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Whitestone REIT (WSR) Stock Analysis

SellModerate Confidence

Real Estate · REIT - Retail

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $18.98 — A.R:R is negative (-0.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.6% away).

Whitestone REIT is a community-centered real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, operates, and develops open-air, retail centers located in some of the fastest growing markets in the country: Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Our... Read more

$18.98+15.0% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#10 of 24 REIT - Retail
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield10.73%
IncomeYield3.00%(5y avg 4.14%)Payout52.34%
Stop $18.92Target $21.83(default +15%)A.R:R -0.9:1
Analyst target$19.00+0.1%7 analysts
Range unavailable (7 analysts)

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $18.98 — A.R:R is negative (-0.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.6% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 32d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-05

Recent Developments — Whitestone REIT

Generated 2026-07-05T07:10:32Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202632d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
High-quality business
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (0.6% away)
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.4): -0.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)19.8
P/E (Fwd)42.4
Mkt Cap$987M
EV/EBITDA17.9
Profit Mgn30.7%
ROE11.3%
Rev Growth8.9%
Beta0.79
Dividend3.00%
Rating analysts13

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

IV120%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Support Resistance
0.0
Bollinger
0.2
52w Position
10.0

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ev Ebitda
1.3
Analyst Target
3.0
P Ocf
5.8
Ps
6.2
P/OCF: 19.3x (FFO proxy — REITs gated off P/E)
GatesA.R:R -0.9=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.9>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 32d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
63 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $18.88Resistance $18.98

Price Targets

$19
$22
A.Upside+15.0%
A.R:R-0.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-12.9% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (32d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WSR stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $18.98 — A.R:R is negative (-0.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.6% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $18.92. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WSR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $21.83 (+15.0% upside). Prior stop was $18.92. Stop-loss: $18.92.

What are the risks of investing in WSR?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.6% away); Leverage penalty (D/E 1.4): -0.5.

Is WSR overvalued or undervalued?

Whitestone REIT trades at a P/E of 19.8 (forward 42.4). TrendMatrix value score: 3.6/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about WSR?

13 analysts cover WSR with a consensus score of 3.4/5. Average price target: $19.

What does Whitestone REIT do?Whitestone REIT is a community-centered real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, operates, and develops...

Whitestone REIT is a community-centered real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, operates, and develops open-air, retail centers located in some of the fastest growing markets in the country: Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Our centers are convenience focused: merchandised with a mix of service-oriented tenants providing food (restaurants and grocers), self-care (health and fitness), services (financial and logistics), education and entertainment to the surrounding communities. The Company believes its strong community connections and deep tenant relationships are key to the success of its current centers and its acquisition strategy. Whitestone REIT was incorporated in 1998 in Maryland, USA.

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