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Farmland Partners Inc owns and seeks to acquire high-quality farmland throughout North America. The company is an internally managed real estate company which owns and contracts farmland and storage facilities located across the United States. Majority of the properties in its portfolio are used to grow primary crops, such as corn, soybeans, wheat, rice and cotton, and rest to produce specialty crops, such as almonds, citrus, blueberries, and vegetables. The company generates its revenues through the rent it receives from its tenants.

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Farmland Partners Declared A Special Dividend Of $1.15 Per Share Of Common Stock And Class A Common Op Unit, Payable In Cash On January 8

Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.01 by 200 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.317 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $11.928 million by 11.64 percent. This is a 14.63 percent increase over sales of $11.617 million the same period last year.

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Farmland Partners Q3 2024 FFO $0.03 Beats $0.01 Estimate, Sales $13.317M Beat $11.928M Estimate

Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) raises FY2024 FFO guidance from $0.20-0.26 to $0.24-0.30 vs $0.22 analyst estimate..

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Farmland Partners Raises FY2024 FFO Guidance from $0.20-0.26 to $0.24-0.30 vs $0.22 Est

Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-10-30. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Farmland Partners will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01. 
Investors in Farmland Partners are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $0.00 in the last quarter, leading to a 6.87% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Farmland Partners's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<h3>Farmland Partners Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Farmland Partners were trading at $11.1 as of October 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 4.06%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FPI/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Farmland Partners visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview For Farmland Partners

Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday.
The company said it is selling a portfolio of 46 farms, comprising 41,554 acres of farmland, for $289 million in a single <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41155389/farmland-partners-to-sell-289-million-of-farmland-to-farmland-reserve-inc" rel="noreferrer noopener">transaction with Farmland Reserve.</a>
The portfolio includes farms across several regions and states, including Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and the Carolinas.&nbsp;
&#8220;Farmland is a &#8216;total return&#8217; investment, with asset appreciation typically accounting for a majority of the overall return on invested capital,&#8221; said Luca Fabbri, FPI&#8217;s President and CEO.
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The CEO indicated that the firm plans to use the resulting capital to reduce debt by around $140 million, buy back stock, pursue acquisitions, and address other corporate purposes.
Additionally, he noted that similar to the previous year, they expect to be able to make a significant special distribution to shareholders at year-end.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, FPI stock has gained over 2% in the past year. The company had a total debt outstanding of approximately <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/b39942070/farmland-partners-inc-reports-second-quarter-2024-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$393.0 million on June 30, 2024.</a>
As of June 30, the company had access to liquidity of $163.8 million, consisting of $5.7 million in cash and $158.1 million in undrawn availability under its credit facilities compared to cash of $5.5 million and $201.1 million in undrawn availability under its credit facilities at December 31, 2023.
Following the latest development, the company&#8217;s total gain on sale will be approximately $50 million, or approximately 21% over the aggregate net book value of the farms comprising the portfolio.
In 2023, FPI also sold approximately $200 million of assets at a gain in excess of 20%.
Price Action: FPI shares are trading lower by 1.04% to $10.20 premarket at last check Thursday.
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The Portfolio includes farms across several regions and states, including Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and the Carolinas. The Transaction does not include any of the Company&#39;s Illinois farmland, which is among the most valuable land it owns. FPI&#39;s total gain on sale will be approximately&nbsp;$50 million, or approximately&nbsp;21 percent&nbsp;over the aggregate net book value of the farms comprising the Portfolio. In 2023, FPI also sold approximately&nbsp;$200 million&nbsp;of assets at a gain in excess of&nbsp;20 percent.

Reported Earlier, Farmland Partners Sells $289M Portfolio To Farmland Reserve, Generates $50M Gain Over Book Value

