Ladder Capital Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results

Ladder Capital ( (LADR) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Ladder Capital presented to its investors.

Ladder Capital Corp is a leading diversified commercial real estate finance platform, specializing in underwriting commercial real estate across the capital stack, with a focus on originating fixed and floating rate first mortgage loans.

Ladder Capital Corp reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a GAAP income before taxes of $10.7 million and a diluted earnings per share of $0.09. The company also reported distributable earnings of $25.5 million, or $0.20 per share, reflecting its strong balance sheet and successful loan origination efforts.

Key financial metrics for the quarter included net interest income of $20.3 million and total other income of $30.9 million. The company also announced a significant strategic move with the board authorizing a $100 million repurchase of Class A common stock, indicating confidence in its financial stability and future prospects.

Despite a decrease in net income compared to the previous quarter, Ladder Capital remains focused on leveraging its liquidity to invest in new opportunities. The company’s management expressed satisfaction with the quarter’s performance, emphasizing the momentum in loan origination and a conservative capital structure.

Looking ahead, Ladder Capital’s management remains optimistic about the company’s growth potential, supported by its robust liquidity position and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value.