
FBRT Stock Forecast & Price Target
FBRT Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc. has outlined its strategy to enhance quarterly distributable earnings per share (EPS) by $0.04-$0.06 through the proactive management of old collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The company anticipates that integrating its various segments into a single platform will facilitate long-term growth in book value and economic asset deployment (EAD), as well as provide opportunities for valuation expansion associated with mortgage banking earnings. Despite experiencing limited origination activity in the second quarter, management forecasts a resurgence in origination efforts by the end of the third quarter, supported by a strong pipeline that is expected to drive net portfolio growth.
Bears say
Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc. experienced a significant decline in its portfolio's principal balance, decreasing by $263 million to a total of $4.5 billion across 147 loans, predominantly in the multifamily sector, which raises concerns about overall portfolio stability. The trust also faces the challenge of higher financing costs compared to its peers, potentially leading to lower-than-expected returns for shareholders. These factors, along with potential impairment losses on their real estate portfolio, contribute to a negative outlook for the company's financial performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
FBRT Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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