Analysts Rate Phillips Edison Hold with 3.6% Dividend Yield but 197% Payout Ratio

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Phillips Edison & Company trades at a P/E of 54.24 with EPS of $0.66 and beta of 0.53, indicating elevated valuation. Analysts assign a consensus Hold rating with a 2.44 score and project a 3.6% dividend yield on a 197% payout ratio supported by 80.7% institutional ownership.

1. Revenue, Earnings and Valuation Metrics

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. reported gross revenue of $661.39 million in its most recent fiscal year and net income of $62.69 million. On a per-share basis, the company generated $0.66 in earnings per share (EPS). Its price-to-sales ratio stands at 6.81, while the price-to-earnings ratio is 54.24, reflecting a premium valuation relative to historical trading multiples and peer group averages.

2. Profitability and Return Measures

The REIT achieved a net margin of 11.51%, indicating that roughly one-ninth of its revenue translated into profit. Return on equity was 3.14%, and return on assets came in at 1.58%. These figures underscore moderate profitability driven by stable rent collections from its portfolio of grocery-anchored shopping centers and necessity-based retail tenants.

3. Analyst Recommendations and Price Targets

Nine brokerages currently cover the stock, assigning an average recommendation of Hold. Within this group, four analysts rate the shares as a Buy and five as a Hold. The consensus 12-month price target is $38.86, implying an upside of approximately 8.5% from recent trading levels. Recent revisions include Morgan Stanley raising its target to $37.00 with an Equal Weight view, and Mizuho setting a $39.00 objective alongside a Hold assessment.

4. Dividend Profile and Shareholder Base

Phillips Edison & Company pays an annual dividend of $1.30 per share, yielding 3.6%. The payout ratio is elevated at 197%, indicating dividends exceed current earnings but are supported by stable cash flows. The company has raised its dividend for one consecutive year. Institutional investors hold 80.7% of the outstanding shares, while insiders account for 8.0%, reflecting strong confidence from large money managers and meaningful executive ownership.

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