rating of Whitestone REIT, I'm calling it a buy, contrary to what the Seeking Alpha quant system is saying. Upside factors are net portfolio growth, proven FFO, cash flow growth, and penetration of key population growth areas, like Texas/Arizona. The recent Fed decision to lower target rates could spark lower cost of capital for REITs if we see a period of lower interest rates for real estate.

HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that through its operating partnership, Whitestone REIT Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), it has amended, expanded and extended its $750 million credit facility, comprised of a $375 million revolver and $375 million term loan. The revolver is scheduled to mature in September 2029 with two six-month options to extend the maturity date and the term loan is scheduled to mature in January 2031.

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Shopping center REITs are undervalued, with record-low vacancies, robust rental growth, and limited new supply driving a multi-year runway for outsized returns. Leasing activity has exceeded expectations, with higher rents, lower costs, and better tenant quality replacing bankrupt retailers, supporting stronger earnings growth. Public shopping center REITs trade at a significant discount to private market values and replacement costs, despite improved fundamentals and institutional capital interest.

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HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.045 per share on the Company's common shares and operating partnership units for the fourth quarter of 2025.   The dividend represents a quarterly amount of $0.135 per share, and an annualized amount of $0.54 per share.

Whitestone REIT (WSR -1.61%), which owns and operates community-focused open-air retail centers in the Sun Belt, released its earnings on July 30, 2025. The company reported Core Funds from Operations (FFO) per share of $0.26 (non-GAAP), far exceeding the analyst consensus of $0.08 (non-GAAP).

Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Christine C. J. Mastandrea - President & COO David K.

Whitestone (WSR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.24 per share a year ago.

HOUSTON, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced its operating and financial results for the second quarter and year-to-date of 2025. Whitestone creates neighborhood center communities in its high-quality open-air shopping centers that it acquires, owns, manages, develops, and redevelops primarily in some of the largest, fastest-growing, high-household-income markets in the Sun Belt.

Whitestone REIT excels through data-driven, localized market selection, disciplined infill strategy, and curated tenant clusters, delivering above-peer NOI growth and high retention. Their tech-enabled, asset-smart approach maximizes value with lower capex, leveraging Placer.ai and ESRGI for tenant and site selection, driving strong leasing spreads. Despite operational excellence, WSR trades at a significant premium to small-cap REIT peers and its own historical average, limiting near-term upside potential.

HOUSTON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 after the market close on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

AI adoption will drive long-term value for REITs by boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding profit margins, ultimately raising FFO and fair valuations. Management-intensive REIT sectors—like multifamily, retail, tower infrastructure, and single-family rentals—stand to benefit most from AI-powered operational improvements. Smaller REITs may gain a competitive edge as AI tools help them operate more efficiently, potentially narrowing the gap with larger players.

Ron Kamdem, Morgan Stanley head of U.S. REITS and commercial real estate research, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss AI in CRE and the future of real estate.