Why First Industrial Realty Shares Are Sliding Today
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
KeyBanc Capital Market analyst Todd M. Thomas has downgraded First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR) to Underweight from Sector Weight with a price target of $42. The downgrade is due to risks to FY24 FFO estimates because of longer leasing timelines for new development projects. The analyst also notes that about $346 million of development is expected to be placed in service in the next four quarters, with minimal pre-leasing completed to date. As a result, FR's shares are down 3.54% at $45.42.

October 12, 2023 | 4:15 pm
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First Industrial Realty Trust has been downgraded by KeyBanc due to risks to FY24 FFO estimates. The longer leasing timelines for new development projects could impact the company's growth outlook.
The downgrade by KeyBanc is based on the risk to FY24 FFO estimates due to longer leasing timelines for new development projects. This could curb the future growth outlook of the company compared to its peers. As a result, the company's shares have fallen.
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