Ladder Capital

LADR

Market cap $1.32B

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE: LADR) (“we,” “Ladder,” or the “Company”) will release its first quarter 2026 results on Thursday, April 23, 2026 before the open of markets that day. The Company will host a conference call and webcast for investors at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss the financial results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-4018 domestic or (201) 689-8471 international. Individuals who dial in will be asked to identify thems.

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Americold and Ladder Capital offer high yields underpinned by durable business models and disciplined balance sheets. COLD's 7.7% yield and 8.7x multiple reflect cyclical earnings, but deleveraging, cost savings, and pricing power could drive a 30% total return in 12 months. LADR's hybrid lending/ownership model, investment-grade balance sheet, and 9.2% yield position it for 30% upside amid forecasted EPS growth in 2026 and 2027.

Ladder Capital and Blue Owl Capital Corp. offer high yields of 9.4% and 13.5%, trading at significant discounts to book value. LADR is internally managed, prioritizes credit discipline, and expects ROE to rise to 9% this year as lending accelerates and balance sheet deployment increases. Blue Owl Capital has a diversified, mostly first-lien portfolio, low non-accruals, and improving borrower fundamentals, with valuation at 0.75x NAV and visible earnings expansion potential.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ladder Capital Corp (“Ladder” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LADR) today announced the declaration by its board of directors of a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.23 per share of Class A common stock. The cash dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026. About Ladder Ladder is a publicly listed, investment grade-rated commercial real estate finance company with a diversified, nationwide platform. We deliver.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ladder Capital Corp (“Ladder,” the “Company,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LADR), a leading, investment grade-rated commercial real estate finance REIT, announced today that it has secured $675 million in new unsecured capital commitments. The capital commitments include a $400 million expansion of Ladder's unsecured revolving credit facility capacity to $1.25 billion and a new unsecured delayed draw term loan facility that permits borrowings of up to $275 million. The revol.

Ladder Capital undercovered its dividend in Q4'25 due to a $5.0M realized loan loss related to a commercial loan tied to a property in Oregon. LADR's CECL reserve declined 10% quarter-over-quarter, signaling improving portfolio quality despite the recent earnings shortfall. The REIT's diversified origination platform and non-loan segments support confidence in future dividend coverage recovery.

Ladder Capital remains a low-volatility, conservatively managed CRE REIT with management owning over 10% of shares. LADR's Q4 2025 results disappointed on dividend coverage, but reflect ultra-safe positioning with over 40% in AAA CMBS and just 2x leverage. Recent capital deployment favored AAA securities over riskier loans, preserving book value and minimizing new losses despite a $5M reserve write-down.

Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript