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Franklin Street Properties (FSP)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $0.9972 | Market Cap: $103.4 Mil
Sector: Real Estate | Industry: Office REITs

Franklin Street Properties (FSP)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $0.9972
Market Cap: $103.4 Mil
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: Office REITs

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
Dividend Yield is 2.5%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -102%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -132%
Penny stock
Mkt Price is 1.0
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
  Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -9.1 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -8.3%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Building Management Systems, Show more.
  Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 131%
3   Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 76x
4   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -8.0%
5   Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -15%
6   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -29%
7   Key risks
FSP key risks include [1] severely declining portfolio occupancy and [2] recurring net losses combined with a significant lack of liquidity that hinders planned property dispositions.
0 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 2.5%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Building Management Systems, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -102%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -132%
4 Penny stock
Mkt Price is 1.0
5 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -9.1 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -8.3%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 131%
7 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 76x
8 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -8.0%
9 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -15%
10 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -29%
11 Key risks
FSP key risks include [1] severely declining portfolio occupancy and [2] recurring net losses combined with a significant lack of liquidity that hinders planned property dispositions.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

FSP Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

Here are key points that could explain a significant negative movement in Franklin Street Properties' stock: 1. Declining demand and rising vacancy rates in the office market. The widespread shift to remote and hybrid work models has significantly reduced demand for office space, leading to elevated national office vacancy rates. Companies gave back over 65 million square feet of office space in 2023, contributing to over 180 million square feet vacated since 2020, which directly impacts office REITs like Franklin Street Properties.

2. Weakening financial performance and reduced rental income. The decrease in demand for office space has resulted in lower rental income for office REITs. Over half of U.S. office REITs reported weaker earnings metrics in the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by declining occupancy rates. Franklin Street Properties experienced a 17.57% decrease in revenue in 2024 compared to the previous year, with losses increasing by 9.59%.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
FSP Return-45%54%-52%-4%-27%-45%-84%
Peers Return-15%36%-41%-8%20%-1%-25%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
FSP Win Rate25%50%33%58%42%33% 
Peers Win Rate43%63%33%45%55%45% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
FSP Max Drawdown-58%-4%-58%-58%-42%-50% 
Peers Max Drawdown-40%-6%-45%-36%-15%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HIW, CUZ, PDM, CIO, DEA.
[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 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventFSPS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-81.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven450.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-59.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven148.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-54.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven117.4%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-60.0%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven150.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1,480 days

Compare to BXP, HIW, HPP, PSTL, ARE


In The Past

Franklin Street Properties's stock fell -81.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/14/2022. A -81.8% loss requires a 450.4% gain to breakeven.

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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.
-3.6%-3.6%-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.
-3.6%-3.6%-5.8%

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Peer Comparisons for Franklin Street Properties

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Financials

FSPHIWCUZPDMCIODEAMedian
NameFranklin.Highwood.Cousins .Piedmont.City Off.Easterly. 
Mkt Price1.0025.6225.128.516.9522.1515.33
Mkt Cap0.12.84.21.10.31.01.0
Rev LTM109808964565164327446
Op Inc LTM-920821976278580
FCF LTM-17363-80-334824216
FCF 3Y Avg-183841561255172105
CFO LTM236341715548242198
CFO 3Y Avg1138438318355172178

Growth & Margins

FSPHIWCUZPDMCIODEAMedian
NameFranklin.Highwood.Cousins .Piedmont.City Off.Easterly. 
Rev Chg LTM-13.4%-2.3%16.4%-1.2%-5.6%10.4%-1.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-13.2%-0.5%8.5%0.7%-2.2%4.0%0.1%
Rev Chg Q-8.0%-1.2%18.7%-0.1%-12.0%15.2%-0.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-2.1%-0.3%4.2%-0.0%-3.0%3.6%-0.2%
Op Mgn LTM-8.3%25.7%22.7%13.4%16.4%26.0%19.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-3.8%26.2%22.4%13.6%16.9%24.7%19.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.7%0.5%0.0%-0.1%1.2%-0.5%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM2.0%44.9%43.2%27.4%29.1%73.9%36.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.9%46.5%44.4%31.9%31.7%55.9%38.2%
FCF/Rev LTM-15.1%44.9%-8.3%-5.9%29.1%73.9%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-13.7%46.5%19.8%2.1%31.7%55.9%25.8%

Valuation

FSPHIWCUZPDMCIODEAMedian
NameFranklin.Highwood.Cousins .Piedmont.City Off.Easterly. 
Mkt Cap0.12.84.21.10.31.01.0
P/S1.54.35.02.01.73.22.6
P/EBIT-7.712.323.319.7-3.111.812.1
P/E-3.627.184.4-15.9-2.375.012.4
P/CFO76.39.511.77.25.94.38.4
Total Yield-25.3%9.9%5.5%-3.5%-41.2%11.2%1.0%
Dividend Yield2.5%6.2%4.3%2.8%2.1%9.9%3.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-9.9%13.2%4.8%2.4%25.4%15.2%9.0%
D/E1.51.00.72.01.41.61.5
Net D/E1.31.00.72.01.31.61.3

Returns

FSPHIWCUZPDMCIODEAMedian
NameFranklin.Highwood.Cousins .Piedmont.City Off.Easterly. 
1M Rtn0.1%-7.8%0.0%6.9%1.2%5.5%0.6%
3M Rtn-38.9%-18.1%-12.1%-2.7%0.0%-2.6%-7.4%
6M Rtn-40.7%-16.7%-15.9%15.0%28.6%0.9%-7.5%
12M Rtn-50.9%-12.2%-16.1%-8.2%32.9%-17.0%-14.2%
3Y Rtn-61.6%16.0%17.3%14.3%-1.6%-19.3%6.3%
1M Excs Rtn-0.6%-8.6%-0.7%6.2%0.4%4.8%-0.1%
3M Excs Rtn-40.6%-20.3%-14.6%-6.6%-1.3%-5.4%-10.6%
6M Excs Rtn-53.1%-29.0%-28.3%2.6%16.3%-11.5%-19.9%
12M Excs Rtn-60.3%-22.8%-25.5%-18.6%17.3%-28.8%-24.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-132.4%-55.8%-52.1%-59.1%-72.0%-92.5%-65.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Real estate operations146    
Management fees and interest income from loans 2224
Other 0000
Rental 164208244266
Total146166209246269


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,568,802
Short Interest: % Change Since 1115202553.5%
Average Daily Volume863,464
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.82
Basic Shares Quantity103,690,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/28/2025-4.5%-11.3%-24.8%
7/29/2025-1.2%-7.0%-4.1%
4/29/20251.9%-3.9%16.8%
2/11/20256.0%10.9%-3.8%
10/29/2024-4.3%1.1%3.2%
7/30/2024-3.9%-13.3%-3.3%
2/26/20246.2%5.3%-3.5%
11/7/202311.3%20.6%28.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive91111
# Negative141212
Median Positive6.2%10.9%16.8%
Median Negative-3.8%-6.0%-11.1%
Max Positive14.8%26.0%43.0%
Max Negative-6.3%-13.7%-36.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251028202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025729202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025429202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024211202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241029202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024730202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024430202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023226202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231107202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023801202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023502202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022214202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221101202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022802202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022503202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021215202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Schanzer Bruce J 12172024Buy1.8943,31181,6546,578,517Form
1Carter Jeffrey BPresident & CIO12162024Buy2.1218,50039,21339,213Form
2Schanzer Bruce J12132024Buy1.87110,589207,2336,381,497Form