Overall Rating


(3.4/5) Neutral

First Industrial Realty Trust (FR)

Price*: $23.42 | Dividend: $2.88 | Dividend Yield: 12.30%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 7/3/08, at a price of 26.40.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is slightly underperforming.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is attractive.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This company has been paying dividends for 14 years.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates have been cut slightly.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
First Industrial Realty Trust (FR)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$23.42
Annual Stock Dividend
$2.88
Current Dividend Yield
12.30%

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Company Profile Company Profile

First Industrial Realty Trust- (FR)-engages in the ownership, management, acquisition, sale, development, and redevelopment of industrial real estate properties. As of December 31, 2007, its in-service portfolio included 403 light industrial properties, 125 research and development/flex properties, 162 bulk warehouse properties, 89 regional warehouse properties, and 25 manufacturing properties containing approximately 64 million square feet of gross leasable area located in 28 states in the United States and 1 province in Canada. First Industrial Realty Trust was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As a REIT, capital gains are accounted for differently, so please consult with a tax advisor.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This small cap stock does not make an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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