Arbor Realty Trust Shares Drop 2.37% as Analysts Forecast 47.5% EPS Decline
Arbor Realty Trust shares fell 2.37% to $7.42, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.57% decline and down 5.94% over the past month versus the Finance sector’s 0.4% loss. Analysts expect the Feb. 27 earnings to show EPS of $0.21 (-47.5%) on $221.71 million in revenue (-15.7%).
1. Stock Performance Overview
Arbor Realty Trust shares closed at $7.42 on February 12, down 2.37% from the prior day. This underperformance trailed the S&P 500’s 1.57% retreat, and the stock has slid 5.94% over the past month versus a 0.4% decline in the Finance sector.
2. Upcoming Earnings Expectations
The company is scheduled to report fourth-quarter results on February 27, with analysts forecasting earnings of $0.21 per share (a 47.5% year-over-year decline) on revenue of $221.71 million (down 15.7%). Consensus full-year projections call for EPS of $1.08 (-37.9%) and revenue of $925.71 million (-20.7%) compared to last year.
3. Valuation and Analyst Ratings
Valuation metrics show a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 7.65, slightly below the Finance industry average of 7.75, while the stock carries a bottom-tier industry ranking of 197 out of 250. Analyst sentiment is bearish with a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), reflecting negative estimate revisions.