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Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE: DEI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on each share of its common stock of $0.19, or $0.76 on an annualized basis, to be paid on October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

About Douglas Emmett, Inc.

Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT), and one of the largest owners and operators of high-quality office and multifamily properties located in the premier coastal submarkets of Los Angeles and Honolulu. Douglas Emmett focuses on owning and acquiring a substantial share of top-tier office properties and premier multifamily communities in neighborhoods that possess significant supply constraints, high-end executive housing and key lifestyle amenities. Please visit our website at www.douglasemmett.com for more information about Douglas Emmett.

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Except for the historical facts, the statements in this press release regarding Douglas Emmett’s business activities are forward-looking statements based on the beliefs of, assumptions made by, and information currently available to us about known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control or ability to predict. Although we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, they are not guarantees of future performance and some will inevitably prove to be incorrect. As a result, our actual future results can be expected to differ from our expectations, and those differences may be material. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements to anticipate future results or trends. For a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Douglas Emmett NYSE: DEI reported a busy second quarter marked by stronger office leasing, a Beverly Hills medical-office acquisition, progress on redevelopment projects and more than $800 million of debt refinancing.

Chairman and CEO Jordan Kaplan said the company advanced each of its four strategic priorities: leasing office space, acquiring properties at attractive prices, redeveloping assets and refinancing debt maturities. Douglas Emmett signed approximately 960,000 square feet of office leases during the quarter and generated roughly 60,000 square feet of positive absorption.

“Healthy office rents and low concessions” helped the company execute new leases that were 3% more valuable than the expiring leases they replaced, Kaplan said. He added that most of the benefit from the quarter’s leasing activity will be realized over the next 12 months.

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Office leasing momentum builds Vice President of Investor Relations Stuart McElhinney said Douglas Emmett completed 234 office leases totaling just under 960,000 square feet in the second quarter. The activity included 93 new leases spanning more than 375,000 square feet and 141 renewal leases covering more than 584,000 square feet.

The straight-line value of leases signed during the quarter increased 3.2% from the prior leases for the same space. The company’s typical fixed annual rent escalations of 3% to 5% continued to offset lower initial cash rents, McElhinney said. Lease transaction costs averaged $5.35 per square foot per year, which he described as well below office-sector benchmarks.

Management said leasing momentum has now continued for three consecutive quarters. McElhinney characterized the first quarter as more influenced by larger transactions, while the second quarter reflected more typical activity among tenants leasing more than 10,000 square feet. Kaplan said he was encouraged by the company’s leasing performance and by what he described as favorable momentum heading into the second half of the year.

During the question-and-answer session, Kaplan said demand has improved among larger tenants, while smaller tenants had continued leasing at a relatively consistent pace. McElhinney said demand remained diversified across the company’s major tenant categories, including legal, financial services, real estate and entertainment. He said entertainment leasing has been strong despite industry headlines.

Management also highlighted the gap between leased and occupied space, which was about 470 basis points. Kaplan said a wider spread reflects fast leasing activity, although it also means revenue recognition and occupancy gains will occur over time as tenants complete buildouts and take possession.

Studio Plaza enters in-service portfolio Douglas Emmett moved Studio Plaza in Burbank from development to its in-service portfolio after leasing the property to well over 50%. However, management said first-generation tenant buildouts will take time, widening the gap between leased and occupied space for the next several quarters.

Because Studio Plaza’s occupancy remains below the company’s broader office portfolio average, its inclusion will reduce reported office leased and occupied percentages until the property reaches or exceeds that average. The company lowered its full-year office occupancy guidance range to 75% to 77%, solely due to including Studio Plaza for the full year, Chief Financial Officer Peter Seymour said.

Kaplan said Studio Plaza has no debt and that most of its metrics had already been included in company reporting. He said the primary effect of moving the asset into service relates to leasing and occupancy statistics. McElhinney added that Studio Plaza’s operating performance contributed to improved operating-income expectations.

Acquisition and redevelopment activity In April, Douglas Emmett and joint venture partners acquired The Bedford Collection, a five-building, 246,000-square-foot medical-office portfolio in Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle, for $260 million. The portfolio was described as extremely well leased.

The joint venture was capitalized with $150 million of equity and $130 million of debt. Douglas Emmett manages the venture and holds a 13.3% equity interest.

Kaplan said the company is pursuing additional acquisitions, including potentially sizable office opportunities, and sees attractive pricing for high-quality office assets. He said the company’s estimated 10-year all-cash internal rates of return on opportunities under consideration were “probably coming in 10% or better,” excluding the economics of joint-venture structures.

