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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), a leading global private investment firm, today announced the closings of its latest private credit-focused vehicles: Starwood Real Estate Debt Strategies U.S. ("SREDS"), Starwood European Real Estate Debt Finance II ("SEREDF II"), and Starwood Australian Real Estate Debt Finance Trust I ("SAREDF").

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AGNC Investment's proactive hedging, stable Agency MBS income and 16.29% dividend yield give it an edge over Starwood Property.

Starwood Property's Q1'25 earnings showed a deteriorating dividend coverage ratio, falling below 1.0X. Despite increased dividend risks, I maintain a hold rating due to Starwood's decade-long dividend track record and strong, diversified asset base. The REIT's commercial and residential lending segment remains critical, but distributable earnings declined, failing to fully cover the dividend this quarter.

Residential mREITs have consistently underperformed, making them unattractive, despite high yields; I avoid them except for rare preferred shares. Commercial mREITs, especially Starwood Property Trust and Ladder Capital, offer better performance and value, with Ladder as my top pick. Ladder stands out for its strong balance sheet, insider alignment, and potential for robust returns as it redeploys capital in 2026.

I rate Starwood Property Trust, Inc. a Strong Buy for income-focused investors seeking reliable yield and hybrid REIT diversification. STWD's 9.6% dividend yield, 11-year history of $0.48 quarterly payouts, and outperformance versus peers support my conviction. Exceptional management, led by Barry Sternlicht, and a diversified portfolio of loans and real assets provide risk mitigation and growth potential.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. ("SREIT"), a non-listed REIT managed by Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), today announced that Nora Creedon, a seasoned real estate investment executive with nearly two decades of REIT leadership experience, has been appointed SREIT's President and Chief Executive Officer effective July 28, 2025.

STWD's first-quarter 2025 results are affected by a decline in revenues and book value per share. Nonetheless, the decline in expenses offers some support.

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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.