MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. (MKZR)

MacKenzie Realty Capital announced a strategic review of its multi-family portfolio aimed at enhancing shareholder value, which led to a 25.7% surge in its stock price. The company announced the creation of MacKenzie Apartment Communities, Inc. as a stand-alone entity, which also resulted in a stock surge. The company's share price experienced a substantial decline of 77.68% between January 2, 2025, and December 31, 2025. MKZR's stock has delivered an -81.67% change, with a 52-week range between $3.26 and $31.80. A 1-for-10 reverse stock split was approved to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and avoid delisting.

The real estate market experiences seasonal trends, with spring and summer being the most active seasons for the multifamily rental market. Rental activity tends to decline in the fall and winter months. In the commercial real estate sector, November often marks a slowdown in leasing activity for non-retail spaces. MacKenzie Realty Capital's investment decisions are guided by a disciplined underwriting process.

MacKenzie Realty Capital operates within the Real Estate sector, focusing on REIT - Diversified and Residential & Commercial REITs industries. The company invests at least 80% of its total assets in real property, targeting a portfolio split of approximately 50% multifamily and 50% boutique Class A office properties, and up to 20% in illiquid real estate securities. MacKenzie Realty Capital's offerings include first-lien mortgage loans, B-notes, mezzanine financing, and short-term bridge loans secured by residential and small multifamily properties. Its portfolio included interests in 4 multifamily properties, 8 office properties, and 2 multifamily developments.

MacKenzie Realty Capital is a West Coast-focused REIT with a nationwide investment mandate, targeting U.S. markets characterized by strong demographic growth, robust rental demand, and favorable lending conditions.

MacKenzie Realty Capital has a news sentiment score of 0.40, with MarketBeat tracking 4 news articles in the past week compared to an average of 2. The company's stock has underperformed the US REITs industry and the broader US Market. MKZR's share price has been volatile over the past three months, and its weekly volatility (15%) has been stable over the past year but remains higher than 75% of US stocks. The company has received a consensus rating of "Sell" based on one research report in the past 90 days.

MacKenzie Realty Capital's stock ownership is a mix of institutional, insider, and retail investors. Approximately 1.85% to 5.38% of the company's stock is held by institutional shareholders, 32.08% by insiders, and 62.55% to 63.53% by retail investors. Robert E. Dixon is the largest individual shareholder, owning 131,665 shares, representing 7.11% of the company. Insider sentiment for MKZR has been positive, with multiple high-impact open-market purchases by insiders over the last year.