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Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (CMCT)
NASDAQ:CMCT
US Market

Creative Media (CMCT) Price & Analysis

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CMCT Stock Chart & Stats

$2.99
-$0.18(-12.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2.99
-$0.18(-12.08%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Leverage ReductionRecent balance-sheet snapshot showing total debt at $0 materially reduces financial leverage and interest burden versus prior years. Lower leverage improves liquidity flexibility, reduces refinancing risk, and gives the company room to allocate capital to core portfolio or opportunistic acquisitions over the next several quarters.
Divestiture Bolstered LiquidityThe January sale of the lending division generated roughly $31.2M net proceeds, strengthening cash reserves and enabling deleveraging or targeted investment. This is a structural shift narrowing operations to core real estate and provides durable liquidity to support balance-sheet stabilization and portfolio repositioning.
Positive Operating Cash Flow & Revenue SurgeOperating cash flow turned positive (TTM $5.8M) alongside strong reported revenue growth (+85.8% TTM), indicating underlying property-level collections can produce cash even amid accounting losses. If sustained, this cash-generative trend supports reinvestment and reduces dependence on external financing over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Persistent Net LossesDeep negative margins and a large net loss reflect operating and non-operating pressures that erode book value and limit retained earnings. Persistent losses undermine ROE and make it harder to rebuild capital buffers; absent durable profit recovery, equity returns and dividend capacity remain impaired for months ahead.
Negative Free Cash FlowMeaningful negative free cash flow (-$15.0M TTM) and a sharp decline in FCF growth indicate the company is not self-funding after investment needs. Continued negative FCF forces reliance on asset sales or external financing, constraining strategic flexibility and increasing execution risk over the medium term.
Externally Managed StructureBeing externally managed concentrates sourcing and operational control with an external manager and creates recurring fee expenses that reduce distributable cash. This structure can create conflicts of interest and limit direct governance control, which may weigh on long-term cost structure and strategic decision-making.

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CMCT FAQ

What was Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation lowest stock price was $0.40 and its highest was $144.10 in the past 12 months.
    What is Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s market cap?
    Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s market cap is $13.10M.
      When is Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 29 days.
        How were Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
        Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation released its earnings results on Mar 09, 2026. The company reported -$111.963 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$111.963.
          Is Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation pay dividends?
            Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.039 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation dividends here
              What is Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation have?
              Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation has 26,391,630 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation reported an EPS of -$111.963 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.537%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CMCT
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation

                    Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation is a real estate investment trust that primarily acquires, owns, and operates Class A and creative office assets in vibrant and improving metropolitan communities throughout the United States (including improving and developing such assets). Its properties are primarily located in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation is operated by affiliates of CIM Group, L.P., a vertically-integrated owner and operator of real assets with multi-disciplinary expertise and in-house research, acquisition, credit analysis, development, finance, leasing, and onsite property management capabilities.

                    Creative Media (CMCT) Earnings & Revenues

                    CMCT Company Deck

                    CMCT Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The earnings call presented a mixed picture with significant efforts in refinancing and debt reduction, as well as strong leasing activities and growth in the multifamily segment. However, financial challenges were evident with negative core FFO, decreased net operating income, and disruptions in the hotel and lending segments.View all CMCT earnings summaries
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                    Ownership Overview

                    31.77%0.27%0.55%67.37%
                    31.77% Insiders
                    0.55% Other Institutional Investors
                    67.37% Public Companies and
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