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Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc(PDM)
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PDM
09/25/2026: PDM (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust specializing in high-quality, Class A office properties within U.S. Sunbelt and coastal markets. The company benefits from a portfolio concentrated in desirable, supply-constrained submarkets and a history of disciplined balance sheet management. Its primary growth story centers on enhancing property value through amenity upgrades and strategic capital recycling. However, the firm faces significant headwinds from the broader structural decline in demand for traditional office space. Piedmont is best suited for income-focused investors who understand the risks associated with the office REIT sector; monitoring office occupancy trends and interest rate policy is essential for assessing future performance.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company's growth is constrained by the cyclical and secular challenges facing the office property sector. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock currently faces headwinds from negative sector sentiment and volatility. |
| Value investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock may offer value if the market has over-discounted the underlying property quality. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | The dividend yield is significant, but sustainability remains sensitive to future office leasing trends. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High sensitivity to macroeconomic shifts and office market disruption increases the risk profile. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Office REITs remain sensitive to interest rate shifts and hybrid work policy updates. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market pricing of office assets remains highly uncertain amid shifting demand. |
| Competition risk (office demand) | High | Intense competition for fewer office-using tenants challenges occupancy and rental growth. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company maintains high-quality assets, but the asset class itself is undergoing a fundamental shift. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | Sustainability depends on consistent cash flow from leasing activity in a difficult environment. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Repositioning and development efforts require precise market timing. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 62.52% | Avg. Invested days 74 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.15B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.7M shares | Beta 1.35 | 52 Weeks Range 6.32 - 10.13 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 6.32 - 10.13 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.64 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Property Leasing | Rental income from Class A office properties. | The company makes money primarily by renting space to businesses and collecting recurring lease payments. |
| Property Management & Services | Fees and operational efficiencies from managing its real estate portfolio. | The company also generates value by actively managing its properties to keep them desirable. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 75.19 | Enterprise Value 3.40B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.02 |
Enterprise Value 3.40B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.02 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.08 | Shares Outstanding 125.13M | Shares Floating 123.51M |
Shares Outstanding 125.13M | Shares Floating 123.51M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.31 | Percent Institutions 95.47 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Atlanta, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-02-10 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Christopher Brent Smith | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Office | Full time employees 140 | Website https://www.piedmontreit.com |
Full time employees 140 | Website https://www.piedmontreit.com | ||
Piedmont Realty Trust Inc. is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment company focused on delivering an exceptional office environment. As an owner, manager, developer and operator of approximately 16 MM SF of Class A properties across major U.S. Sunbelt markets, Piedmont Realty Trust is known for its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to transforming buildings into premier piedmont places that enhance each client's workplace experience. Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Atlanta, United States.
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