WSR Stock Recent News

The Whitestone Board Has Summarily Rejected and Refused to Engage Regarding MCB's Improved $15.00 per Share All-Cash Proposal, which would Deliver a 14.5% Premium to Whitestone Shareholders MCB Urges the Whitestone Board and Management Team to Cease their Entrenchment Tactics and Answer Shareholders' Questions MCB Calls on Whitestone Shareholders to Make their Voices Heard; Visit www.MaximizingWhitestoneValue.com for More Information BALTIMORE , Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MCB Real Estate ("MCB"), a leading commercial real estate developer and investment management firm with a diverse nationwide portfolio and approximately $3 billion in AUM, today issued the following statement regarding its proposal to acquire Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) ("Whitestone") for $15.00 per share in cash: MCB stands ready to deliver immediate and certain value to Whitestone shareholders. Our proposal is compelling by all reasonable metrics, reflecting a 14.5% premium to Whitestone's share price prior to ou

Although the revenue and EPS for Whitestone (WSR) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Whitestone (WSR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.25 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.23 per share a year ago.

HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) provided the following response to MCB's recent indication of interest:

HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced its operating and financial results for the third quarter of 2024. 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 Sunbelt.

MCB Real Estate's $15 per share buyout offer for Whitestone REIT is too low, with WSR's fair value estimated closer to $17 per share. The hostile takeover attempt by MCB could spark competing bids from other REITs or private equity, given improved market conditions and lower interest rates. Whitestone REIT's standalone prospects are favorable, with strong leasing, rising occupancy, and healthy NOI growth, making a buyout less necessary.

HOUSTON, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 after the market close on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

HOUSTON, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.04125 per share on the Company's common shares and operating partnership units for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend represents a quarterly amount of $0.12375 per share, and an annualized amount of $0.495 per share.

Monitoring demographic trends reveals strong housing demand in the sunbelt, creating opportunities for retail real estate investment. Whitestone REIT is highlighted for its significant exposure to high-growth markets in Texas and Arizona, making it a compelling investment. Whitestone is undervalued compared to peers, with potential for mergers and acquisitions boosting its attractiveness.

Since November last year, when I issued a bullish article on WSR, the stock has surged higher, benefiting from favorable court ruling and solid financial performance. Despite strong same store NOI growth and occupancy rates, WSR's leasing spreads and occupancy levels have been declining. WSR continues to also carry a high leverage, which limits its M&A options and its overall growth potential.