Sunrise Realty Trust (NASDAQ:SUNS) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.04 EPS

Sunrise Realty Trust (NASDAQ:SUNS) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.27 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.31 by ($0.04), FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $7.17 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.13 million. Sunrise Realty Trust had a net margin of 62.48% and a return on equity of 7.76%.

Here are the key takeaways from Sunrise Realty Trust’s conference call:

• The board declared a $0.30 quarterly dividend payable April 15, 2026, and said it expects dividend coverage to be achieved over the next 6–12 months, signaling steady shareholder distributions.
• Sunrise foreclosed on the Thompson Hotel (San Antonio), placed the loan on non‑accrual (reducing Q4 distributable earnings by ~ $0.03/sh), has taken ownership and will market the asset while pursuing personal guarantees, which also temporarily reduced borrowing-base availability.
• The portfolio is largely floating‑rate (97% of outstanding principal) with a weighted‑average yield to maturity of ~12% and WA floors of ~3.9%, giving potential to expand net interest margin versus their credit line floor (~2.63%).
• The actionable loan pipeline was narrowed to $652 million from $1.7 billion last quarter as management focuses on higher‑quality, deal‑ready opportunities amid market volatility, creating both selective deployment and short‑term uncertainty.

Sunrise Realty Trust Trading Down 3.0%

SUNS traded down $0.27 on Friday, hitting $8.65. 57,319 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 89,971. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $9.32 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $9.87. Sunrise Realty Trust has a twelve month low of $7.80 and a twelve month high of $11.78. The company has a market cap of $116.08 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 0.90.

Sunrise Realty Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 13.9%. Sunrise Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio is currently 110.09%.

Key Stories Impacting Sunrise Realty Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting Sunrise Realty Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a $0.30 quarterly dividend (record March 31, payable April 15) implying a ~13.5% yield, which supports income-oriented holders and can stabilize the share price. Sunrise Realty Trust signals $0.30 dividend and expanded credit facility while navigating asset resolution in Q4 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced an expanded credit facility alongside the dividend, improving near-term liquidity and giving management more flexibility while resolving problem assets. Sunrise Realty Trust signals $0.30 dividend and expanded credit facility while navigating asset resolution in Q4 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Company reported Q4 GAAP net income $1.6M ($0.12/sh) and Distributable Earnings $3.5M ($0.27/sh); full-year DE $15.2M ($1.19/sh). Results provide transparency on cash available for distributions but show limited growth. Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and multiple transcripts summarize management’s plan for resolving Tannenbaum-related assets and provide slide deck/clarity—useful for investors but outcomes and timelines remain uncertain. Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS of $0.27 missed consensus of $0.31 (Zacks/MarketBeat coverage); misses can pressure investor sentiment and short-term trading. Revenue was roughly in line, but the EPS shortfall drew attention. Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst coverage and summaries highlight execution risk from asset resolution and potential credit losses tied to the Tannenbaum platform—this uncertainty is a key driver of multiple compression/volatility. Sunrise Realty Trust Balances Solid Earnings With Risk

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $9.50 target price (down from $10.75) on shares of Sunrise Realty Trust in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Sunrise Realty Trust in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $10.75.

Insider Activity at Sunrise Realty Trust

In other news, Chairman Leonard M. Tannenbaum acquired 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 31st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $9.40 per share, with a total value of $940,000.00. Following the transaction, the chairman owned 585,681 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,505,401.40. This trade represents a 20.59% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 24.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Sunrise Realty Trust

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Sunrise Realty Trust by 7.1% during the fourth quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 16,947 shares of the company’s stock worth $160,000 after buying an additional 1,127 shares during the last quarter. Corsair Capital Management L.P. lifted its position in Sunrise Realty Trust by 407.0% during the 4th quarter. Corsair Capital Management L.P. now owns 50,704 shares of the company’s stock worth $478,000 after acquiring an additional 40,704 shares during the period. Royal Bank of Canada increased its holdings in shares of Sunrise Realty Trust by 12.5% in the fourth quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 13,782 shares of the company’s stock valued at $130,000 after purchasing an additional 1,535 shares during the period. Mariner LLC increased its holdings in shares of Sunrise Realty Trust by 42.3% in the fourth quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 34,359 shares of the company’s stock valued at $324,000 after purchasing an additional 10,220 shares during the period. Finally, Barclays PLC raised its stake in shares of Sunrise Realty Trust by 7.3% during the fourth quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 22,183 shares of the company’s stock worth $209,000 after purchasing an additional 1,518 shares during the last quarter.

Sunrise Realty Trust Company Profile

Sunrise Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on acquiring, owning and leasing convenience store and fuel retail properties under long-term net leases. The company targets sale-leaseback transactions and joint-venture investments with high-credit tenants in the convenience retail sector. Sunrise Realty Trust’s portfolio comprises single-tenant properties that benefit from predictable cash flows, structured lease agreements and tenant-driven site improvements, providing exposure to a segment of the retail real estate market that aligns closely with consumer essentials.

The company’s primary business activities include sourcing and underwriting new property investments, negotiating sale-leaseback and ground lease transactions, and managing asset performance throughout the lease term.