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CBL & Associates Properties, In (CBL) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Real Estate · REIT - Retail

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $49.70 — A.R:R is negative (-0.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (2.5% away).

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities. CBL's owned and managed portfolio is comprised of 88 properties totaling 55.6 million square feet across 23 states, including 56... Read more

$49.70-0.8% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#8 of 23 REIT - Retail
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield12.69%
IncomeYield5.03%Payout31.53%
Stop $46.96Target $49.32(resistance)A.R:R -0.2:1
Analyst target$57.50+15.7%2 analysts
$49.32our TP
$49.70price
$57.50mean
$60

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $49.70 — A.R:R is negative (-0.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (2.5% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.70, earnings proximity 51d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-14
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202651d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (2.5% away)
Leverage penalty (D/E 5.4): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)9.0
P/E (Fwd)-127.4
Mkt Cap$1.5B
EV/EBITDA10.7
Profit Mgn29.8%
ROE51.4%
Rev Growth3.0%
Beta1.46
Dividend5.03%
Rating analysts6

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.03bullish
IV73%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
3.2
Low model confidence on this dimension (33%).

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.3
Support Resistance
1.1
52w Position
9.7
GatesA.R:R -0.2=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.7>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.70EARNINGS PROXIMITY 51d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
72 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $44.72Resistance $50.33

Price Targets

$47
$49
A.Upside-0.8%
A.R:R-0.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-1.7% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (51d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBL stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $49.70 — A.R:R is negative (-0.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (2.5% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $46.96. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CBL stock price target?

Take-profit target: $49.32 (-0.8% upside). Prior stop was $46.96. Stop-loss: $46.96.

What are the risks of investing in CBL?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.5% away); Leverage penalty (D/E 5.4): -1.5.

Is CBL overvalued or undervalued?

CBL & Associates Properties, In trades at a P/E of 9.0 (forward -127.4). TrendMatrix value score: 7.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about CBL?

6 analysts cover CBL with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $58.

What does CBL & Associates Properties, In do?CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in...

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities. CBL's owned and managed portfolio is comprised of 88 properties totaling 55.6 million square feet across 23 states, including 56 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 25 open-air centers and other assets. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 in Delaware, USA.

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