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We're at the halfway point of another surprisingly strong REIT earnings season, with property fundamentals continuing to improve despite a materially tougher interest rate and capital market backdrop. Among 52 equity REITs providing full-year FFO guidance, 44 raised their outlooks (85%), six maintained guidance, and just two lowered (4%) their FFO outlook. REITs have significantly outperformed during earnings season, with the Equity REIT Index gaining nearly 4% during this stretch versus a -3% decline for the S&P 500.

Blackstone Mortgage Trust NYSE: BXMT reported a third-quarter GAAP net loss of $1.95 per share, while distributable earnings totaled $0.38 per share and distributable earnings before realized gains and losses were $0.42 per share. The company also reduced its quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share for the fourth quarter, from the $0.47 per share paid for the third quarter.

Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.24 per share a year ago.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) today reported its third-quarter 2026 results. The net loss attributable to Blackstone Mortgage Trust for the quarter was $327 million. Third-quarter EPS, Distributable EPS, Distributable EPS prior to realized gains and losses, and dividends paid per basic share were $(1.95), $0.38, $0.42, and $0.47, respectively. In addition, BXMT declared a dividend of $0.30 per share of class A common stock with respect to the fourth qua.

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Rate Shock: REITs enter earnings season on their back foot amid a renewed surge in long-term rates, facing a materially different cost-of-capital and financing environment than just three months ago. The rate surge is again stressing highly leveraged borrowers, particularly across private markets. Public REITs are better positioned, but remain exposed through refinancing, tenant credit, and equity valuations. Higher rates have brought an important silver lining: years of expensive capital are finally curbing construction, with shrinking pipelines beginning to support occupancy, rents, and landlord pricing power.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) (the “Company”) today announced that it will publish its third-quarter 2026 earnings presentation on its website at www.bxmt.com and file its Form 10-Q pre-market on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The Company will also host a conference call the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET to review results.To register for the webcast, please use the following link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1777665&tp_key=b7e1256e55For those.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) declared a dividend of $0.47 per share of class A common stock with respect to the third quarter of 2026. This dividend is payable on October 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2026. About Blackstone Mortgage Trust Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT) is a real estate finance company that originates, acquires and manages senior loans and other debt or credit-oriented investmen.

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