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Arbor Realty: The Dividend Lesson

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) can seem very appealing to income-oriented investors. The stock is currently yielding 10.73% on an FWD basis. The yield is actually higher than its P/E of 10.32x (i.e., if you ignore the percentage sign and only consider the numerical values). Moreover, there are other positives to consider besides the high yield thanks to its differentiating business model. ABR's business model is differentiated from other mortgage real estate investment trusts, or mREITs, in a few important ways such as its focus on multifamily assets and its annuity-based business model. The multifamily asset class is generally considered to be more defensive than other real estate sectors, such as commercial or industrial.

seekingalpha.com     Sep 18, 2023