CTO

CTO Realty Growth offers superior value versus Alpine Income Property Trust, driven by sustainable organic growth and a likely multiple re-rating. CTO trades at 10.6x AFFO with an estimated 5% annual growth, while PINE trades at 9.4x AFFO with slower, less repeatable 2% growth. CTO's internally managed structure and shopping center focus support a forward return estimate of 11.9%, compared to PINE's 8.4%.

WINTER PARK, Fla., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) (the “Company” or “CTO”) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2026 (the “Common Stock Cash Dividend”). The Common Stock Cash Dividend represents an annualized yield of approximately 7.0% based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on August 18, 2026.

CTO Realty Growth delivered a robust quarter: 16.5% revenue growth, 17.8% core FFO/share growth, and raised guidance across four metrics. CTO trades at a 10.4x 2026 core FFO multiple and a 6.92% dividend yield, well below peer REIT multiples of 13–19x, presenting a persistent valuation gap. The next 18 months of growth are largely contracted, driven by $6.3M signed-not-open rent and a strong leasing pipeline, with capital recycling at attractive spreads.

CTO, ING and TXN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 6th, 2026.

CTO Realty (CTO) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.

CTO Realty Growth reported stable Q2 2026 results, with assets of $1.4B, debt of $659M, and improved leasing activity. CTO's common stock trades at a 19% YTD and 33% YoY premium, with a price-to-book of 1.24, leading to a 'hold' stance. CTO.PR.A preferred shares yield 7.45%, aligning with Ba1-rated REIT peers, but lack the safety of investment-grade alternatives.

CTO Realty Growth is a growth-focused REIT specializing in Class A shopping centers with strong tenant diversification and high occupancy rates above 95%. CTO's balance sheet remains healthy, with net debt to adjusted EBITDA at 5.8x and fixed charge coverage of 3.1x, supporting ongoing investment activity. Recent acquisitions and preferred equity investments deliver initial yields of 12%, while property sales at a 6.7% exit cap rate highlight lucrative capital recycling.

CTO Realty Growth NYSE: CTO reported higher second-quarter funds from operations and raised its full-year outlook, citing strong shopping-center leasing, same-property net operating income growth, acquisitions and structured investments.

–  Closed $153 million of investments at a weighted average initial yield of 10.2% – – Raises Investment Guidance to $300 million to $400 million – – Increases 2026 Core FFO Per Diluted Share Guidance to $2.09 to $2.13 –

REITs are poised for 6-7% earnings growth in coming years, outpacing the historical 3-4% average, with multiple sectors showing accelerating fundamentals. Shopping centers, healthcare (notably senior housing), and data centers are standout sectors, benefiting from robust private market demand, supply constraints, and AI-driven tailwinds. Office REITs see improving leasing, especially from AI-related demand, while quality bifurcation widens; overweight positions in BXP and CUZ reflect this thesis.