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U.S. equity markets tumbled this week while benchmark interest rates jumped to six-month highs after the Fed cut rates for a third-straight meeting but indicated a less-dovish outlook for 2025. Reflecting concern over stubbornly sticky inflation and buoyant economic growth, the FOMC's updated Economic Projections indicate just two rate cuts in 2025, down from four in the prior forecast. Posting its worst week since November, the S&P 500 dipped 2.2%. The Dow shed roughly 1,000 points, while the Small-Cap 600 and the Mid-Cap 400 each tumbled by nearly 5%.

CTO Realty's latest acquisition of a grocery-anchored property in a prime location and with strong community ties marks a strategic buy.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., a leading specialist investment bank to the financial services and fintech sectors, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), announces the upcoming index rebalancing for the fourth quarter of 2024.

CTO Realty Growth offers a 7.44% dividend yield on the common stock, but preferred stock CTO.PR.A provides safer, cumulative dividends at a 6.83% yield. Preferred stockholders have priority over common shareholders in dividend payments, making CTO.PR.A a more secure investment despite its slightly lower yield. CTO's financial ratios indicate potential challenges in maintaining current common stock dividends, enhancing the appeal of the more stable preferred stock dividends.

CTO Realty Growth presents a compelling buy opportunity with a forward P/AFFO multiple of 10.34x, well below the sector median of 17.04x. The REIT's strong growth potential is supported by strategic acquisitions in high-growth Sun Belt markets and a significant increase in investment activity. Despite higher leverage, management's efforts to deleverage and a solid balance sheet support future growth, with raised FFO and AFFO guidance for 2024.

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CTO Realty Growth has expanded its gross leasable space by a material pace since the start of 2024. The REIT is paying out a 7.6% common dividend yield that is at least 164% covered by free cash flow. Only $51 million of debt comes due in 2025 against liquidity of $213 million at the end of the third quarter.

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached an all-time high, with a 27.82% return on invested capital and forward dividend income of $1,863.23. I remain bullish on the market, expecting a strong 2025, driven by falling rates, economic growth, and declining unemployment. Realty Income and CTO Realty Growth were added to the portfolio, with plans to focus on other sectors in upcoming months.

CTO Realty Growth has appreciated 14.31% YTD, focusing on quality over quantity in high-growth markets like Florida and Georgia, benefiting from population migration trends. Q3 earnings beat estimates with $31.81 million in revenue and $0.50 FFO, showcasing strong performance and strategic portfolio upgrades, including multi-tenant and grocery-anchored properties. Despite risks like competition and macroeconomic factors, CTO's dividend yield exceeds 7.5%, and it's trading below book value, offering significant upside potential.