EastGroup Properties: Buy The Pullback In This High-Quality REIT Compounder

Gen Alpha Investing Group Follow Summary EastGroup Properties offers a compelling GARP opportunity with robust leasing demand and a niche focus on shallow-bay industrial assets in high-growth Sunbelt markets. EGP posted strong Q2 results underpinned by record leasing and high re-leasing spreads. At a forward P/FFO of 20.9 and a 3.1% yield, EGP trades below its 10-year average, with analysts projecting 7–8% annual FFO/share growth over the next three years. I maintain a Buy rating, expecting 10–11% annual total returns, supported by a fortress balance sheet, well-covered dividend, and favorable supply-demand dynamics. Looking for a portfolio of ideas like this one? Members of iREIT®+HOYA Capital get exclusive access to our subscriber-only portfolios. Learn More » NicoElNino/iStock via Getty Images GARP (growth at a reasonable price) stocks can be great portfolio additions, particularly when they take a breather from recent highs. When it comes to REITs, having a decent valuation matters, as that furthers their capacity to grow through accretive equity This article was written by Gen Alpha 23.5K Followers Follow I am Gen Alpha. I have more than 14 years of investment experience, and an MBA in Finance. I focus on stocks that are more defensive in nature, with a medium- to long-term horizon. I provide high-yield, dividend growth investment ideas in the investing group iREIT®+HOYA Capital. The group helps investors achieve dependable monthly income, portfolio diversification, and inflation hedging. It provides investment research on REITs, ETFs, closed-end funds, preferreds, and dividend champions across asset classes. It offers income-focused portfolios targeting dividend yields up to 10%. Learn more. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase of the stock, or the purchase of call options or similar derivatives in EGP over the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. I am not an investment advisor. This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute as financial advice. Readers are encouraged and expected to perform due diligence and draw their own conclusions prior to making any investment decisions. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.