Stag Industrial (STAG) Shares Surge 1.96% on Strong Q2 Earnings, Raised Guidance

Stag Industrial (STAG) shares surged 1.96% on October 15, 2025, marking a three-day winning streak with a cumulative gain of 5.75%. The stock reached its highest intraday level since October 2025, with a 3.12% rally amid renewed investor confidence in its industrial real estate portfolio and operational resilience.

The recent momentum follows robust Q2 2025 earnings, where the REIT exceeded core FFO expectations and raised full-year guidance to $2.48–$2.52 per share. Strong leasing activity in logistics and e-commerce sectors, coupled with cost discipline and development progress, underscored its ability to navigate macroeconomic headwinds. Analysts highlighted the company’s strategic positioning in high-demand Sun Belt markets, where population growth and e-commerce tailwinds continue to drive industrial property demand.

Leadership changes further bolstered market sentiment. Steven T. Kimball’s promotion to COO on August 1 was seen as a catalyst for operational efficiency, leveraging his expertise in asset optimization and tenant retention. The move coincided with a 1.96% intraday stock jump, reflecting investor approval of enhanced governance. Meanwhile, the REIT’s consistent monthly dividend of $0.12 per share, translating to a 14.4% annualized yield, reinforced its appeal to income-focused investors amid a low-yield environment.

Evercore ISI’s upgraded price target to $40 per share on July 31 underscored confidence in STAG’s capital recycling plans and balance sheet strength. The firm cited STAG’s $550 million private placement of senior unsecured notes at 5.65% interest as a liquidity boost for development projects. Institutional buying by entities like AE Wealth Management and Universal Beteiligungs further signaled long-term faith in the company’s growth trajectory. With a P/FFO of 13x—below the industrial REIT sector average—STAG’s valuation remains attractive to value investors eyeing its discounted cash flow potential.