Wedbush has recently reduced Arbor Realty Trust Inc (ABR) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on April 11, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on July 31, 2023, Piper Sandler had reduced the stock from a Overweight to Underweight, setting a price target of $16. JP Morgan also reduced Underweight rating with a price target of $13.50. Additionally, Wedbush initiated Outperform rating on June 2, 2023, with a target price of $15. JP Morgan analysts, in their report published on April 24, 2023, also reduced Neutral rating and set a price target of $11 for Arbor Realty Trust Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Arbor Realty Trust Inc (ABR) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Arbor Realty Trust Inc (ABR) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $15.64 which represents a slight increase of $0.11 or 0.71% from the prior close of $15.53. The stock opened at $15.6 and touched a low of $15.53 during the day, reaching a high of $15.76. The volume of shares traded was 2.82 million exceeding the average volume of 2.56 million.
ABR Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Arbor Realty Trust Inc (ABR) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 6.39% over the last five trades and 3.92% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 14.49%, and it has gained 15.77% in the previous three months. Currently, ABR is trading at 3.20%, 5.26%, and 14.02% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, ABR, a Real Estate sector stock, is trading -4.34% below its 52-week high but remains 32.88% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.38 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Arbor Realty Trust Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Arbor Realty Trust Inc’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 83.69% and a profit margin of 16.94%, with a gross margin of 14.49%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Arbor Realty Trust Inc’s market capitalization stands at $3.03 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 12.06, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 9.75. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 2.01, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.23, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 3.81% of Arbor Realty Trust Inc (ABR)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 58.16%.
