Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) Stock AnalysisLADRLadder Capital Corp

Ladder Capital Corp is an investment grade-rated, internally-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in commercial real estate finance. The Company originates and invests in a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and real estate-related assets, focusing on senior secured assets. The Company's segments include loans, securities, and real estate. The loans segment includes all of its activities related to mortgage loan receivables held for investment (balance sheet loans) and mortgage loan receivables held for sale (conduit loans). The securities segment includes of all of its activities related to securities, which include investments in CMBS, United States Agency securities, corporate bonds, equity securities and United States Treasury securities not classified as cash and cash equivalents. The real estate segment includes all of its activities related to net leased properties, other diversified real estate and investments in unconsolidated ventures. It operates in the Real Estate sector (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS industry).

Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) is a good buy right now due to its current price of $8.77, which is over 30% below its book value, indicating potential for recovery. The company has a high dividend yield of 10.13%, significantly higher than the S&P 500's yield of around 1%, making it attractive for income-focused investors. Additionally, insider buying has surged by 8000.47% over the last month, suggesting strong confidence from those closest to the company. However, the main risk is the rising interest rates impacting earnings, particularly as the 10-year Treasury yield has surged to nearly 5.3%.

6 analysts cover LADR: 5 rate it Buy, 1 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 12.33.