CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO) Stock Picked Up by Analysts at Huntington Sec

Investment analysts at Huntington Sec began coverage on shares of CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO) in a research note issued on Tuesday, Zacks reports. The firm set a “strong-buy” rating on the stock.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their target price on CTO Realty Growth from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. JonesTrading reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $24.00 price target on shares of CTO Realty Growth in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. Zacks Research downgraded shares of CTO Realty Growth from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 31st. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of CTO Realty Growth from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating and issued a $25.00 price objective on shares of CTO Realty Growth in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, CTO Realty Growth presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $24.50.

CTO Realty Growth Stock Performance

CTO opened at $19.02 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $713.15 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.99 and a beta of 0.60. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $20.75 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $20.20. CTO Realty Growth has a 1 year low of $16.38 and a 1 year high of $22.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 8.69 and a quick ratio of 8.69.

CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported ($0.19) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.20 by ($0.39). The firm had revenue of $46.91 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.21 million. CTO Realty Growth had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 32.63%. Equities analysts expect that CTO Realty Growth will post 2.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of CTO Realty Growth

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in CTO Realty Growth during the first quarter worth $1,449,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in CTO Realty Growth during the second quarter worth $3,691,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in CTO Realty Growth in the second quarter valued at $1,240,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in CTO Realty Growth in the first quarter valued at $1,953,000. Finally, Odyssean LLC acquired a new stake in CTO Realty Growth in the second quarter valued at $1,082,000. Institutional investors own 67.18% of the company’s stock.

More CTO Realty Growth News

Here are the key news stories impacting CTO Realty Growth this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CTO reported third-quarter revenue of $46.91 million, up 24% year over year and above analysts’ $45.21 million estimate, indicating solid operating growth. CTO Realty Growth Reports Net Loss for Q3 2026, Revenue Up 24%
• Positive Sentiment: Management increased 2026 Core FFO guidance to $2.11–$2.14 per diluted share, a constructive signal for the company’s recurring real-estate earnings and dividend-supporting cash flow. CTO Realty Growth Reports Third Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Year-to-date investment activity reached $472 million, while a new $1.0 billion credit facility strengthens liquidity and provides additional capacity for acquisitions and other investments. CTO Realty Growth Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Huntington maintained an Outperform rating but lowered its price target to $23 from $24, reflecting a modestly more cautious valuation view despite continued analyst support. Huntington Adjusts Price Target on CTO Realty Growth
• Negative Sentiment: CTO posted a third-quarter loss of $0.19 per share, missing the $0.20 consensus estimate by $0.39. The sharp GAAP earnings shortfall is likely the primary near-term source of selling pressure, even though revenue beat expectations. CTO Realty Growth Reports Third-Quarter Earnings Results
• Negative Sentiment: The revised full-year earnings guidance creates uncertainty around reported profitability and may temper enthusiasm for the stronger Core FFO outlook. CTO Realty Growth Revises 2026 Earnings Guidance

CTO Realty Growth Company Profile

CTO Realty Growth, Inc is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, manages and invests in income-producing commercial real estate. The company’s portfolio is focused primarily on open-air shopping centers and other retail properties, including locations anchored by grocery stores, home-improvement retailers and other necessity-based tenants.

The company also makes structured investments in commercial real estate and may pursue additional property investments in select markets.