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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.

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WSR expands in Texas with the acquisition of 5000 South Hulen, tapping into one of Fort Worth's top retail corridors.

High-volume asset gives Company a foothold in one of the strongest performing retail corridors in the trade area Acquisition positions Whitestone to benefit from upcoming development, driven by strong neighborhood dynamics HOUSTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR), a neighborhood-focused owner and operator of open-air shopping centers in Texas and Arizona, today announced it has acquired 5000 South Hulen, a 86,907 square-foot shopping center located in Fort Worth, Texas. 5000 South Hulen is situated within one of Fort Worth's strongest performing retail corridors and is just minutes from Interstate 20 and two of the most affluent neighborhoods in the entire trade area—Chisholm Trail Parkway and Mira Vista.