BMO Capital analyst John Kim maintained a Hold rating on Plymouth Industrial Reit (PLYM – Research Report) today and set a price target of $14.50.
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John Kim has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors influencing Plymouth Industrial Reit’s current financial standing. Despite achieving record lease commencements and an increase in occupancy, the company’s Core Funds From Operations per share (FFOps) fell short of expectations by 2 cents. This shortfall, alongside the maintenance of the full-year guidance which is slightly below market expectations, suggests a need for cautious optimism as the company anticipates a significant acceleration in the latter half of the year.
Additionally, while Plymouth Industrial Reit has made notable progress in leasing activities and addressing lease expirations with favorable rent spreads, challenges remain. The company’s leverage is relatively high, and new leasing spreads have seen a decline compared to previous averages. These mixed signals contribute to the Hold rating, as they indicate both potential growth opportunities and existing financial pressures that need to be managed carefully.
According to TipRanks, Kim is a 2-star analyst with an average return of 0.0% and a 46.41% success rate. Kim covers the Real Estate sector, focusing on stocks such as Eastgroup Properties, Vornado Realty, and Easterly Government Properties.