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Arbor Realty Appoints New Director Following Board Retirement

Story Highlights
  • Long-serving director Joseph Martello retired from Arbor Realty’s board at 2025 year-end.
  • The board appointed non-independent director John Natalone on January 5, 2026, to fill the vacancy.
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Arbor Realty Appoints New Director Following Board Retirement

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Arbor Realty ( (ABR) ) has provided an update.

On December 29, 2025, Arbor Realty Trust director Joseph Martello notified the company of his decision to retire and resign from its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2025, ending a tenure that began in 2003; the company stated that his departure was not due to any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices and expressed appreciation for his long service. On January 5, 2026, the board appointed John Natalone as a Class II director to fill the vacancy created by Martello’s resignation, noting that there was no special arrangement behind his appointment, that he is not considered independent under applicable listing standards and therefore will not serve on board committees, and that his compensation will follow the company’s existing director pay program, signaling continuity in governance despite the leadership change.

The most recent analyst rating on (ABR) stock is a Sell with a $8.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Arbor Realty stock, see the ABR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on ABR Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ABR is a Neutral.

Arbor Realty’s overall score reflects strong profitability and strategic financial maneuvers, offset by bearish technical indicators and high leverage risks. The attractive valuation and high dividend yield provide a cushion, but market challenges and increased delinquencies remain concerns.

To see Spark’s full report on ABR stock, click here.

More about Arbor Realty

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the real estate sector, with its business centered on providing financing solutions tied to commercial and multifamily properties.

Average Trading Volume: 3,404,401

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $1.56B

Find detailed analytics on ABR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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