LADR

Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Ladder Capital NYSE: LADR reported third-quarter 2026 distributable earnings of $44.7 million, or $0.35 per share, supported by a $31 million gain on the sale of its largest net-lease asset, an office campus in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ladder Capital (LADR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.25 per share a year ago.

Ladder Capital is upgraded to 'Strong Buy' for its high yield and deep value, trading at 0.66x undepreciated book value. LADR's portfolio rotation from AAA securities into higher-yielding commercial loans boosts earnings and supports a 10.4% dividend yield. Balance sheet strength is underpinned by conservative leverage, investment-grade ratings, and $1.1 billion in liquidity.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE: LADR) (“we,” “our,” “Ladder,” or the “Company”) today announced operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. For the three months ended September 30, 2026, GAAP income before taxes was $67.3 million, or $0.53 of diluted earnings per share (“EPS”), and distributable earnings was $44.7 million, or $0.35 of distributable EPS. For the three months ended September 30, 2026, distributable EPS prior to charge-off of allowance for cre.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ladder Capital Corp (“Ladder” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LADR) today announced the declaration by its board of directors of a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.23 per share of Class A common stock. The cash dividend is payable on October 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2026. About Ladder Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE: LADR) is an internally-managed, investment grade REIT. Ladder's primary business is originating first mortgage.

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Ladder Capital improved dividend coverage to 104% in Q2, fully supporting its payout with distributable earnings for the first time since Q3'25. LADR trades at a 16% discount to book value, presenting a high-yield and revaluation opportunity if loan quality remains stable. Net interest income grew 5% year-over-year, driving a 4% increase in distributable earnings and strengthening the investment thesis.

Ladder Capital NYSE: LADR reported higher earnings and active capital deployment in the second quarter of 2026, with management emphasizing a continued shift toward higher-yielding balance sheet loans, steady book value and opportunistic share repurchases while its stock trades below book value.