SGX-listed Mapletree Industrial Trust (SG:ME8U) offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.86%, meaningfully higher than the sector average. Mapletree, popularly known as MIT, is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company owns and manages properties across Singapore, with a portfolio spread across multi-tenanted flatted factories, hi-tech buildings, and business park buildings.
Importantly, analysts have rated ME8U stock a Moderate Buy. Regarding share price appreciation, analysts predict nearly 8% upside potential in the next twelve months.
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MIT’s REITs Status Makes it an Apt Choice
Since Mapletree Industrial Trust is classified as a REIT, it is required to pay 90% of its taxable profits as dividends to shareholders, making MIT an attractive income opportunity. The company’s most recent quarterly dividend of $0.0332 per unit was paid on December 5, 2023.
Importantly, the company announced during its Q2FY24 results that its dividend distribution amount rose 3.5% year-over-year to S$94.1 million. At the same time, its dividend per unit fell 1.2% year-over-year due to a rise in the number of units in issue.
The overall pressure from global inflation, the high-interest rate environment, geopolitical tensions, and diminishing consumer confidence continue to impact the REITs sector. Mapletree is striving to retain tenants and maintain a steady portfolio occupancy level during these tough times.
What is the Price Target for Mapletree Industrial Trust?
On TipRanks, the Mapletree Industrial Trust share price target of S$2.49 implies nearly 8% upside potential from current levels. Also, the ME8U stock has a Moderate Buy consensus rating backed by three Buys, one Hold, and one Sell rating. ME8U shares have gained 8.5% so far this year.
