Saul Centers

BFS

Market cap $899M

Saul Centers trades at a steep 7.84x price/book, up 30%, despite lagging peers in 3-year total return. BFS preferreds (BFS.PR.D, BFS.PR.E) yield 7.3% and 6.6% but lack credit ratings and trade below par. Moody's methodology suggests a Ba3 credit profile for BFS, implying B2 for its preferreds—signaling elevated credit risk.

BETHESDA, Md., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share on its common stock, to be paid on July 31, 2026, to holders of record on July 15, 2026.

Saul Centers has rallied 15% since mid-May, benefiting from stabilized DC-area fundamentals and ramping growth projects. BFS delivered Q1 FFO of $0.71, with same-property revenue up 7% and multifamily occupancy at a robust 97.6%. High leverage (55% debt/EV, 8x EBITDA) persists, but deleveraging is expected as new properties scale and contribute to earnings.

BETHESDA, Md., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS) (the "Company"), an equity real estate investment trust ("REIT"), announced operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 ("2026 Quarter").

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BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share on its common stock, to be paid on April 30, 2026, to holders of record on April 15, 2026.

Saul Centers is downgraded to 'hold' as shares approach fair value near $35 after a recent rally and limited upside. DC-area macro headwinds, notably federal workforce reductions, weigh on BFS's commercial occupancy and rent growth outlook through 2026. Development projects like Hampton House are ramping up, expected to boost FFO and cash flow as occupancy increases, partially offsetting macro pressures.

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS) (the "Company"), an equity real estate investment trust ("REIT"), announced operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 ("2025 Quarter").

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