On August 9, a substantial insider purchase was made by John A Good, Director at Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Good demonstrated confidence in Farmland Partners by purchasing 24,000 shares, as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001591670/000106299324014723//Archives/edgar/data/1591670/000106299324014723/0001062993-24-014723-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday. The total value of the transaction is $243,573.
Tracking the Friday's morning session, Farmland Partners shares are trading at $10.36, showing a up of 1.27%.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Farmland Partners</h3>
Farmland Partners Inc owns and seeks to acquire high-quality farmland throughout North America. The company is an internally managed real estate company which owns and contracts farmland and storage facilities located across the United States. Majority of the properties in its portfolio are used to grow primary crops, such as corn, soybeans, wheat, rice and cotton, and rest to produce specialty crops, such as almonds, citrus, blueberries, and vegetables. The company generates its revenues through the rent it receives from its tenants.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Farmland Partners</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Farmland Partners's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.2%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Real Estate sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 77.01%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Farmland Partners's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of -0.06.
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Debt Management: Farmland Partners's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.68.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 31.0 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 10.11 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 16.71, the company's EV/EBITDA ratio outperforms industry norms, reflecting positive market perception. This positioning indicates optimistic expectations for the company's future performance.
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Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001591670">Check Out The Full List Of Farmland Partners's Insider Trades.</a>
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John A Good Boosts Confidence With $243K Purchase Of Farmland Partners Stock

Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. The company reported quarterly sales of $11.445 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $11.895 million by 3.78 percent. This is a 1.20 percent decrease over sales of $11.584 million the same period last year.

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Farmland Partners Q2 2024 AFFO $0.01, Inline, Sales $11.445M Miss $11.895M Estimate

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Bill Gates is the largest private owner of farmland in the United States, with a portfolio of nearly 270,000 acres, according to the Associated Press.
When asked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/23/02/31073894/bill-gates-finally-explains-why-hes-buying-so-much-u-s-farmland">why he's been purchasing so much farmland</a> in an "Ask Me Anything" session on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/109eze3/im_bill_gates_and_im_back_for_my_11th_ama_ask_me/">Reddit</a>, Gates responded, "I own less than 1/4000 of the farmland in the US. I have invested in these farms to make them more productive and create more jobs. There isn&#8217;t some grand scheme involved &#8211; in fact, all these decisions are made by a professional investment team."
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Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) is the largest farmland REIT in the United States by acreage. Its portfolio consists of nearly 300 farms totaling approximately 177,400 acres across 17 states. The company also owns land and buildings for four agriculture equipment dealerships leased to Ag Pro under the John Deere brand in Ohio.
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Farmland Partners currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $0.24 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 2.2% at the time of this writing.
Farmland Partners may not have a very high yield, but it's worth noting that it paid a special dividend of $0.21 per share in January because of strong asset appreciation. With a strong first quarter already in the books, investors could see another special dividend next year.
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Gladstone Land Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAND#NASDAQ">LAND</a>) is a farmland REIT with a portfolio of <a href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_3fb088243424b4dbd9de458ed2fcbc29/gladstonefarms/db/858/8909/pdf/LAND_Corporate_February2024+-+V3-FINAL.pdf">168</a> farms totaling nearly 112,000 acres across 15 states. It's primarily focused on farms that grow fresh produce annually, including most fruits and vegetables, as well as certain permanent crops, including blueberries and nuts, because fresh produce has historically outpaced inflation.
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Gladstone currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.0466 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $0.5592 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 4.1% at the time of this writing.
In addition to being a high yielder, Gladstone is a dividend-growth star. In a press release announcing its most recent dividend increase in April, the company proudly noted that it has raised its dividend 34 times over the prior 37 quarters.
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Bill Gates Is Bullish on Farmland – Here's How You Can Gain Exposure to the Asset Right Now

Bill Gates is the largest private owner of farmland in the United States with a portfolio of nearly 250,000 acres, according to <a href="https://landreport.com/land-report-100/bill-gates">The Land Report</a>.
When asked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/23/02/31073894/bill-gates-finally-explains-why-hes-buying-so-much-u-s-farmland">why he's been purchasing so much farmland</a> in an "Ask Me Anything" session on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/109eze3/im_bill_gates_and_im_back_for_my_11th_ama_ask_me/">Reddit</a>, Gates responded, "I own less than 1/4000 of the farmland in the US. I have invested in these farms to make them more productive and create more jobs. There isn&#8217;t some grand scheme involved &#8211; in fact, all these decisions are made by a professional investment team."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Farmland Partners</h2>
Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) is the largest farmland REIT in the United States by acreage. Its portfolio consists of nearly 300 farms totaling approximately 171,000 acres across 17 states as of its most recent <a href="https://s201.q4cdn.com/607655624/files/doc_downloads/2024/fpi-investor-presentation-march-2024.pdf">investor presentation</a>.
Farmland Partners currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $0.24 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 2.2% at the time of this writing.
While its yield isn't very high, it's important to note that Farmland Partners paid a special dividend of $0.21 per share in January because of strong asset appreciation. With the special dividend included, the company declared $0.45 per share in dividends in 2023, which would equate to a yield of about 4.1% at today's levels.
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Farmland Partners Increased Bottom And Top End Of 2024 AFFO Guidance Range From $0.15-$0.23 To $0.19-$0.26

Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share. This is a 100 percent increase over earnings of $0.03 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $11.990 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $12.150 million by 1.32 percent. This is a 5.38 percent decrease over sales of $12.672 million the same period last year.

