Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) Short Interest Update

Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 12,385,893 shares, a drop of 28.4% from the December 31st total of 17,288,333 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 7,046,484 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.8 days. Currently, 7.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 7.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 7,046,484 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.8 days.

Insider Transactions at Brandywine Realty Trust

In related news, CEO Gerard H. Sweeney bought 88,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $3.38 per share, for a total transaction of $299,130.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 3,042,210 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,282,669.80. This trade represents a 3.00% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 3.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Brandywine Realty Trust

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Amundi lifted its stake in Brandywine Realty Trust by 2.2% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 176,372 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $787,000 after buying an additional 3,794 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its position in shares of Brandywine Realty Trust by 11.4% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 1,274,556 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $5,685,000 after acquiring an additional 130,811 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Brandywine Realty Trust during the first quarter valued at $136,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio increased its position in Brandywine Realty Trust by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 256,527 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $1,101,000 after purchasing an additional 3,490 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its holdings in Brandywine Realty Trust by 5.1% in the 2nd quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 185,977 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $796,000 after purchasing an additional 9,009 shares in the last quarter. 87.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Brandywine Realty Trust Stock Performance

BDN opened at $2.84 on Friday. Brandywine Realty Trust has a 1-year low of $2.74 and a 1-year high of $5.53. The stock has a market cap of $492.44 million, a P/E ratio of -2.65 and a beta of 1.30. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $3.05 and its 200 day simple moving average is $3.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.68, a current ratio of 2.14 and a quick ratio of 2.14.

Brandywine Realty Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 22nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 7th were issued a dividend of $0.08 per share. This represents a $0.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 11.3%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, January 7th. Brandywine Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -29.91%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on BDN shares. KeyCorp cut shares of Brandywine Realty Trust from an “overweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued an “underweight” rating on shares of Brandywine Realty Trust in a report on Monday, November 24th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Brandywine Realty Trust in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen raised Brandywine Realty Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 27th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “sell” rating on shares of Brandywine Realty Trust in a research note on Tuesday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $4.00.

About Brandywine Realty Trust

Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of office and mixed-use properties. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on creating high‐quality, transit‐oriented workplaces that meet evolving tenant demands for sustainability, technological connectivity, and flexible design. Brandywine’s portfolio emphasizes Class A office space, often integrated with retail, residential or hospitality components to foster vibrant, live‐work‐play environments.

Since its founding in 1994, Brandywine has executed a strategy of disciplined property investment and targeted development.