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Saul Centers, Inc.NYSE:BFS Stock Report

Market Cap US$1.2b
Share Price
US$34.44
US$43.5
20.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y3.0%
7D0.8%
Portfolio Value
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Saul Centers, Inc.

NYSE:BFS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.2b

Saul Centers (BFS) Stock Overview

A self-managed, self-administered equity REIT headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, which currently operates and manages a real estate portfolio of 62 properties which includes (a) 59 community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties with approximately 10.5 million square feet of leasable area and (b) three land and development properties. More details

BFS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance1/6
Financial Health0/6
Dividends6/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Saul Centers
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$34.44
52 Week HighUS$35.75
52 Week LowUS$29.16
Beta0.90
1 Month Change1.68%
3 Month Change-0.81%
1 Year Change2.99%
3 Year Change1.12%
5 Year Change-20.06%
Change since IPO72.20%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Oct 02

Saul Centers: Attractive Despite DC Exposure (Upgrade)

Summary Saul Centers shares have underperformed, falling 23% in the past year, despite meeting financial expectations and maintaining a stable core business. BFS faces investor concerns due to its heavy Washington, D.C./Baltimore exposure, with federal government cutbacks posing regional economic risks. Recent results reflect accounting changes and project ramp-up costs, but Twinbrook and Hampden House expansions are expected to drive earnings growth by year-end. At 11x FFO and a 7.4% yield, BFS is now attractively valued, offering a potential 20% total return and a compelling "Buy" opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Mar 06

Saul Centers: Mixed Q4 And DC Headwinds Limit Upside

Summary Saul Centers has underperformed over the past decade, with shares losing 35% and facing headwinds from federal government downsizing in the DC/Baltimore area. The company’s Q4 results were impacted by project accounting, with a significant increase in costs due to the completion of Twinbrook Quarter Phase 1. High occupancy rates are offset by cost inflation and office space weakness, limiting the potential for same property growth and dividend increases. The large Saul family stake and lack of investor outreach hinder institutional demand, making meaningful multiple expansion unlikely; accordingly, shares are rated as a "hold." Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 04

Saul Centers: Access To Affluent Shoppers Will Fuel Growth

Summary Saul Centers, a mid-cap REIT, is now trading at a discount, making it an attractive investment for its Washington DC properties. The company has a strong dividend yield of 6% and stable growth potential, primarily through rental rate increases. Saul's high insider ownership and low market communication make it unique, but also slightly riskier due to high leverage. Overall, Saul Centers is a potential buy, especially if it becomes cheaper or shows signs of imminent M&A activity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 02

Saul Centers: A 6% Yielding Shopping Center REIT Great For Income-Oriented Investors

Summary Saul Centers is a reliable income option for income-oriented investors, offering a decent yield of roughly 6% and solid fundamentals. Despite a flat share price, Saul Centers has strong dividend coverage, growth potential, and an attractive valuation for long-term income-focused investors. The REIT's well-laddered debt maturities, strong dividend profile, and potential for growth make it a solid choice for long-term income investors. Risks with Saul Centers include their upcoming lease expirations in 2025 and their office properties leasing average below their 10-year average. Wall Street rates Saul Centers a strong buy with a price target of $43.50. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Mar 13

Saul Centers: An Overlooked Shopping Center REIT Income Investors Should Consider

Summary Saul Centers is a shopping center REIT with a portfolio of 61 properties, primarily located in the Northeastern US, with a focus on the metropolitan Baltimore/D.C. area. The company has shown resilience in the face of economic challenges, with increased revenue, net income, and FFO year-over-year. Saul Centers is focusing on apartment development, which is expected to strengthen its financials and cater to the growing demand for rentals. The company's balance sheet also remain strong with well-laddered debt maturities, with only $50 million debt maturing in 2024 and even less in 2025. However, they do face a decent amount of leases expiring over the next two years, which account for a sizable portion of annualized base rent. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 21

Saul Centers: Safe Yield, Attractive Upside

Summary Saul Centers is a retail REIT that focuses on the acquisition, development, and management of shopping centers, as well as mixed-use assets. Despite the lack of specific growth drivers, the market in which it operates along with its resilient tenant base can preserve present profitability. Given its high but safe dividend yield and significant NAV discount, BFS represents a get-paid-to-wait opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 09

Saul Centers declares $0.59 dividend

Saul Centers (NYSE:BFS) declares $0.59/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 5.69% Payable Jan. 31; for shareholders of record Jan. 17; ex-div Jan. 13. See BFS Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
Seeking Alpha Nov 08

Saul Centers reports Q3 results

Saul Centers press release (NYSE:BFS): Q3 FFO of $0.73 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.38 Revenue of $59.95M (+1.5% Y/Y).
Seeking Alpha Sep 22

Saul Centers declares $0.59 dividend

Saul Centers (NYSE:BFS) declares $0.59/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 6.05% Payable Oct. 31; for shareholders of record Oct. 17; ex-div Oct. 14. See BFS Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.

Shareholder Returns

BFSUS Retail REITsUS Market
7D0.8%-0.4%2.6%
1Y3.0%13.3%26.2%

Return vs Industry: BFS underperformed the US Retail REITs industry which returned 16.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: BFS underperformed the US Market which returned 31.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is BFS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
BFS volatility
BFS Average Weekly Movement2.6%
Retail REITs Industry Average Movement2.7%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: BFS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: BFS's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1993162Bernard Saulwww.saulcenters.com

Saul Centers, Inc. is a self-managed, self-administered equity REIT headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, which currently operates and manages a real estate portfolio of 62 properties which includes (a) 59 community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties with approximately 10.5 million square feet of leasable area and (b) three land and development properties. Over 85% of the Saul Centers' property operating income is generated by properties in the metropolitan Washington, DC/Baltimore area. Saul Centers, Inc. was established on June 10, 1993 and incorporated in Maryland, USA.

Saul Centers, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Saul Centers's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
BFS fundamental statistics
Market capUS$1.24b
Earnings (TTM)US$25.64m
Revenue (TTM)US$296.25m
33.0x
P/E Ratio
2.9x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
BFS income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$296.25m
Cost of RevenueUS$86.96m
Gross ProfitUS$209.29m
Other ExpensesUS$183.65m
EarningsUS$25.64m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.04
Gross Margin70.65%
Net Profit Margin8.65%
Debt/Equity Ratio337.4%

How did BFS perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

6.9%
Current Dividend Yield
70%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 10:41
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Saul Centers, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jonathan PongBaird
Christopher LucasCapital One Securities, Inc.
Barry OxfordD.A. Davidson & Co.