Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:FBRT) is expected to release its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 29th. Analysts expect Franklin BSP Realty Trust to post earnings of $0.22 per share and revenue of $72.1190 million for the quarter. Investors can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Stock Up 0.1%

FBRT opened at $9.15 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.33, a current ratio of 70.78 and a quick ratio of 70.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $703.80 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.29 and a beta of 0.96. The business has a 50-day moving average of $8.90 and a two-hundred day moving average of $9.80. Franklin BSP Realty Trust has a 12 month low of $8.24 and a 12 month high of $11.84.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were issued a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.7%. Franklin BSP Realty Trust’s payout ratio is 125.00%.

Key Stories Impacting Franklin BSP Realty Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting Franklin BSP Realty Trust this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff firms are actively soliciting FBRT investors to serve as lead plaintiff ahead of an April 27 deadline — reminders from Bragar Eagel & Squire and others consolidate attention on potential claims but do not, by themselves, change fundamentals. FRANKLIN BSP REALTY TRUST DEADLINE MONDAY: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Franklin BSP Realty Trust Investors with Large Losses to Contact the Firm Before April 27th
• Neutral Sentiment: Several additional law firms (Faruqi & Faruqi, The Gross Law Firm, Rosen, Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Howard G. Smith and others) issued near?identical investor alerts and deadline notices — this amplifies visibility of the litigation window but mainly serves as procedural outreach. FBRT EQUITY ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on April 27, 2026
• Negative Sentiment: A class action has been filed against FBRT and certain officers alleging violations of federal securities laws for the Nov. 5, 2024–Feb. 11, 2026 period; active litigation increases the potential for settlements, legal expense, and reputational damage. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
• Negative Sentiment: Investor?rights outlets and firms (including SueWallSt) are scrutinizing Franklin’s disclosures and alleging that material risks may have been concealed — such claims, if substantiated, can exacerbate regulatory scrutiny and investor losses. FBRT Investor Alert: FRANKLIN BSP REALTY TRUST, INC. Securities Fraud Lawsuit – Investors With Losses May Seek to Lead the Class Action After Allegedly Concealed Material Risks: SueWallSt
• Negative Sentiment: Repeated firm solicitations (Rosen, Rosen National Trial Counsel, The Gross Law Firm, etc.) highlight a concentrated legal campaign — sustained media/legal attention can increase volatility, raise cost of capital, and distract management. FBRT DEADLINE: ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – FBRT

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Invesco Ltd. raised its position in Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 72.2% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,829,401 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,349,000 after purchasing an additional 766,875 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its position in Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 5.0% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,256,179 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,599,000 after purchasing an additional 59,424 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its position in Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 7.3% in the third quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 1,042,207 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,318,000 after purchasing an additional 70,645 shares during the period. UBS Group AG raised its position in Franklin BSP Realty Trust by 24.0% in the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 873,047 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,481,000 after purchasing an additional 168,993 shares during the period. Finally, Eagle Point Credit Management LLC purchased a new position in Franklin BSP Realty Trust in the fourth quarter valued at about $8,381,000. 59.87% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have commented on FBRT shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Franklin BSP Realty Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 7th. Citizens Jmp lowered their price target on Franklin BSP Realty Trust from $12.00 to $11.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Citigroup restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Franklin BSP Realty Trust in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Zacks Research upgraded Franklin BSP Realty Trust from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, JonesTrading cut their target price on Franklin BSP Realty Trust from $13.00 to $12.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $11.50.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Company Profile

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: FBRT) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of Franklin Square Capital Partners. The company focuses on acquiring, owning and managing single-tenant net leased commercial properties across the United States. Its portfolio spans retail, office, industrial and other property types, with leases structured to shift most property?level responsibilities—such as maintenance, property taxes and insurance—to the tenants.

By concentrating on net lease investments, Franklin BSP Realty Trust aims to generate stable and predictable rental income streams.