Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (CMCT)
NASDAQ:CMCT
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Creative Media
(NASDAQ:CMCT)
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Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
$0.48
▼(-84.01% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/08/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial quality (large net losses, negative margins, and negative free cash flow) and very bearish technicals (deeply below moving averages with extremely weak momentum). A notable positive is the divestiture that improved liquidity and supports balance-sheet strengthening, but it does not fully offset the current loss-making and downtrending profile.
Positive Factors
Divestiture improved liquidity and strategic focus
The sale generated ~ $31.2M in net cash proceeds, materially improving near-term liquidity and strengthening the balance sheet. This durable capital infusion increases flexibility to reduce leverage, fund core multifamily investments, or cover operating needs without urgent external financing.
Negative Factors
Large net losses and negative margins
A net margin of -38.8% and a $45.3M net loss reflect sustained unprofitability that erodes equity and retained earnings. Persistent losses constrain the REIT's ability to invest in assets, service obligations, or pay distributions without recurring asset sales or fresh capital.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Divestiture improved liquidity and strategic focus
The sale generated ~ $31.2M in net cash proceeds, materially improving near-term liquidity and strengthening the balance sheet. This durable capital infusion increases flexibility to reduce leverage, fund core multifamily investments, or cover operating needs without urgent external financing.
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Creative Media (CMCT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$15.08M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)3.22
Revenue Growth-8.72%
EPS Growth84.98%
CountryUS
Employees5
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Office
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-111.96
Shares Outstanding26,391,630
10 Day Avg. Volume6,729,590
30 Day Avg. Volume2,286,183
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.03
P/FCF Ratio-0.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap32.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-41.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda27.49
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)$58.04M
Creative Media Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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...
How the Company Makes Money
CMCT primarily makes money by operating income-producing commercial real estate. Its main revenue stream is rental income collected from tenants under lease agreements for its office properties (including any contractual base rent and other tenant...
Creative Media Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 14, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2026
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.Positive Updates
Significant Refinancing Program and Asset Sales
The company executed a significant refinancing program and announced the sale of its lending business for an estimated $44 million, yielding $31 million after expenses.
Negative Updates
Negative Core FFO
Core FFO was negative $10.5 million, reflecting a decrease in net operating income and higher interest expenses.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Significant Refinancing Program and Asset Sales
The company executed a significant refinancing program and announced the sale of its lending business for an estimated $44 million, yielding $31 million after expenses.
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Company Guidance
During the third quarter of 2025, Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation focused on strengthening liquidity and advancing strategic initiatives, including the sale of its non-core lending business for an estimated $44 million, yielding about $31 million post-expenses. The company made progress on refinancing, completing financings on seven assets, and reducing recourse debt by fully retiring a $169 million recourse credit facility. Core FFO was negative $10.5 million, while net operating income (NOI) was $7 million compared to $9.8 million in the previous quarter. The multifamily segment saw a $600,000 increase in NOI, while the office segment experienced a $500,000 decline. The hotel segment's NOI decreased to $850,000 due to renovation disruptions. Looking ahead to 2026, the company anticipates improved cash flow driven by better office leasing activity, completed hotel renovations, and enhanced multifamily performance.Creative Media Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
28
Negative
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 116.67M | 124.51M | 119.26M | 101.91M | 90.93M |
| Gross Profit | -11.98M | 51.70M | 51.84M | 47.53M | 47.68M |
| EBITDA | 28.19M | 39.65M | 37.54M | 37.18M | 31.74M |
| Net Income | -39.00M | -25.18M | -48.48M | 5.92M | -850.00K |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 859.19M | 889.55M | 891.20M | 690.25M | 660.87M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 15.44M | 20.26M | 19.29M | 46.19M | 22.31M |
| Total Debt | 509.77M | 505.73M | 471.56M | 184.27M | 201.15M |
| Total Liabilities | 592.94M | 562.49M | 514.43M | 312.52M | 249.53M |
| Stockholders Equity | 265.36M | 325.31M | 374.40M | 377.36M | 410.99M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -15.00M | -6.24M | -1.33M | 23.59M | 42.23M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.79M | 17.03M | 12.00M | 32.41M | 46.28M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -16.40M | -22.29M | -88.69M | -22.27M | -12.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.57M | 13.90M | 63.45M | 13.69M | -43.58M |
Creative Media Technical Analysis
Negative
2.99
Price Trends
17.35
Negative
31.25
Negative
50.35
Negative
Market Momentum
-5.19
Negative
14.71
Positive
28.51
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CMCT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2.99 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.14, below the 50-day MA of 17.35, and below the 200-day MA of 50.35, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -5.19 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 14.71 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 28.51 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CMCT.
Creative Media Risk Analysis
Creative Media disclosed 2 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Creative Media reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Creative Media Peers Comparison
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Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
48 Neutral | $126.73M | -0.91 | -20.16% | 7.34% | -11.41% | -56.73% | |
46 Neutral | $21.54M | 0.18 | -31.38% | ― | -17.00% | 89.73% | |
45 Neutral | $70.97M | -3.35 | -7.25% | 4.71% | -14.68% | -13.53% | |
41 Neutral | $15.08M | -0.09 | -13.44% | ― | -8.72% | 84.98% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
CMCT
Creative Media
0.57
-64.13
-99.12%
FSP
Franklin Street Properties
0.68
-0.85
-55.35%
NYC
New York City REIT
8.06
-3.39
-29.61%
ONL
Orion Office REIT
2.23
0.54
32.11%
NLOP
Net Lease Office Properties
11.69
2.69
29.89%
Creative Media Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Creative Media Divests Lending Arm to Refocus on Multifamily
Positive
Jan 22, 2026
On January 21, 2026, Creative Media Community Trust Corporation completed the sale of all equity interests in its lending division, First Western SBLC, LLC, to PG FR Holding, LLC, an affiliate of Atlanta-based Peachtree Group, for approximately $...
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