Alexander's

ALX

Market cap $1.24B

Alcoholic beverage company Boston Beer was a contributor for the quarter as industry data improved compared to last year. Children's toy, media, and consumer products creator Mattel was a detractor in the quarter. During the quarter we had no new purchases or exits.

The office REIT sector is bifurcating: true moats and prime locations are separating from distressed, obsolete assets. Alexandria Real Estate, Douglas Emmett, Empire State Realty Trust, and Highwoods are highlighted for durable moats and unique competitive advantages. Deep value opportunities exist where market fear has mispriced assets with irreplaceable locations, fortress balance sheets, or unique cash engines.

High-yield 'mousetrap' REITs consistently underperform, with significant risk of dividend cuts and capital loss, as evidenced by recent 12-month returns lagging VNQ by over 1,000 bps. Dividend Safety scores are critical; REITs rated F face a 40% chance of a cut within 12 months, often resulting in sharp share price declines. Key danger signals include high payout ratios, weak revenues, and heavy debt loads.

Indexes for US equity real estate investment trusts fell further alongside the broader stock market during the week ended March 13. The Dow Jones Equity All REIT index closed the recent week down 1.52%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.60% and 1.99%, respectively. The healthcare REIT index was the only property sector index to rise and was up 1.17%.

U.S. equities slid to four-month lows as the escalating Iran war rattled markets, sending oil to three-year highs and interest rates higher amid tanker attacks, shipping disruptions, and intensifying strikes. Brent Crude jumped above $100 as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and tanker explosions threatened global oil flows, fueling inflation fears and keeping investors on edge. The White House deployed emergency supply measures—including Russian crude purchases and potential strategic reserve releases—but markets remain skeptical they can offset disruptions to global energy flows.

PARAMUS, N.J., March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alexander's, Inc. (NYSE: ALX) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Rego Park I property to Northwell Health, Inc. The gross purchase price is $235.5 million and the net proceeds will be $202 million. The property is unencumbered.

Alexander's (ALX) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Here is how Alexander's (ALX) and Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Alexander's (ALX) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.43 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.02 per share. This compares to FFO of $4.06 per share a year ago.

PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALEXANDER'S, INC. (New York Stock Exchange: ALX) filed its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 today and reported: