From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-02-21 06:12:15

The Zacks REIT and Equity Trust – Retail industry faces challenges due to e-commerce growth, fiscal policies, and changing consumer spending patterns. However, high-quality locations and experiential retail are expected to drive demand. Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. and Urban Edge Properties are projected to benefit from these trends. The industry ranks #151 out of 250 Zacks industries, with FFO estimates declining. Essential Properties is expected to see growth with a weighted average lease term of 14 years. Urban Edge Properties, with a portfolio in the Washington, DC to Boston corridor, offers stable cash flows.



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