Agree Realty

ADC

Market cap $9.37B

U.S. equity markets extended their rebound this week as investors welcomed tentative progress toward de-escalation in the Middle East following several days of dramatic threats of significant escalation. The fragile pause in hostilities temporarily eased fears of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies and fueled a sharp retreat in oil prices after a surge to four-year highs. Markets also found support from lukewarm inflation data and signs that the U.S. labor market continues to demonstrate resilience despite elevated energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty.

ROYAL OAK, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend of $0.267 per common share, representing a 1.9% month-over-month increase. The monthly dividend reflects an annualized dividend amount of $3.204 per common share, representing a 4.3% increase over the annualized dividend amount of $3.072 per common share from the second quarter of 2025. The divid.

I achieved a record $912.86 in monthly dividends and added $308.68 in forward income, reaching $6,883.46 in annual projected dividends. New capital contributions and purchases, particularly in SPYI and ADC, drove forward income growth this month. My portfolio yield on cost stands at 4.83% versus a current yield of 3.77%, reflecting disciplined accumulation and reinvestment.

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Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) maintains a healthy investment spread, earning a 7.2% cap rate versus a 6.24% WACC, supporting accretive growth. ADC's muted beta of 0.72 and investment-grade tenant mix enhance risk-adjusted returns, distinguishing it within the net-lease REIT sector. Despite premium attributes, ADC currently trades near its justified enterprise value to invested capital premium (34% vs. 37%), indicating fair valuation.

ROYAL OAK, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the “Company”) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 operating results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. A conference call to discuss the Company's operating results is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Interested parties and shareholders may access the call via teleconference or webcast: Teleconference: USA Toll Free (800) 715-9871   International (646) 307-196.

Here is how Agree Realty (ADC) and ANZ Group Holdings Limited - Sponsored ADR (ANZGY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

While many Baby Boomers have enjoyed a long bull market over the past 35 years, there is a point when income becomes more critical than stock appreciation.

ADC's recent pullback left investors wondering whether it's time to buy  more shares or realize profits. ADC's triple net lease model and monthly dividends often draw comparisons to O, yet ADC offers distinct advantages (and one risk compared to O). Recent inflation data and higher-than-expected PPI readings have heightened market concerns, especially for REITs like ADC.