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Whitestone REIT ( (WSR) ) just unveiled an announcement.
On December 18–19, 2025, Whitestone REIT’s Board of Trustees approved a series of capital allocation moves, authorizing a common share repurchase program of up to $50 million through May 20, 2028, and shifting the company’s dividend schedule from monthly to quarterly payments. In connection with this change, the board declared a first-quarter 2026 quarterly cash dividend of $0.1425 per common share and operating partnership unit, payable on March 30, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026, representing a 5.6% increase over the company’s previous quarterly dividend level and underscoring its focus on aligning dividend growth with its long-term Core FFO per share growth objectives while potentially enhancing shareholder returns via buybacks.
The most recent analyst rating on (WSR) stock is a Buy with a $15.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Whitestone REIT stock, see the WSR Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on WSR Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WSR is a Outperform.
Whitestone REIT’s overall stock score is driven by strong technical analysis and positive earnings call sentiment. Financial performance is solid but tempered by high leverage, and valuation is reasonable. The company’s strategic actions and positive market sentiment contribute to a favorable outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on WSR stock, click here.
More about Whitestone REIT
Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) is a community-centered real estate investment trust that acquires, owns, operates and develops open-air retail centers in high-growth U.S. markets including Phoenix, Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, focusing on convenience-oriented tenants such as restaurants and grocers, health and fitness, financial and logistics services, education and entertainment providers, and leveraging local community connections and tenant relationships as a core part of its strategy.
Average Trading Volume: 213,747
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $1.41B
See more data about WSR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.