The best commercial real estate stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
7 popular commercial real estate stocks picks to buy in 2024
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 US stocks.
Take a deeper dive into commercial real estate stocks
If you're interested in investing in the real estate industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.
1. 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 the Philadelphia and Austin markets. Organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), we own, develop, lease and manage an urban, town center and transit-oriented portfolio comprising 160 properties and 22. 6 million square feet as of September 30, 2023 which excludes assets held for sale.
Brandywine Realty Trust stock opened the day at $4.43 after a previous close of $4.40. The latest price was $4.47 (25-minute delay). Brandywine Realty Trust is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD427.7 million and employs 324 staff.
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 value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of September 30, 2023, SL Green held interests in 59 buildings totaling 32.
SL Green Realty stock opened the day at $51.12 after a previous close of $50.88. The latest price was $50.61 (25-minute delay). SL Green Realty is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$806.2 million and employs 1,188 staff.
CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplace services to the commercial real estate, hospitality, residential, and related professionals industries in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company offers CoStar Property that provides inventory of office, industrial, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and student housing properties and land; CoStar Sales, a robust database of comparable commercial real estate sales transactions; CoStar Market Analytics to view and report on aggregated market and submarket trends; and CoStar Tenant, an online business-to-business prospecting and analytical tool that provides tenant information.
CoStar Group stock opened the day at $89.93 after a previous close of $90.34. The latest price was $92.65 (25-minute delay). CoStar Group is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.5 billion and employs 6,152 staff.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. The company is the recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
Empire State Realty Trust stock opened the day at $9.08 after a previous close of $9.12. The latest price was $9.21 (25-minute delay). Empire State Realty Trust is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$756.1 million and employs 666 staff.
Tanger Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, with over 43 years of expertise in the retail and outlet shopping industries. Tanger's portfolio of 38 outlet centers, one adjacent managed center and one open-air lifestyle center comprises over 15 million square feet well positioned across tourist destinations and vibrant markets in 20 U. S.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers stock opened the day at $28.79 after a previous close of $28.67. The latest price was $28.88 (25-minute delay). Tanger Factory Outlet Centers is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$472.6 million and employs 364 staff.
Simon is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. . . . . .
Simon Property Group stock opened the day at $143.05 after a previous close of $142.73. The latest price was $142.36 (25-minute delay). Simon Property Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.7 billion and employs 2,500 staff.
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. At December 31, 2023, 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.
Prologis stock opened the day at $103.43 after a previous close of $103.35. The latest price was $104.06 (25-minute delay). Prologis is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$8.5 billion and employs 2,574 staff.
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Bottom line
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. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.
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