Farmland Partners Q1 2024 FFO $0.06 Up From $0.03 YoY, Sales $11.990M Miss $12.150M Estimate

Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.17 by 5.88 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $21.59 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $22.29 million by 3.12 percent. This is a 1.06 percent decrease over sales of $21.82 million the same period last year.

Farmland Partners Q4 2023 FFO $0.16 Misses $0.17 Estimate, Sales $21.59M Miss $22.29M Estimate

Parents or grandparents often desire to invest some money in the future costs of college or postgraduate education for their children. However, it's not always known how to invest the funds safely and wisely. The simplest way may be to choose an index fund, such as the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), but fast-growing dividend stocks with moderate to high yields may perform just as well or better over time.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are required to pay shareholders 90% or more of the company's taxable profits received. At times, in addition to the regularly scheduled dividend, REITs may even pay out special annual dividends on assets sold for a profit. Recent examples of this include Host Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>), which paid a $0.25 per share special dividend in December, and Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) which paid a $0.21 per share special dividend in January.  
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Investors cannot predict in advance which REITs are likely to pay special dividends, but by looking at present and historical information, one can see which REITs are likely to continue paying high yields in future years.
The following chart details 10 REITs that could make an excellent basket of stocks for a future goal, such as a college education or even a down payment on a home. The criteria employed are REITs that have a present yield of 5% or greater, a five-year average dividend growth rate of 3% or more and a five-year annual average beta (volatility risk compared with the S&amp;P 500) of less than 1.1. The S&amp;P 500 has a beta of 1, so it's best to stay close to or below that number. &nbsp;
To further reduce risk, the 10 REITs selected have a wide range of diversity among REIT subsectors. These include three retail, one healthcare, one office, one diversified and four specialized REITs. The specialized REITs are further divided into a telecom tower, self-storage, casino/gaming and restaurant REITs.
An initial investment of $10,000 in this basket, with $2,000 annual contributions coupled with an initial annual dividend yield of 5%, expected dividend increases of 3% a year, 3% annual share price appreciation and a 15% long-term dividend tax rate, will become $48,097 over 10 years. The results assume the investor uses a dividend reinvestment plan.
These numbers are purposely calculated on the conservative side. Most of the yields are far above 5% and the dividend growth rates in most cases are well above 3%. The 10-year annualized total return average for six of the REITs was 8.53%. The four REITs that did not have 10 years of returns had a 5-year average annualized total return of 8.18%. So those total returns are slightly higher than the 8% estimate of dividend yield plus appreciation used in the calculation model.
&nbsp;Take a look at the chart below to see the 10 REITs selected for this basket:&nbsp;
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<td>Dividend Yield</td>
<td>Dividend Growth Rate</td>
<td>Beta</td>
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<td>Crown Castle Inc.</td>
<td>CCI</td>
<td>5.65%</td>
<td>6.82%</td>
<td>0.74</td>
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<td>Agree Realty Corp.</td>
<td>ADC</td>
<td>4.97%</td>
<td>5.95%</td>
<td>0.54</td>
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<td>Realty Income Corp.</td>
<td>O</td>
<td>5.55%</td>
<td>3.02%</td>
<td>0.9</td>
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<td>Kilroy Realty Corp.</td>
<td>KRC</td>
<td>5.55%</td>
<td>3.48%</td>
<td>1.04</td>
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<td>National Storage Affiliates Trust</td>
