CBLCBL Properties exhibits a mixed investment profile. While it offers a substantial dividend yield and is making progress in its financial recovery, concerns remain regarding its debt levels and the broader retail real estate market. Thematic alignment is weak, and technical indicators are mixed, suggesting a 'Hold' rating for investors comfortable with the sector's risks.
CBL Properties operates in the retail real estate sector, which is facing secular headwinds from e-commerce and changing consumer preferences. While the company is adapting with open-air centers and lifestyle retail, its core business model is not aligned with strong growth themes like AI, cloud, or renewable energy. Thematic alignment is a significant drag.
CBL Properties shows signs of financial stabilization with improving net income and cash flow in recent periods. However, its balance sheet remains heavily leveraged. The high dividend yield is attractive but carries risk given the company's financial position and industry challenges.
Technical indicators for CBL Properties are mixed. The stock is trading near its 52-week high and shows positive momentum over longer periods (1M, 6M, 1Y), but short-term indicators like RSI on certain timeframes suggest it might be approaching overbought conditions or experiencing consolidation. Pivots indicate potential resistance levels.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Retail Sector Transformation | 40 |
| E-commerce Impact | 30 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 45 |
| Interest Rate Sensitivity | 25 |
| ESG Alignment | 40 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 30 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 20 |
| Cash Flow | 70 |
| Dividend Yield | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 50 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Short-Term Performance | 50 |
Positive Earnings Surprise
In Q1 2025, the company reported an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $1.22, significantly exceeding the analyst estimate of $0.36 by 238.89%.
Consistent Dividend Payouts
The company has maintained a consistent dividend history, with the latest dividend payment of $0.40 ex-dividend on June 13, 2025, and a historically high dividend yield of 9.7% on the last recorded payment.
High Debt Load
The company has a significant debt level of $2.21 billion as of 2024Q4. While cash equivalents are $40.79 million, the debt to cash ratio indicates a substantial reliance on leverage.
Declining Revenue
Annual revenue has decreased from $563.01 million in 2022 to $515.56 million in 2024, indicating a negative trend in top-line growth.
June 2025
13
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
30
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
7
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.16
A: $0.16
L: $0.16
H: 134.00M
A: 134.00M
L: 134.00M
Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL Properties owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities. CBL's owned and managed portfolio is comprised of 88 properties totaling 55.4 million square feet across 20 states, including 52 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 30 open-air centers and other assets. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties.
36.00 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CBL have a max estimate of 36.00 and a min estimate of 36.00.