

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ladder Capital Corp (“Ladder” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LADR) today announced the declaration by its board of directors of a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.23 per share of Class A common stock. The cash dividend is payable on October 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2026. About Ladder Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE: LADR) is an internally-managed, investment grade REIT. Ladder's primary business is originating first mortgage.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ladder Capital Corp ("Ladder" or the "Company") (NYSE: LADR), an investment grade-rated REIT, announced that activity incremental to its net interest and rental income is estimated to contribute between $0.42 and $0.45 to GAAP EPS, or between $0.14 and $0.17 to Distributable EPS in the third quarter of 2026. Such amounts are inclusive of the sale of a Jacksonville, Florida office property. All figures are subject to final accounting review. About Ladder Ladder Capital.

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Ladder Capital improved dividend coverage to 104% in Q2, fully supporting its payout with distributable earnings for the first time since Q3'25. LADR trades at a 16% discount to book value, presenting a high-yield and revaluation opportunity if loan quality remains stable. Net interest income grew 5% year-over-year, driving a 4% increase in distributable earnings and strengthening the investment thesis.

Ladder Capital NYSE: LADR reported higher earnings and active capital deployment in the second quarter of 2026, with management emphasizing a continued shift toward higher-yielding balance sheet loans, steady book value and opportunistic share repurchases while its stock trades below book value.
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