Federal Realty Trust: The Dividend King Is Back In Town

Federal Realty Trust (FRT) is one of our favorite REITs. The company has an outstanding history of growth in FFO per share, 52 years of consecutive dividend increases, an impeccable balance sheet (rated A-), and great leadership. Shares carry a 3.18% dividend yield and solid expectations for continual growth. We believe the market is focusing on 2020 projections and ignoring the rest of the coming decade, though management keeps emphasizing long-term value creation. Management is undertaking multiple projects to enhance their long-term growth rate, but values are negatively impacted in the short term.

FRT offers many of our favorite things. A great management team, a conservative balance sheet, high-quality properties, a history of dividend growth, and a keen eye for properties where further development can add significant value to the properties.

- Current Rating: Buy
- Risk Rating: 1
- Ideal for long-term dividend growth investors

We began a small position in FRT again.

Source: Seeking Alpha

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