7 commercial real estate stocks to watch

Considering investing in commercial real estate stocks? While the best commercial real estate stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some commercial real estate stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the real estate sector. Keep reading to learn more about commercial real estate stocks and how to start investing.

7 popular commercial real estate stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the real estate industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume more info button	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN.US)	-32.88%more info button	$604.5 million	NYSE	2,532,200	Buy now
SL Green Realty (SLG.US)	-36.58%more info button	$3.7 billion	NYSE	973,000	Buy now
CoStar Group (CSGP.US)	-4.49%more info button	$28.6 billion	NASDAQ	3,648,659	Buy now
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT.US)	-32.39%more info button	$2.1 billion	NYSE	803,500	Buy now
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (SKT.US)	-5.38%more info button	$4 billion	NYSE	466,500	Buy now
Simon Property Group (SPG.US)	1.96%more info button	$69.3 billion	NYSE	1,479,940	Buy now
Prologis (PLD.US)	8.30%more info button	$115.2 billion	NYSE	3,651,816	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on November 16, 2025.

What to look for when investing in commercial real estate stock

The real estate industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering commercial real estate stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in commercial real estate stock

1. Research the real estate industry. Before investing, learn about the commercial real estate stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the commercial real estate stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like BDN or SLG. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are commercial real estate stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in commercial real estate stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—commercial real estate stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the real estate industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best commercial real estate stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best commercial real estate stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong commercial real estate stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular commercial real estate stocks in or related to the real estate industry to help narrow down your options:

• Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN)
• SL Green Realty (SLG)
• CoStar Group (CSGP)
• Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT)
• Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (SKT)
• Simon Property Group (SPG)
• Prologis (PLD)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some commercial real estate stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each commercial real estate stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN)

Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is one of the largest, publicly traded, full-service, integrated real estate companies in the United States with a core focus in Philadelphia, PA and Austin, TX. Organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), we own, develop, lease and manage an urban, town center and transit-oriented portfolio comprising 120 properties and 18. 9 million square feet as of September 30, 2025.

Closing stock price	$3.49
Market Capitalization more info button	$604.5 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$217.9 million
Profit margin	-46.10%
Revenue (TTM)	$403.6 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$1.08
52-week stock price range	$3.22 – $5.24

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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SL Green Realty (SLG)

SL Green Realty Corp. , Manhattan's largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of September 30, 2025, SL Green held interests in 53 buildings totaling 30.

Closing stock price	$47.97
Market Capitalization more info button	$3.7 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$236.9 million
Profit margin	3.87%
Revenue (TTM)	$661.8 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.02
52-week stock price range	$43.73 – $76.85

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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CoStar Group (CSGP)

CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplace services in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It offers CoStar Property that provides inventory of office, industrial, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and student housing properties and land; CoStar Leasing, a data on lease transactions and tools to manage user-entered lease data; CoStar Sales, a database of commercial real estate sales transactions; CoStar Owners provides detailed portfolio information; CoStar Markets to view and report on market and submarket trends; and CoStar Tenant that provides tenant information.

Closing stock price	$68.05
Market Capitalization more info button	$28.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.4 billion
Profit margin	0.66%
Revenue (TTM)	$3.1 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.06
52-week stock price range	$63.82 – $97.43

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT)

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT's flagship Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," features its iconic Observatory, ranked the 1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.

Closing stock price	$7.16
Market Capitalization more info button	$2.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$404.5 million
Profit margin	5.10%
Revenue (TTM)	$766.2 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.20
52-week stock price range	$6.50 – $11.25

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (SKT)

Tanger Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, with over 44 years of expertise in the retail and outlet shopping industries. Tanger's portfolio of 37 outlet centers and three open-air lifestyle centers includes 16 million square feet well positioned across tourist destinations and vibrant markets in 21 U.

Closing stock price	$33.93
Market Capitalization more info button	$4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$422.9 million
Profit margin	18.74%
Revenue (TTM)	$575.1 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.94
52-week stock price range	$28.12 – $36.23

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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Simon Property Group (SPG)

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Simon Property Group, L.

Closing stock price	$183.81
Market Capitalization more info button	$69.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$5 billion
Profit margin	36.50%
Revenue (TTM)	$6.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.87
52-week stock price range	$132.99 – $188.43

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 11, 2025.

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Prologis (PLD)

Prologis, Inc. , is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. At September 30, 2025, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.

Closing stock price	$122.83
Market Capitalization more info button	$115.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$6.9 billion
Profit margin	35.24%
Revenue (TTM)	$9.1 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.44
52-week stock price range	$83.80 – $127.50

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding commercial real estate stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of commercial real estate stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the real estate industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about commercial real estate stocks

• What are commercial real estate stocks?

  Commercial real estate stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the commercial real estate sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying commercial real estate stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top commercial real estate stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" commercial real estate stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the real estate industry?

  You can keep track of the latest real estate news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the real estate industry.

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