<td>NSA</td>
<td>5.78%</td>
<td>13.3%</td>
<td>0.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VICI Properties Inc.</td>
<td>VICI</td>
<td>5.44%</td>
<td>7.62%</td>
<td>0.87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Getty Realty Corp.</td>
<td>GTY</td>
<td>6.48%</td>
<td>5.15%</td>
<td>0.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Four Corners Property Trust Inc.</td>
<td>FCPT</td>
<td>5.81%</td>
<td>3.71%</td>
<td>0.98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caretrust REIT Inc.</td>
<td>CTRE</td>
<td>5.29%</td>
<td>6.43%</td>
<td>1.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CTO Realty Growth Inc.</td>
<td>CTO</td>
<td>9.04%</td>
<td>77.26%</td>
<td>0.95</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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</figure>
The earlier in the child's life that you start contributing to a college fund, the better. The portfolio value after 15 years increases to $79,809, and if you initiate the portfolio at the time of birth, in 18 years the value increases to $104,902.
College and postgraduate tuition has risen sharply over the past 20 years. In 2004, the average annual tuition among national universities was $4,633 for in-state students. This year, it's $11,970. That's a 158% increase, so imagine what tuition could cost 15 or 20 years down the road.&nbsp;
Keep in mind that the basket presented here could perform better or worse than the numbers achieved over the past 10 years. But if an investor is looking for a way to fund college tuition for their children or grandchildren, well-performing REITs with solid dividend growth and yields could be a great place to start.
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Bill Gates is the largest private owner of farmland in the United States, with a portfolio of nearly 250,000 acres, according to <a href="https://landreport.com/land-report-100/bill-gates">The Land Report</a>.
When asked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/23/02/31073894/bill-gates-finally-explains-why-hes-buying-so-much-u-s-farmland">why he's been purchasing so much farmland</a> in an "Ask Me Anything" session on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/109eze3/im_bill_gates_and_im_back_for_my_11th_ama_ask_me/">Reddit</a>, Gates responded, "I own less than 1/4000 of the farmland in the US. I have invested in these farms to make them more productive and create more jobs. There isn&#8217;t some grand scheme involved &#8211; in fact, all these decisions are made by a professional investment team."
If you think Gates is making a smart move by investing in farmland, you can do the same with this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/alternative-investments/real-estate?investorType=All&amp;minimumInvestment%5B%5D=0,250000&amp;sortBy=Recommended">real estate</a> investment trust (REIT) focused on farmland.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Farmland Partners</h2>
Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) owns, leases, and manages high-quality farmland. As of September 30, 2023, its portfolio consists of approximately 178,200 acres of farmland across 20 states, including Alabama, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia, making it the largest farmland REIT in the United States by acreage. Additionally, it owns land and buildings for four agriculture equipment dealerships in Ohio, which are leased to Ag Pro under the John Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) brand.
Farmland Partners currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, equating to $0.24 per share annually, which gives it a yield of about 2.1% at today's levels. While its yield isn't eye-popping, it's important to note that it paid a special dividend of $0.21 per share earlier this month because of strong asset appreciation. With the special dividend included, the company declared $0.45 per share in dividends in 2023, which would equate to a yield of about 3.9% at today's levels.
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Raymond James analyst Buck Horne maintains Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $14 to $15.

