NYSE:FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust is one of the oldest, fully integrated retail real estate investment trusts in the U.S. It owns, manages and redevelops retail and mixed-use properties. Federal Realty’s portfolio consists of 104 properties with a combined area of 24 million square feet. Its portfolio comprises high-quality retail properties such as shopping centers, office, residential and hotel complexes, etc. and 2,600 residential properties with a 94% occupancy rate and 3,000 tenants. The company owns properties located in densely populated, affluent communities in Washington, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. High occupancy levels and a diverse base of tenants provide strong cash flow visibility. With a long history of operation, Federal Realty is in a good position to maintain steady rent increases with its landlord-friendly leases and high rollover growth. Federal Realty has paid quarterly dividends to its shareholders continuously since it was founded in 1962. It has also increased dividends for 52 consecutive years, which is a record in the REIT industry.