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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 8.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.4%, FCF Yield is 7.3%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -18%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 73%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.5%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.0%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 29%
  Key risks
ALX key risks include [1] heavy tenant concentration with its primary lessee, Show more.
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Building Management Systems, Real Estate Data Analytics, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 8.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.4%, FCF Yield is 7.3%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 29%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Building Management Systems, Real Estate Data Analytics, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -18%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 73%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.5%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.0%
7 Key risks
ALX key risks include [1] heavy tenant concentration with its primary lessee, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

ALX Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points for Alexander's (ALX) stock movement from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 21, 2025:

1. Declining Net Income in Q2 and Q3 2025: Alexander's reported a decrease in net income for both the second and third quarters of 2025 compared to the previous year. For Q2 2025, net income fell to $6.1 million from $8.4 million in Q2 2024, and for Q3 2025, it decreased to $6.0 million from $6.7 million in Q3 2024. This decline in profitability could put downward pressure on the stock.

2. Concerns Regarding Dividend Sustainability: The company's high quarterly dividend of $4.50 (annualized $18), leading to an 8.3% yield, has raised concerns about its sustainability. The dividend payout ratio was significantly high at 252.1%, and the dividend was not fully covered by Funds From Operations (FFO), with a payout ratio of 137% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Analyst estimates also suggest a payout ratio of 171.27% in the coming year, indicating potential unsustainability.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
ALX Return-10%0%-9%6%1%19%5%
Peers Return-33%55%-31%26%33%-10%9%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ALX Win Rate42%42%42%58%58%50% 
Peers Win Rate42%77%35%55%67%43% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ALX Max Drawdown-30%-5%-18%-25%-2%-7% 
Peers Max Drawdown-59%-4%-40%-25%-10%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VNO, SLG, KIM, SPG, FRT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventALXS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-49.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven95.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-36.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven57.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-32.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven49.0%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-71.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven253.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,146 days1,480 days

Compare to O, FRT, GTY, WSR, SPG


In The Past

Alexander's's stock fell -49.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/12/2021. A -49.0% loss requires a 95.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Alexander's (ALX)

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
MPW_10312025_Short_Squeeze10312025MPWMedical Properties TrustSpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
1.1%1.1%-5.8%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
MPW_10312025_Short_Squeeze10312025MPWMedical Properties TrustSpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
1.1%1.1%-5.8%

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Peer Comparisons for Alexander's

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Financials

ALXVNOSLGKIMSPGFRTMedian
NameAlexande.Vornado .SL Green.Kimco Re.Simon Pr.Federal . 
Mkt Price216.6133.2844.4720.10184.51101.8573.16
Mkt Cap1.16.43.113.660.28.87.6
Rev LTM2161,8159102,0956,1551,2541,534
Op Inc LTM702781416923,120451365
FCF LTM811,3181131,0653,121336700
FCF 3Y Avg808461471,0083,066276561
CFO LTM811,3181131,0654,018597831
CFO 3Y Avg808461471,0083,870572709

Growth & Margins

ALXVNOSLGKIMSPGFRTMedian
NameAlexande.Vornado .SL Green.Kimco Re.Simon Pr.Federal . 
Rev Chg LTM-7.5%2.4%7.4%10.2%4.2%6.0%5.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.4%0.8%5.3%8.3%5.7%6.2%5.5%
Rev Chg Q-4.0%2.4%4.0%5.0%8.2%6.1%4.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.0%0.6%1.0%1.2%2.0%1.5%1.1%
Op Mgn LTM32.3%15.3%15.5%33.0%50.7%36.0%32.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg35.6%15.5%9.8%32.7%50.4%35.1%33.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.3%0.0%-2.3%0.3%-0.3%-0.2%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM37.4%72.7%12.4%50.8%65.3%47.6%49.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg36.3%46.8%15.6%52.8%66.1%48.2%47.5%
FCF/Rev LTM37.4%72.7%12.4%50.8%50.7%26.8%44.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg36.3%46.8%15.6%52.8%52.3%23.1%41.5%

Valuation

ALXVNOSLGKIMSPGFRTMedian
NameAlexande.Vornado .SL Green.Kimco Re.Simon Pr.Federal . 
Mkt Cap1.16.43.113.660.28.87.6
P/S5.23.53.46.59.87.05.8
P/EBIT13.04.911.917.217.016.314.7
P/E30.37.1122.222.726.825.226.0
P/CFO13.84.827.812.715.014.714.2
Total Yield11.6%16.3%0.8%4.4%4.4%4.0%4.4%
Dividend Yield8.3%2.2%0.0%0.0%0.7%0.0%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.3%13.3%4.7%7.6%6.4%3.2%6.8%
D/E1.01.21.60.60.40.50.8
Net D/E0.71.11.50.60.40.50.7

Returns

ALXVNOSLGKIMSPGFRTMedian
NameAlexande.Vornado .SL Green.Kimco Re.Simon Pr.Federal . 
1M Rtn5.6%3.0%4.1%2.4%3.7%5.8%3.9%
3M Rtn-4.9%-18.4%-26.8%-7.2%3.4%3.4%-6.1%
6M Rtn-0.1%-15.6%-28.9%-1.5%20.2%9.1%-0.8%
12M Rtn16.1%-18.1%-31.0%-10.0%13.0%-4.9%-7.5%
3Y Rtn26.2%68.6%67.2%10.1%86.1%13.9%46.7%
1M Excs Rtn0.8%-2.9%-1.1%-1.2%0.8%3.0%-0.1%
3M Excs Rtn-7.8%-20.5%-28.6%-8.6%1.0%1.3%-8.2%
6M Excs Rtn-14.6%-27.5%-41.2%-16.5%5.4%-5.4%-15.6%
12M Excs Rtn-2.6%-37.0%-49.7%-26.3%-5.2%-19.9%-23.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-49.6%-16.1%-20.4%-65.9%10.3%-64.8%-35.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Leasing, management, development and redevelopment of properties225    
Lease revenues 197198191217
Parking revenue 5446
Tenant services 4443
Total225206206199226


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity234,462
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-2.6%
Average Daily Volume47,264
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.96
Basic Shares Quantity5,135,956
Short % of Basic Shares4.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251103202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025804202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025505202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024210202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241104202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024805202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024506202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023212202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231030202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023731202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023501202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022213202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221031202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022801202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022502202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021214202210-K 12/31/2021