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As much as investors love regular dividend payments, it's even more "special" when one of their stocks pays a special dividend, most often at the end of the calendar year.&nbsp;
Because real estate investment trusts (REITs) are required to pay shareholders 90% or more of taxable income each year, special dividend distributions are often required when a REIT disposes of assets with large gains, which increases the taxable income for that year.
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Take a look at five REITs that have upcoming ex-dividend dates for special dividend payments in the last week of 2023.&nbsp;
Park Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PK#NYSE">PK</a>) is a Tysons, Virginia-based hotel REIT with 43 hotels (plus two held in receivership) and resorts with over 26,000 rooms in prime U.S. markets with high barriers to entry. Properties in Hawaii account for 36% of its portfolio.
Park was established as an independent company in January 2017 following its spinoff from Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>). In September 2019, Park acquired Chesapeake Lodging Trust to add premium-brand hotels and resorts in prime markets such as Miami, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
On Dec. 1, Park Hotels declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.15 and a top-off dividend of $0.78, along with a previously announced $0.77 special cash dividend to be paid on Jan. 16 to shareholders of record on Dec. 29. The ex-dividend date for all three payments is Dec. 28, and Park Hotels shareholders will receive three dividend payments on Jan. 16.
Host Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>) is a Bethesda, Maryland-based lodging REIT with 77 hotels containing 42,000 rooms in large markets across the U.S. Host Hotels is the only lodging REIT in the S&amp;P 500 and has been in the index since 2007. Its hotel brands include Marriott, Hyatt, Four Seasons and Hilton.
Host Hotels shareholders will receive two rewards in January. On Dec. 15, Host Hotels &amp; Resorts announced an 11% increase in its fourth-quarter dividend from $0.18 to $0.20 per share and a special dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividends are payable on Jan. 16 to shareholders of record on Dec. 29. The ex-dividend date for both payments is Dec. 28. The dividend hike and special dividend increase the annual yield from 3.7% to 5.45%.
Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYN#NYSE">RYN</a>) is a Yulee, Florida-based specialty REIT that invests in timberland in the U.S. and New Zealand. At the end of the third quarter, Rayonier owned long-term agreements on 2.8 million acres of timberland. Rayonier was established in 1926.
On Dec. 18, Rayonier announced a one-time special cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable on Jan. 12 to shareholders of record on Dec. 29. The special dividend is the result of Rayonier's disposition of 55,000 acres of timberland in Oregon in the fourth quarter.
SITE Centers Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SITC#NYSE">SITC</a>) is a Beachwood, Ohio-based retail REIT with 106 wholly owned shopping centers, 65% of which are anchored by grocery stores or high-quality discounters in affluent areas of the U.S. Its third-quarter lease rate was 94.4%. In October, SITE Centers announced it would spin off 61 convenience sector properties into a separate REIT called Curbline Properties. The spinoff is expected to take one full year, and Curbline is slated to start with a net cash position and no debt.
On Dec. 13, SITE Centers declared a special dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on Jan. 12 to shareholders of record on Dec. 27, with an ex-dividend date on Dec. 26. The special dividend is from the sale of about 15% of SITE Centers' asset base this year.&nbsp;
Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) is a Denver-based, internally managed specialty REIT that invests in farmland and originates loans to farmers that are secured by farm real estate. Farmland Partners is the No. 1 farmland REIT by total acreage, owning or managing over 300 farms totaling 178,216 acres in 20 states. Its properties produce 26 crops and have over 100 tenants. Farmland also owns properties in Ohio leased by four agriculture equipment dealerships.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On Dec. 12, Farmland Partners announced a special dividend of $0.21 per share, payable on Jan. 12 to shareholders of record on Dec. 29. The ex-dividend date is Dec. 28. The special dividend is because of the sale of 35 farms in 2023 for $71.1 million with an aggregate gain of $10.3 million. The special dividend is on top of the regular $0.06 per share quarterly dividend payable on Jan. 16 to shareholders of record on Jan. 2, with an ex-dividend date of Dec. 29.
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Bill Gates is best known for cofounding the software giant Microsoft Corp. With a net worth of somewhere in the range of $118 billion, it's safe to say that he has done well for himself.&nbsp;
But there's something else you may not know. Gates has had great success investing outside of the tech industry. For example, he owns quite a bit of farmland in the United States. That's right. One of the top tech titans over the past 40+ years has invested heavily in farmland.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Much Farmland Does Bill Gates Own?</h2>
Gates doesn't do anything small. He's all in on every investment he makes, and that includes farmland.&nbsp;
Through Cascade Investment, <a href="https://landreport.com/farmer-bill">Gates owns</a> roughly 242,000 acres across 19 states. That's enough to make him the largest private owner of farmland in the United States.&nbsp;
As for land in general, he's the 49th-largest private owner in the United States.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bill Gates Vs. Farmland Partners: Who Owns More Farmland?</h2>
Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) is a farmland real estate investment trust REIT with a $637.629 million market cap. With that, it's the largest farmland REIT in the United States.&nbsp;
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/farmland-reits">farms it operates</a> specialize in providing agricultural products that are needed worldwide, including fiber, food, fuel and feed for farm animals and livestock.
As of Sept. 30, Farmland Partners&#8217; portfolio included 178,216 total acres in two categories: 147,211 acres owned and 31,005 acres managed.&nbsp;
This farmland is <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212980366/en/">spread across 19 states</a>, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas.
With these numbers in mind, Gates owns approximately 63,800 more acres of farmland than Farmland Partners.&nbsp;
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Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) (the &quot;Company&quot; or &quot;FPI&quot;) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a one-time dividend of&nbsp;$0.21&nbsp;per share of common stock and Class A Common OP Unit, payable on January 12, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 29, 2023.


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