Centerspace upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at BMO Capital

BMO Capital upgraded Centerspace (CSR) to Outperform from Market Perform with an unchanged price target of $77. The firm says that despite concentration risks and higher leverage, Centerspace is “sufficiently discounted” within the apartment real estate investment trust sector, while “remaining relatively defensive.” The company may also benefit if there are acquisitions in the multifamily sector, the analyst tells investors in a research note. BMO points out that Centerspace trades at a 27% discount to the apartment REIT sector.