Postal Realty Trust (PSTL)
Market Price (12/14/2025): $15.445 | Market Cap: $380.4 MilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Office REITs
Postal Realty Trust (PSTL)
Market Price (12/14/2025): $15.445Market Cap: $380.4 MilSector: Real EstateIndustry: 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
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.5%, Dividend Yield is 3.9%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%, FCF Yield is 11% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -4.0%, Dist 3Y High is -4.0% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 89% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -27%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50% | |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 24% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, E-commerce & Digital Retail, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include E-commerce Logistics REITs, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.5%, Dividend Yield is 3.9%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%, FCF Yield is 11% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 24% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, E-commerce & Digital Retail, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include E-commerce Logistics REITs, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -4.0%, Dist 3Y High is -4.0% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -27%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 89% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
PSTL Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Information regarding the specific stock movement of Postal Realty Trust (PSTL) by -0.9% for the period of August 31, 2025, to December 14, 2025, is not available. The provided search results contain news and financial reports for PSTL during 2025, including Q2 and Q3 2025 earnings, dividend declarations, and conference participations. While some reports mention short-term stock performance around earnings announcements, they do not specifically detail or explain a -0.9% movement for the precise timeframe requested. For instance, shares of Postal Realty Trust returned -1% over the past month as of November 4, 2025.
Here are some key points regarding PSTL's performance and news within the broader specified timeframe of the search results (up to December 2025) which may provide context but do not directly explain a -0.9% movement for the exact period requested:
**1. Strong Q2 and Q3 2025 Earnings:** Postal Realty Trust reported strong financial results for both the second and third quarters of 2025. In Q2 2025, EPS significantly surpassed forecasts by 77.25%, and revenue also exceeded expectations by 10.23%, leading to a 3.11% stock price increase post-earnings. For Q3 2025, the company reported a 23.7% year-over-year revenue increase and a 6.45% EPS surprise.
**2. Increased AFFO Guidance and Acquisitions:** The company increased its full-year 2025 AFFO (Adjusted Funds From Operations) guidance multiple times. This was supported by strategic property acquisitions, including 68 USPS properties for $35.9 million in Q2 2025 and 47 USPS properties for $42.3 million in Q3 2025. PSTL aims to meet or exceed $110 million in acquisitions for 2025.
**3. Dividend Increase:** Postal Realty Trust announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2425 per Class A share, which represents a 1.0% increase from the third quarter 2024 dividend. This dividend was approved on October 22, 2025, and payable on November 28, 2025.
**4. Credit Facilities Expansion:** In September 2025, Postal Realty Trust recast and expanded its credit facilities to $440 million, including amending, extending, and expanding unsecured credit facilities. This move aimed to enhance financial flexibility.
**5. Analyst Sentiment and Market Performance:** As of November 2025, analysts rated PSTL as a "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price target indicating potential upside. However, as of early November 2025, PSTL shares had returned -1% over the past month, underperforming the S&P 500 composite.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| PSTL Return | 5% | 23% | -22% | 7% | -4% | 24% | 27% |
| Peers Return | -0% | 6% | -33% | 2% | -8% | -16% | -44% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 111% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| PSTL Win Rate | 33% | 67% | 33% | 58% | 25% | 58% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 50% | 58% | 33% | 58% | 42% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| PSTL Max Drawdown | -28% | -7% | -26% | -6% | -7% | -3% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -18% | -10% | -35% | -24% | -16% | -28% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: 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 12/12/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | PSTL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -38.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 61.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -29.2% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 41.3% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 59 days | 148 days |
Compare to BXP, HIW, HPP, FSP, ARE
In The Past
Postal Realty Trust's stock fell -38.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/10/2021. A -38.2% loss requires a 61.7% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to PSTL. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | MPW | Medical Properties Trust | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | 0.3% | 0.3% | -5.8% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | MPW | Medical Properties Trust | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | 0.3% | 0.3% | -5.8% |
Research & Analysis
Invest in Strategies
Wealth Management
Peer Comparisons for Postal Realty Trust
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 18.68 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.7 |
| Rev LTM | 209 |
| Op Inc LTM | 58 |
| FCF LTM | 141 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 102 |
| CFO LTM | 142 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 103 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 18.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 13.3% |
| Rev Chg Q | 19.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 4.5% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 30.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 25.4% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.3% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 60.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 50.4% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 59.5% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 49.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.7 |
| P/S | 3.7 |
| P/EBIT | 11.9 |
| P/E | 51.3 |
| P/CFO | 6.7 |
| Total Yield | 9.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 6.9% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 12.5% |
| D/E | 1.2 |
| Net D/E | 1.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 0.7% |
| 3M Rtn | -3.5% |
| 6M Rtn | 2.4% |
| 12M Rtn | 0.7% |
| 3Y Rtn | -0.2% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 1.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -5.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -11.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -12.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -75.1% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/4/2025 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% |
| 8/4/2025 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% |
| 5/1/2025 | -0.2% | -1.3% | 10.0% |
| 1/13/2025 | 1.0% | 3.4% | 7.5% |
| 11/4/2024 | 3.9% | 2.6% | -0.1% |
| 8/6/2024 | 0.1% | -1.3% | 0.4% |
| 5/7/2024 | -0.2% | -0.7% | -3.3% |
| 1/10/2024 | 0.9% | -0.4% | -0.5% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| # Negative | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Median Positive | 1.8% | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| Median Negative | -0.2% | -1.0% | -1.9% |
| Max Positive | 13.5% | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| Max Negative | -3.3% | -2.6% | -9.9% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11042025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8042025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5012025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2272025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11042024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8062024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5072024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2292024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10302023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3072023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11042022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5132022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3142022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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