RPT Realty (NYSE: RPT) experienced a significant drop of -2.51% at the last close, leaving investors wondering if it is the most popular stock of the day. On December 29, 2024, the stock opened at $13.13 and fluctuated throughout the day, reaching a high of $13.17 and a low of $12.83 before finally settling at a closing price of $13.16. Over the past 52 weeks, RPT shares have traded between $8.58 and $13.78.
The real estate sector giant has seen a decline in its annual sales by -3.33% over the last five years. Furthermore, RPT Realty’s average annual earnings per share stands at -117.42%. The company currently has a float of $77.94 million, with outstanding shares totaling $85.53 million.
With a workforce of 138 employees, it’s crucial to consider productivity. RPT Realty boasts a gross margin of +32.85, an operating margin of +13.72, and a pretax margin of +39.41.
Investor behavior towards REIT – Retail industry stocks is of utmost importance. RPT Realty’s insider ownership sits at 2.76%, while institutional ownership is at 102.40%.
In its last quarterly report on September 29, 2023, the multinational firm announced earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.09, falling short of the consensus outlook of -$0.02 by -$0.07. The company achieved a net margin of +38.18% and a return on equity of 9.04%. Wall Street market experts predict earnings of -0.01 per share during the current fiscal year.
Analysts anticipate RPT Realty’s earnings per share to plummet by -117.42% in the next fiscal year. Looking ahead, market analysts project a -4.03% decrease in EPS over the next five years compared to a 2.76% growth over the previous five years.
RPT Realty (RPT) has shown strong performance based on its current indicators. The stock’s price-to-sales ratio for the trailing twelve months is 4.90, while its price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is 20.46.
The company’s diluted earnings per share for the trailing twelve months stands at 0.49. However, analysts anticipate a decrease to -0.04 in the next quarter and -0.07 within a year.
Examining the 5-day average volume of RPT Realty (RPT), it is evident that the recorded value of 9.11 million surpasses the volume posted last year of 0.92 million. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 30.98%, while its Average True Range was 0.28.
Over the past 100 days, RPT Realty’s (RPT) raw stochastic average has seen a significant increase, reaching 79.08% compared to 41.95% in the past two weeks. In terms of volatility, the stock displayed a historical volatility of 37.18% in the past 14 days, lower than the 39.74% volatility observed in the past 100 days.
At present, the stock’s 50-day Moving Average sits at $11.66, with the 200-day Moving Average at $10.44. Key resistance levels to monitor are $13.06, $13.28, and $13.40, while support levels are $12.72, $12.60, and $12.38.
RPT Realty’s market capitalization is $1.03 billion, based on 86,704K outstanding shares. Sales total $217,660K, with income totaling $84,050K. The company generated a profit of $54,890K in its latest quarter, experiencing $-6,180K in sales during its previous quarter.
In conclusion, RPT Realty (RPT) has experienced a notable decline in its stock price, causing investors to question its popularity. The company has encountered challenges in its annual sales, but its profitability indicators remain favorable. Analyst projections indicate future earnings decreases, but RPT Realty has shown resilience in its performance metrics. Investors should look closely at its price levels and support/resistance points before making any investment decisions.
Remember to consider the inherent risks associated with investing in the stock market, and always conduct thorough research before making any investment choices.
