Potential for Increased Insider Buying at BFS Following New 52-Week Low
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 24 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Stock Performance: Saul Centers Inc (BFS) reached a new 52-week low of $31.15, marking a 26.52% decline from its 52-week high of $42.39, necessitating a 36.08% gain to recover that high.
Insider Activity: Despite the stock's decline, there have been three instances of insider buying in the past six months, raising questions about potential future recovery as the stock trades slightly above its new low.
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About BFS
Saul Centers, Inc. is a self-managed, self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, which conducts all of its activities through its subsidiaries, the Operating Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships, engages in the ownership, operation, management, leasing, acquisition, renovation, expansion, development and financing of community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-used properties, primarily in the Washington, DC/Baltimore metropolitan area. The Company operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers and Mixed-Use Properties. The Company operates and manages a real estate portfolio comprised of approximately 62 properties, which includes 58 community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties with approximately 10.2 million square feet of leasable area, and four land and development properties.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) Announces 2025 Dividend Tax Treatment with 26.3% as Ordinary Income
- Total Dividends: In 2025, Saul Centers declared and paid four quarterly dividends totaling $2.36 per common share, reflecting the company's robust cash flow and commitment to shareholder returns.
- Tax Classification: Of this amount, 26.3% ($0.62 per share) is classified as ordinary income while 73.7% ($1.74 per share) is considered a return of capital, which will impact shareholders' tax liabilities.
- Preferred Stock Dividends: The dividends on preferred stock are entirely classified as ordinary income, providing clarity for preferred shareholders regarding their tax implications and enhancing investment attractiveness.
- REIT Operations: As a self-managed equity REIT, Saul Centers operates a portfolio of 62 properties, with over 85% of its operating income generated from the Washington, DC/Baltimore area, underscoring its competitive strength in this market.
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Saul Centers, Inc. Announces 2025 Dividend Tax Treatment with 26.3% as Ordinary Income
- Total Dividends: Saul Centers declared and paid four quarterly dividends on its common stock in 2025, totaling $2.36 per share, indicating the company's strong cash flow and commitment to shareholder returns.
- Tax Classification: Of the common stock dividends, 26.3% ($0.62 per share) is classified as ordinary income while 73.7% ($1.74 per share) is characterized as return of capital, which will affect shareholders' tax liabilities.
- Preferred Stock Dividends: The company also paid four dividends on its preferred stock, totaling $1.53125 per depositary share for the 6.125% Series D Preferred Stock and $1.50000 per depositary share for the 6.000% Series E Preferred Stock, both classified as ordinary income, enhancing investor yield expectations.
- REIT Operations: Saul Centers operates a portfolio of 62 properties, primarily in the Washington, DC/Baltimore area, generating over 85% of its operating income from this region, showcasing its strategic market positioning.
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