Alexander & Baldwin

ALEX

Market cap $1.51B

The REIT sector closed out 2025 with a tough December (-1.48%) and finishing the year with a -3.57% total return for 2025. Small caps (+0.51%) eked out a small gain in December, while mid caps (-1.77%), large caps (-2.55%) and micro caps (-3.88%) fell at the close of the year. 42.04% of REIT securities had a positive total return in December with only 38.36% in the black for the full year.

REITs (MSCI US REIT Index, RMZ) are positioned for multi-year outperformance, with accelerating AFFO growth, healthy balance sheets, and discounted valuations. Despite underperformance versus the S&P 500, REITs offer a credible path to 13-15% annualized total returns via multiple expansion and a 4% dividend yield. Wide NAV discounts create near-term catalysts, as managements deploy asset sales, cost controls, and strategic alternatives to close valuation gaps.

Armada Hoffler, Easterly Government Properties, and Global Medical REIT trade at deep NAV discounts and low FFO multiples after dividend cuts. AHH, DEA, and GMRE offer 8.5%–9% yields and 60%–125% potential capital appreciation if multiples revert to REIT averages. Tax-loss selling and AI-driven market rotation have intensified REIT discounts, creating unusually attractive entry points for value-focused investors.

As of Dec. 22, 2025, two stocks in the real estate sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance after an unusually divided Federal Reserve delivered a third-straight rate cut, but signaled a likely "pause" in the easing cycle. Perhaps the last rate cut under the "Powell Fed," the FOMC voted 9-3 to lower the federal funds rate to 3.75%, with two votes to keep rates unchanged. Markets saw hawkish undertones in the updated Economic Projections and commentary from Chair Powell, which emphasized lingering uncertainty around the inflation outlook and lack of conviction in softening labor markets.

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX) to MW Group and funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate and DivcoWest. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Alexander will receive $21.20 in cash for each share of Alexander that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether thi.

Alexander & Baldwin is set to be taken private at $21.20/share in an all-cash deal by an investor group that includes funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate. Shareholders will receive a $0.35/share dividend in January 2026; post ex-dividend on December 19, 2025, the offer adjusts to $20.85/share. With ALEX trading at ~$20.85/share, only a 1.7% upside remains, justifying a Hold rating.

NEW YORK , Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX ) related to its sale to MW Group and funds affiliated with Blackrock Real Estate and DivcoWest.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the company to MW Group, Blackstone Real Estate, and DivcoWest.

MILWAUKEE , Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ademi Firm is investigating Alexander & Baldwin (NYSE: ALEX) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its recently announced transaction with MW Group and fund affiliated with Blackstone and DivcoWest. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995.