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Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:07:27 +0000	A Look At Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) Valuation As P/E And Fair Value Narratives Diverge Why Empire State Realty Trust is on investors’ radar Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has drawn attention after recent trading left the share price at US$6.63, with mixed return figures across the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Empire State Realty Trust. While the recent 1 day share price return was a 1.49% decline and the 90 day share price return shows a 9.30% decline, the year to date share price return of 2.47% contrasts with the 1 year total shareholder...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:45:00 +0000	New York Real Estate Trusts Dip on Mayor Mamdani’s Wealth Tax Plan The new mayor of New York City is getting serious about raising taxes on the wealthiest residents of the nation’s largest city, and it’s putting pressure on stocks of real estate investment trusts, especially those focused on the New York market. While any plan to do so would need state approval, Mayor Zohran Mamdani made it clear in a Wednesday press conference that he’s not going to drop the idea. “New York City is facing a serious fiscal crisis,” he added, citing a $12 billion fiscal deficit that he says the city inherited from former Mayor Eric Adams that was exacerbated by insufficient funding from New York state.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:58:00 +0000	Empire State Realty Trust Announces 2025 Tax Treatment of Its Distributions NEW YORK, January 28, 2026--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) (the "Company"), today announced the 2025 tax treatment of its Class A common stock distributions, as described below. The following table summarizes, for income tax purposes, the nature of the cash distributions paid by the Company to its stockholders during the year ended December 31, 2025, and the appropriate Form 1099-DIV box number. Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their spe
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:14:00 +0000	The World’s Most Romantic Building: ESB Celebrates Valentine’s Day 2026 with NYC's Most Extravagant Date Night, Romantic Paint ‘n Pour Classes, ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Screenings, Proposal Package, and More NEW YORK, January 26, 2026--Love is in the air at the "World’s Most Romantic Building." The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced its romantic Valentine’s Day plans for couples in NYC, which include an over-the-top date night, Paint ‘n Pour classes, romantic movie screenings, a sunrise experience, and more.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000	Empire State Realty Trust Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call NEW YORK, January 09, 2026--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) (the "Company"), today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after the close of markets on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:11:18 +0000	Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT): Evaluating Whether Recent Underperformance Signals a Value Opportunity Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has quietly lagged the broader market this year, and that kind of slide often makes income and value focused investors pause. Is this just sentiment, or has something structurally changed? See our latest analysis for Empire State Realty Trust. That pattern fits the broader trend, with the share price down sharply year to date but a relatively flat three year total shareholder return suggesting sentiment has cooled more than the long run fundamentals have...
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:13:02 +0000	Is Empire State Realty Trust Fairly Priced After 2025 Share Slump and DCF Valuation Check? If you are wondering whether Empire State Realty Trust at around $6.55 is a bargain or a value trap, you are not alone. This stock sits right in that interesting grey zone where the headline numbers do not tell the full story. Over the last week the share price has slipped about 6.8%, adding to a year-to-date decline of roughly 35.6%. However, the flat to slightly positive 3-year return hints that sentiment around the stock can swing sharply when the narrative changes. Recent news flow has...
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:04:00 +0000	Newmark Advises Scholastic on $386 Million Sale-Leaseback of New York City Headquarters Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to global corporations, institutional investors, and owners and occupiers, announces the Company served as exclusive real estate advisor to Scholastic Corporation (Nasdaq: SCHL) on the $386 million sale-leaseback of its New York City headquarters located at 555–557 Broadway. Newmark Co-Head of Capital Markets Adam Spies, Executive Vice Chairman Joshua King and Executive Managing Director
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:30:00 +0000	Empire State Building Sets New Standard as First LEED v5 Platinum Certified Building in New York State NEW YORK, December 09, 2025--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) today announced that the Empire State Building has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification under the Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance Version 5 program, the highest level of recognition under the U.S. Green Building Council’s latest standard. The Empire State Building is the largest LEED v5 Platinum project in the United States and the first in the state of New York
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:20:05 +0000	Why One Real Estate Fund Dumped Its $4 Million Stake in This Iconic NYC Office REIT A major fund just walked away from this iconic New York REIT — here’s what long-term investors should really take from the move.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:38:00 +0000	Empire State Realty Trust Announces Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2025 NEW YORK, December 05, 2025--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) (the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.035 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock and to holders of Empire State Realty OP, L.P.’s ("ESRO") Series ES, Series 250 and Series 60 operating partnership units (NYSE Arca: ESBA, FISK and OGCP, respectively) and Series PR operating partnership un
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:14:23 +0000	How Recent Developments Are Rewriting the Story for Empire State Realty Trust Empire State Realty Trust stock has seen its consensus analyst price target lowered from $8.97 to $8.55 per share, reflecting a tempered, yet still positive, outlook. Analysts point to the company’s stable operating performance and resilient leasing activity as reasons for optimism, even with ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and industry-wide caution. For investors tracking this evolving narrative, staying informed on future updates will be key to understanding shifts in sentiment and value...
