Sunrise Realty Trust Closes $14M Loan Deal
Sunrise Realty Trust has originated, closed, and exited a $14M commitment to a $21.6M senior bridge loan to finance the acquisition of the western portion of Silver Mountain Ranch, a landmark property located in Huerfano County, Colorado. The borrower, JW Cattle Ranch, is a specialized land investor and operator with extensive experience in the region. The loan facilitated the borrower's acquisition of the Property from The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental non-profit organization. The Property is protected by a conservation easement, ensuring the preservation of its natural habitat while allowing for private ownership. Silver Mountain Ranch is located south of Denver near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and is renowned for its world-class hunting, including record-book quality elk and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. To finance the expansion to a larger contiguous parcel of approximately 15,000 acres, the loan was structured as a short-term bridge facility of up to six months, dependent on the closing of the contractual sale to the buyer.
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- Quarterly Dividend Announcement: SUNS's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share for Q4 2025, payable on January 15, 2026, reflecting the company's ongoing ability to maintain stable cash flows.
- Consistent Dividend Strategy: The dividend remains unchanged from Q3, indicating SUNS's commitment to shareholder returns in the current economic environment, which enhances investor confidence.
- Market Positioning: SUNS focuses on transitional commercial real estate projects in the Southern U.S., leveraging opportunities presented by economic growth to create near-term value for shareholders.
- Flexible Financing Solutions: As an institutional commercial real estate lender, SUNS provides flexible financing solutions that support the development of high-quality assets, further solidifying its competitive position in rapidly growing markets.

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Financial Performance: Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. reported a GAAP net income of $4.05 million and Distributable Earnings of $4.12 million for Q3 2025, reflecting a focus on strategic objectives and growth in transitional real estate lending.
Dividend Distribution: The company paid a cash dividend of $0.30 per common share on October 15, 2025, distributing a total of $4.0 million, which aligns closely with its Distributable Earnings for the quarter.
Investor Communication: SUNS encourages stakeholders to monitor its website for important updates and will host a conference call on November 13, 2025, to discuss its financial results and business updates.
Non-GAAP Metrics: The company utilizes Distributable Earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, to provide a clearer picture of its performance, which excludes certain non-cash items and adjustments, aiding investors in assessing overall business performance.
Earnings Performance: RMR Group reported quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, matching expectations but down from $0.34 a year ago, with revenues of $159.41 million falling short of estimates by 25.4%.
Stock Outlook: The company's shares have declined by 24.6% this year, underperforming the S&P 500, and currently hold a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market.
Future Earnings Estimates: The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.25, with projected revenues of $221.8 million, while the current fiscal year estimates stand at $1.11 EPS on $765.1 million in revenues.
Industry Context: RMR Group operates in the Real Estate - Operations sector, which is currently ranked in the bottom 35% of Zacks industries, suggesting that broader industry trends could significantly impact the stock's performance.
Earnings Performance: Legacy Housing (LEGH) reported quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57, and showing a decline from $0.64 per share a year ago, resulting in a -38.60% earnings surprise.
Revenue Results: The company generated revenues of $40.48 million for the quarter, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14.31% and down from $44.27 million year-over-year, with only one instance of surpassing revenue estimates in the last four quarters.
Stock Outlook: Legacy Housing shares have decreased by 8.4% since the start of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's 14.3% gain, and the stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market.
Industry Context: The Real Estate - Operations industry, to which Legacy Housing belongs, is ranked in the top 35% of Zacks industries, suggesting that industry performance could significantly influence the stock's future movements.
Earnings Performance: WillScot (WSC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.30 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29, but down from $0.38 a year ago. The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates twice in the last four quarters.
Revenue Results: The company posted revenues of $566.84 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.26% and down from $601.43 million year-over-year. WillScot has only topped revenue estimates once in the past four quarters.
Stock Outlook: WillScot shares have declined by approximately 37.9% this year, contrasting with the S&P 500's 15.6% gain. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future.
Industry Context: The Real Estate - Operations industry, to which WillScot belongs, ranks in the top 39% of Zacks industries, suggesting potential for better performance compared to lower-ranked sectors. Investors are advised to monitor earnings estimate revisions for future insights.









