Vornado Realty Trust

The return-to-office trend has boosted Vornado Realty Trust's common shares, yet valuation concerns and a lower dividend yield likely make it a less attractive option. Vornado's 4.45% CUM PFD O shares offer an alternative, yielding 5%+ higher than Vornado's common shares. Moreover, O Series possesses less implied call and spread risk than other cumulative perpetuals. Some might reduce exposure to Vornado after its year-over-year run. However, reasons to maintain exposure to Vornado include, a systematic recovery in offices and optimism about PENN 2.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

The office market continues to struggle post-pandemic, with high vacancy rates and distressed assets, but top operators like VNO are showing resilience. VNO's strong Q4 2024 earnings and significant leasing activity in NYC indicate a potential market recovery, with shares appreciating over 70% in the past year. VNO's strategic share repurchases and operational efficiencies have contributed to its success, despite the broader market challenges and high vacancy rates in Manhattan.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Vornado Realty Trust's shares are up more than 60% as the REIT recorded a strong fiscal 2024 fourth quarter earnings beat, despite a slight FFO dip. VNO's Series O preferreds trade at a significant discount to their liquidation value with a 7.5% yield on cost due to the high risk-free rate and perceived office property risks. Manhattan's office leasing market is robust, with VNO's occupancy projected to exceed 90% by 2025, bolstered by NYU's master lease and Penn 2's leasing.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com