First Foundation Stock Plunges After $228M Fundraise: Regional Bank Has Heavy Commercial Real Estate Exposure
Portfolio Pulse from Michael Juliano
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE:FFWM) shares plunged 24.7% after a $228 million fundraise led by Fortress Investment Group. The capital infusion aims to help the bank manage its commercial real estate exposure. D.A. Davidson & Co. upgraded FFWM from Neutral to Buy, raising the price target to $9. Retail bank ETFs also saw declines.
July 03, 2024 | 5:26 pm
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Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares ETF (NYSE:DPST) fell 3.89% by mid-day Wednesday, reflecting heightened volatility and concerns in the regional banking sector.
DPST's sharper decline indicates increased volatility and risk in the regional banking sector, influenced by First Foundation's stock performance and fundraise.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (NYSE:IAT) declined 0.95% by mid-day Wednesday, reflecting broader concerns in the regional banking sector following First Foundation's fundraise.
IAT's decline is tied to broader market concerns about regional banks, exacerbated by First Foundation's significant stock drop and fundraise.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:KRE) slipped 1.29% by mid-day Wednesday, reflecting broader concerns in the regional banking sector following First Foundation's fundraise.
KRE's decline is tied to broader market concerns about regional banks, exacerbated by First Foundation's significant stock drop and fundraise.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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First Foundation Inc. shares fell 24.7% after a $228 million fundraise led by Fortress Investment Group. The capital infusion aims to help the bank manage its commercial real estate exposure. D.A. Davidson & Co. upgraded FFWM from Neutral to Buy, raising the price target to $9.
The significant drop in FFWM's stock price reflects immediate market reaction to the fundraise. However, the capital infusion and subsequent upgrade by D.A. Davidson suggest a positive outlook in the medium term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100