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:33:00 +0000	Scholastic to Sell NYC Headquarters as Part of Turnaround Efforts Scholastic agreed to sell its New York City headquarters as it works to streamline its publishing business and monetize assets.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:16:42 +0000	Is Empire State Realty Trust’s Valuation Justified After Recent 30% Share Price Drop? Curious if Empire State Realty Trust is offering a hidden value or if there is more to the current price than meets the eye? Let's dig into what the numbers and recent developments may be signaling for this real estate giant. The stock has shown a mixed performance lately, rising 1.7% over the last week, but it remains down 4.6% in the past month and a notable 30.7% year-to-date. Shares have been responding to broader real estate market trends, with investor sentiment shifting as news...
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:03:00 +0000	Empire State Realty Trust Announces Acquisition of the Scholastic Building NEW YORK, December 02, 2025--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) (the "Company"), announced that it has agreed to acquire 555-557 Broadway (the "Scholastic Building") for $386 million. The property is located in the SoHo submarket of Manhattan, between Spring and Prince Streets with entrances on both Mercer Street and Broadway, and is comprised of approximately 368,000 square feet of office and 28,000 square feet of prime retail. The property is 70% leased, including a 15-year office le
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000	Scholastic Unlocks Significant Value Through Sale-Leasebacks of Owned Real Estate Assets Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that it has entered into sale-leaseback transactions for its headquarters location in New York City ("555-557 Broadway") and its primary distribution facility in Jefferson City, Missouri ("Jefferson City"), which together are expected to generate estimated net proceeds of $401 million. The sale of these real estate assets aligns with the Company's long-term plan to monetize its s
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000	Empire State Realty Trust Signs HOKA and Tecovas on N. Sixth Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NEW YORK, December 01, 2025--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced that it signed two new retail leases with HOKA and Tecovas for a total of 8,322 square feet to join ESRT’s North Sixth Street Collection in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0000	Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. to Expand 18,230 Square Feet at One Grand Central Place for a Total 95,612 Square Foot Space NEW YORK, November 12, 2025--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced that it signed an 18,230 square foot expansion lease with Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (GLG) – a financial and global information services consulting company – for a total footprint of 95,612 square feet at One Grand Central Place.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:08:00 +0000	The Empire State Building Holiday Celebrations Include: Radio City Rockettes 100th Anniversary Exhibits, Visits from Santa, Holiday Décor, Movie Screenings, Pop-ups, Lightings, and More NEW YORK, November 10, 2025--The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced its Holiday Celebration plans include: holiday décor, classic movie screenings, local pop-ups, festive tower lightings, and a holiday takeover with the Radio City Rockettes to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at New York City’s number one attraction.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:10:31 +0000	Will Empire State Realty Trust’s (ESRT) Leasing Momentum Hint at a Lasting Rebound for Manhattan Offices? Empire State Realty Trust reported its third quarter 2025 results, highlighting increased Manhattan office occupancy to 90.3%, robust leasing activity with nearly 88,000 square feet signed, reaffirmed financial guidance, and the completion of new leases with prominent retail tenants SORA and Tourneau for properties in key New York City locations. These developments were complemented by the company’s achievement of the highest GRESB 5 Star Rating for the sixth consecutive year, underscoring...

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