Result of One Liberty Properties Investment in 10 Years

Result of One Liberty Properties Investment in 10 Years

One Liberty Properties Inc. (NYSE:OLP) is a real estate investment trust that purchases, manages, and owns various commercial properties. The company's upcoming third-quarter earnings report for 2025, scheduled to be released on November 18, has drawn attention as Wall Street analysts expect earnings per share (EPS) of 0.32, down from 0.46 in the same period last year. According to Benzinga Pro, revenues for the quarter are expected to reach $24.18 million, indicating an increase from last year's $22.21 million.

Ten years ago, the company's share price was trading at around $23.41. If you had invested $10,000, you could have purchased approximately 427 shares. Currently, the shares are trading at $20.24, which means your investment's value has decreased to $8,646. However, One Liberty Properties has also paid dividends over this ten-year period.

The company's dividend yield is currently set at 8.82%. Considering that approximately $18.93 per share was paid in dividends over the past ten years, this implies that you could have earned $8,086 in dividend income. Thus, by combining $8,646 and $8,086, we see that the total value of your investment would have been $16,732 if you had invested $10,000 in One Liberty Properties shares ten years ago. This translates to a total return of 67.32%. However, this figure falls significantly short of the total return of 283.30% for the S&P 500 index during the same period.

The consensus assessment from analysts is a 'Buy' for One Liberty Properties, with a target price suggesting over 33% potential upside from the current share price. The company reported a FFO of 0.49 in its second-quarter earnings for 2025, exceeding the consensus estimate of 0.46. However, the $24.48 million in revenue was lower than the estimated revenue of $25.10 million.

CEO Patrick J. Callan stated, "We are pleased to see the positive contribution of transformation in our portfolio largely towards industrial properties. During this quarter, we advanced our transition to a purer industrial portfolio by commencing funding for another industrial property and completing the sale of three non-industrial assets. Our portfolio continues to demonstrate strong cash flow stability, while we remain focused on adding value for shareholders as we explore additional growth opportunities."

Given the expected potential for upside, growth-oriented investors may find One Liberty Properties shares attractive. They can also benefit from the company's strong dividend yield.