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CBL & Associates Properties, In (CBL) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Real Estate · REIT - Retail

Earnings in 3 days (2026-05-04). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $44.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.9% away).

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. 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 55.6 million square feet across 23 states, including 56... Read more

$44.94+12.7% A.UpsideScore 6.4/10#1 of 23 REIT - Retail
Entry $39.71(50-day MA)Stop $37.89Target $44.76(resistance)A.R:R -0.4:1Setup A.R:R 2.8:1
Analyst target$50.00+11.3%1 analysts
Range unavailable (1 analysts)

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $44.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.9% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 68, MACD bullish. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $44.83 has reached target $44.76. No upside to wait for. Score 6.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 4/7 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 3d<=7d. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (1.9% away)
Leverage penalty (D/E 6.0): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)10.4
P/E (Fwd)-115.3
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EV/EBITDA11.0
Profit Mgn23.5%
ROE39.7%
Rev Growth18.8%
Beta1.44
Dividend4.00%
Rating analysts5

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.09bullish
IV62%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesMomentum 4.3<4.5A.R:R -0.4=NEGATIVEEARNINGS PROXIMITY 3d<=7dInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
68 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $38.98Resistance $45.67

Price Targets

$38
$40
$45
A.Upside-0.4%
A.R:R-0.4:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)2.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-5.2% upside)
! Earnings in 3 days - binary event risk
! Momentum score 4.3/10 — below 4.5 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-04 (3d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBL stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $44.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.9% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 68, MACD bullish. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $44.83 has reached target $44.76. No upside to wait for. Target $44.76 (-0.4%), stop $37.89 (−18.6%), A.R:R -0.4:1. Score 6.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CBL stock price target?

Take-profit target: $44.76 (+12.7% upside). Target $44.76 (-0.4%), stop $37.89 (−18.6%), A.R:R -0.4:1. Stop-loss: $37.89.

What are the risks of investing in CBL?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.9% away); Leverage penalty (D/E 6.0): -1.5.

Is CBL overvalued or undervalued?

CBL & Associates Properties, In trades at a P/E of 10.4 (forward -115.3). TrendMatrix value score: 7.8/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about CBL?

5 analysts cover CBL with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $50.

What does CBL & Associates Properties, In do?CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in...

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. 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 55.6 million square feet across 23 states, including 56 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 25 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. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 in Delaware, USA.

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