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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2025 10:00 AM ET Corporate Participants Zach Tanenbaum - Head of Investor Relations Barry Sternlicht - Chairman & CEO Jeff DiModica - President Rina Paniry - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Doug Harter - UBS Don Fandetti - Wells Fargo Jade Rahmani - KBW Rich Shane - JPMorgan Operator Greetings and welcome to the Starwood Property Trust First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Zach Tanenbaum, Director of Investor Relations.

– Quarterly GAAP Earnings of $0.33 and Distributable Earnings (DE) of $0.45 per Diluted Share – – Invested $2.3 Billion, Including $1.4 Billion in Commercial Lending and Record $0.7 Billion in Infrastructure Lending – – Closed $1.3 Billion After Quarter End, Including $0.9 Billion in Commercial Lending – – Issued $500 Million of Corporate Debt, Extending Average Maturity to 3.7 Years – – Current Liquidity of $1.5 Billion – – Paid Quarterly Dividend of $0.48 per Share for Over a Decade – MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) today announced operating results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Starwood to open up its $30 billion real asset credit platform to the insurance industry MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital") today announced the appointment of Rob Allard as Chief Investment Officer for Starwood Insurance Strategies, a new extension of Starwood Capital's credit platform.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield varieties, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.

Alphabet's strong earnings and $75 billion capex reaffirmation set a bullish tone for big tech, boosting market confidence and economic outlook. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio rose 2.46%, reaching a balance of $26,353.05, with a 21.44% return on invested capital and $2,179.74 in forward dividend income. Added to positions in Starwood Property Trust, Pfizer, and started a new position in Schlumberger, focusing on undervalued stocks with strong long-term potential.

The first report for U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) came in at −0.3% as the economy contracted for the first time in three years.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) today announced that the Company will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, May 9, 2025 before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Starwood Property Trust has declined over 12% recently, but its consistent 10%+ dividend yield and trading below book value present a strong buying opportunity. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, STWD has maintained its dividend for over a decade, making it a reliable income investment with potential for capital appreciation. Risks include interest rate sensitivity and potential tenant defaults, but STWD's diversified business model and strong liquidity position mitigate these concerns.

Starwood Property Trust offers a high 10.8% dividend yield and trades at an 11% discount to its undepreciated book value, presenting a compelling income opportunity. STWD has diversified its portfolio away from cyclical office exposure, focusing on growth sectors like energy and data centers. It maintains a sound balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.1x and $1.8 billion in liquidity, enabling opportunistic investments.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-high-yield variety because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.