Company Description
Modiv Industrial, Inc. (NYSE: MDV) is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on single-tenant, net-lease industrial manufacturing real estate. According to the company’s disclosures and recent press releases, Modiv Industrial concentrates on acquiring and owning critical industrial manufacturing properties that are operated under long-term leases. These properties are leased to tenants whose operations contribute to the national economy and support supply chains.
The company describes itself as the only public REIT exclusively focused on acquiring industrial manufacturing real estate properties. Its portfolio consists of single-tenant, income-producing properties, and its business activities include owning, managing, operating, leasing, acquiring, investing in and disposing of commercial real estate assets utilized for industrial manufacturing, along with a limited number of non-core assets. The company has stated that all of its consolidated revenues are derived from its consolidated real estate properties.
Business model and focus
Modiv Industrial’s business model centers on net-lease arrangements with single tenants in industrial manufacturing facilities. Under this approach, tenants typically bear many property-level expenses while Modiv Industrial focuses on long-term ownership and management of the real estate. The company actively seeks out what it characterizes as critical industrial manufacturing properties, emphasizing long-term leases that can provide recurring rental income.
As a REIT, Modiv Industrial is structured to own and operate income-producing real estate. Its activities, as described in company materials, include:
- Owning and operating single-tenant industrial manufacturing properties under net leases
- Leasing properties to industrial manufacturing tenants under long-term agreements
- Acquiring additional industrial manufacturing real estate assets
- Investing in and, when appropriate, disposing of commercial real estate assets
Industrial manufacturing real estate specialization
Modiv Industrial emphasizes a dedicated focus on the industrial manufacturing segment of the commercial real estate market. The company states that it acquires properties that are important to manufacturing tenants and that support broader supply chains. This focus on industrial manufacturing distinguishes Modiv Industrial from REITs that own a broader mix of property types.
In its public communications, Modiv Industrial notes that it targets properties with long-term leases to tenants involved in industrial manufacturing. These tenants utilize the properties for manufacturing-related activities that, according to the company, help fuel the national economy and strengthen supply chains. This specialization aligns with the company’s stated investment thesis around industrial manufacturing real estate.
Capital markets profile
Modiv Industrial’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MDV. The company has also issued 7.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, which is referenced in multiple dividend-related press releases and corresponding Form 8-K filings. The company has declared regular quarterly cash dividends on this preferred stock and regular monthly cash distributions on its Class C common stock, with the amounts and timing detailed in its public announcements and SEC filings.
The company has highlighted its history as a direct-to-retail, crowdfunded REIT that later listed on a stock exchange, and it has discussed administrative and capital markets considerations such as a proposed reverse stock split and subsequent forward split intended to address legacy shareholder account structures and transfer agent costs. These matters are described in detail in a company press release and related Form 8-K.
Financial reporting and metrics
Modiv Industrial reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and also presents certain non-GAAP measures. In its earnings press releases and related Form 8-K filings, the company discusses Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) as a non-GAAP measure that management uses to evaluate performance. The company provides reconciliations of AFFO to the most comparable GAAP measures in its earnings materials and explains why it believes these measures are useful to investors.
In its quarterly results, Modiv Industrial provides information on rental revenue, other property-related revenue, operating expenses, depreciation and amortization, property expenses, interest expense and other items. The company also discloses portfolio-level metrics such as the number of properties, weighted average lease term and tenant credit characteristics in its supplemental data, as referenced in its Form 8-K filings.
Corporate structure and regulatory status
Modiv Industrial, Inc. is incorporated in Maryland, as indicated in its Form 8-K filings, and is identified as a REIT in its public disclosures. The company’s SEC filings list its Commission File Number as 001-40814 and provide its Internal Revenue Service Employer Identification Number. The company’s Form 8-K filings also reference its principal office location in Denver, Colorado, at the city and state level.
As a public company, Modiv Industrial files periodic and current reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. These filings contain detailed information about the company’s financial condition, results of operations, portfolio, risk factors and corporate governance.
Dividends and distributions
Modiv Industrial’s board of directors has authorized and the company has declared regular cash dividends on its Series A preferred stock and monthly cash distributions on its Class C common stock, as described in multiple press releases and Form 8-K filings. The company has stated that there is no guarantee that the board will authorize, or that the company will declare, additional dividends in the future. The amount of any future dividends or distributions, and the authorization and payment thereof, will be determined by the board based on the company’s financial condition and other factors the board deems relevant.
Risk disclosures and forward-looking statements
In its press releases and SEC filings, Modiv Industrial includes cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements. The company notes that certain statements, other than historical facts, may be considered forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It directs readers to its SEC filings for a more complete discussion of risk factors and other considerations that could affect actual results.
Summary
According to its public disclosures, Modiv Industrial, Inc. is a specialized REIT focused on single-tenant, net-lease industrial manufacturing properties. The company’s activities include owning, managing, operating, leasing, acquiring, investing in and disposing of industrial manufacturing real estate assets, with all consolidated revenues derived from its consolidated real estate properties. Its common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol MDV, and it has issued Series A preferred stock that pays quarterly dividends as authorized by its board of directors.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Modiv Industrial (MDV) currently stands at 265.4 thousand shares, up 35.8% from the previous reporting period, representing 2.8% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 858.1%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. The 7.8 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Modiv Industrial (MDV) currently stands at 7.8 days, up 36% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 685% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 11.4 days.