He said the company is more focused on office acquisitions than apartment acquisitions, as apartments continue to trade at comparatively low capitalization rates. Douglas Emmett’s residential portfolio remained more than 99% leased, while cash same-property residential net operating income rose 2% from the prior-year quarter.

On redevelopment, Kaplan said apartment projects remain on track to add more than 1,000 units. He also said the company has slowed the timing of a redevelopment at 10900 Wilshire while evaluating interest from potential large office tenants. The project is still expected to include residential space, he said, but could potentially become mixed use if office leasing opportunities materialize.

Financial results and debt refinancing Second-quarter revenue increased to $257 million from $252 million in the second quarter of 2025. Funds from operations increased but remained rounded to $0.37 per share, while adjusted funds from operations rose to $56 million from $54 million. Same-property cash net operating income declined 1.2% for the quarter.

Seymour said general and administrative expense represented about 4.9% of revenue, which he said remained the lowest level among the company’s benchmark group.

Douglas Emmett refinanced two office loans scheduled to mature later in the year. In May, it refinanced a $400 million loan for four years and effectively fixed its interest rate at 6.15% through June 2029. In June, it refinanced a $415 million loan for four years and effectively fixed the rate at 6.18% through July 2029.

The company improved its operating-income outlook but said higher market interest rates were expected to more than offset that improvement. Douglas Emmett now expects 2026 diluted net income per common share of negative $0.20 to negative $0.16 and fully diluted FFO per share of $1.39 to $1.43.

Kaplan said management is evaluating ways to manage its exposure to higher interest costs as loans approach refinancing. He emphasized that the company maintains equity across its properties and said no buildings or ownership interests were jeopardized by its debt position.

About Douglas Emmett (NYSE:DEI)Douglas Emmett, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in the ownership, management and development of high‐quality office and multifamily properties, primarily concentrated in the coastal regions of Los Angeles County and the Greater Honolulu area. As a vertically integrated real estate platform, Douglas Emmett controls all aspects of property operations, leasing, capital improvements and tenant relations, positioning it to deliver stable, long‐term cash flows.

The company's office portfolio consists predominantly of Class A buildings located in prime business districts, featuring modern amenities, campus-like settings and environmentally conscious design elements.

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Douglas Emmett (DEI - Free Report) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.37 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +2.78%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post FFO of $0.36 per share when it actually produced FFO of $0.37, delivering a surprise of +2.78%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates two times.

Douglas Emmett, which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, posted revenues of $256.55 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.91%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $252.43 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future FFO expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Douglas Emmett shares have added about 8.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 11%.

What's Next for Douglas Emmett?While Douglas Emmett has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's FFO outlook. Not only does this include current consensus FFO expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Douglas Emmett was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus FFO estimate is $0.34 on $249.25 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.41 on $1.01 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, REIT and Equity Trust - Other is currently in the top 25% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Lineage, Inc. (LINE - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5.

This cold-storage real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -12.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.6% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Lineage, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $1.36 billion, up 0.8% from the year-ago quarter.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE: DEI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has released its Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Results and Operating Information package by posting it to the investor relations section of its website at www.douglasemmett.com/investors.

As previously announced, Jordan Kaplan, Chairman & CEO, Peter Seymour, CFO, Kevin Crummy, CIO, and Stuart McElhinney, Vice President Investor Relations will host a live conference call to discuss Douglas Emmett’s financial results at 2:00 pm Eastern Time (11:00 am Pacific Time) on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Interested parties can listen to the call via the following:

INTERNET: Go to www.douglasemmett.com/investors at least fifteen minutes prior to the start time of the call in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

PHONE: 888-349-0488 (U.S.) or 412-542-4156 (International). Please ask to join the Douglas Emmett call.

REPLAY: A rebroadcast of the live call will be available for 90 days on our website at www.douglasemmett.com/investors

About Douglas Emmett, Inc.

Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT), and one of the largest owners and operators of high-quality office and multifamily properties located in the premier coastal submarkets of Los Angeles and Honolulu. Douglas Emmett focuses on owning and acquiring a substantial share of top-tier office properties and premier multifamily communities in neighborhoods that possess significant supply constraints, high-end executive housing and key lifestyle amenities. Please visit our website at www.douglasemmett.com for more information about Douglas Emmett.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for the historical facts, the statements in this press release regarding Douglas Emmett’s business activities are forward-looking statements based on the beliefs of, assumptions made by, and information currently available to us about known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control or ability to predict. Although we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, they are not guarantees of future performance and some will inevitably prove to be incorrect. As a result, our actual future results can be expected to differ from our expectations, and those differences may be material. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements to anticipate future results or trends. For a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Investors interested in stocks from the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector have probably already heard of Douglas Emmett (DEI - Free Report) and NNN REIT (NNN - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.

The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.

Douglas Emmett has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while NNN REIT has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that DEI has an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.

DEI currently has a forward P/E ratio of 8.58, while NNN has a forward P/E of 13.81. We also note that DEI has a PEG ratio of 6.31. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. NNN currently has a PEG ratio of 7.43.

Another notable valuation metric for DEI is its P/B ratio of 0.59. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, NNN has a P/B of 2.13.

These are just a few of the metrics contributing to DEI's Value grade of A and NNN's Value grade of C.

DEI is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that DEI is likely the superior value option right now.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE:DEI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it plans to release its 2026 second quarter earnings results after market close on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. A live conference call is scheduled for the following day, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Jordan Kaplan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will host the call along with Peter Seymour, Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Crummy, Chief Investment Officer, and Stuart McElhinney, Vice President Investor Relations. Interested parties can listen to the call via the following:

INTERNET: Go to www.douglasemmett.com/investors at least fifteen minutes prior to the start time of the call in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

PHONE: 888-349-0488 (U.S.) or 412-542-4156 (International). Please ask to join the Douglas Emmett, Inc. call.

REPLAY: A rebroadcast of the live call will be available for 90 days on our website at www.douglasemmett.com/investors

About Douglas Emmett, Inc.

Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT), and one of the largest owners and operators of high-quality office and multifamily properties located in the premier coastal submarkets of Los Angeles and Honolulu. Douglas Emmett focuses on owning and acquiring a substantial share of top-tier office properties and premier multifamily communities in neighborhoods that possess significant supply constraints, high-end executive housing and key lifestyle amenities. For more information about Douglas Emmett, please visit our website at www.douglasemmett.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for the historical facts, the statements in this press release regarding Douglas Emmett’s business activities are forward-looking statements based on the beliefs of, assumptions made by, and information currently available to us about known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control or ability to predict. Although we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, they are not guarantees of future performance and some will inevitably prove to be incorrect. As a result, our actual future results can be expected to differ from our expectations, and those differences may be material. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements to anticipate future results or trends. For a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.

Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving room for profits.

On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.

One company to watch right now is Douglas Emmett (DEI - Free Report) . DEI is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock is trading with P/E ratio of 11.11 right now. For comparison, its industry sports an average P/E of 16.65. Over the past 52 weeks, DEI's Forward P/E has been as high as 13.48 and as low as 9.01, with a median of 11.23.

Another valuation metric that we should highlight is DEI's P/B ratio of 0.75. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This company's current P/B looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/B of 1.96. Over the past 12 months, DEI's P/B has been as high as 0.93 and as low as 0.60, with a median of 0.76.

Value investors also love the P/S ratio, which is calculated by simply dividing a stock's price with the company's sales. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. DEI has a P/S ratio of 1.92. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 4.07.

Finally, our model also underscores that DEI has a P/CF ratio of 6.24. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. DEI's P/CF compares to its industry's average P/CF of 15.32. Within the past 12 months, DEI's P/CF has been as high as 8.61 and as low as 4.95, with a median of 6.56.

These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Douglas Emmett is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, DEI feels like a great value stock at the moment.

Douglas Emmett is an office and multifamily REIT highly concentrated in Los Angeles and Honolulu, trading at 12x AFFO with a 6% yield. I initiate coverage at Hold, citing structural office market headwinds, negative AFFO trends, and high leverage, despite some progress in multifamily and leasing. DEI's office portfolio faces declining occupancy and NOI, while multifamily remains a bright spot but only represents 20% of revenue.

The office REIT sector is bifurcating: true moats and prime locations are separating from distressed, obsolete assets. Alexandria Real Estate, Douglas Emmett, Empire State Realty Trust, and Highwoods are highlighted for durable moats and unique competitive advantages. Deep value opportunities exist where market fear has mispriced assets with irreplaceable locations, fortress balance sheets, or unique cash engines.

Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Douglas Emmett (DEI) or NNN REIT (NNN). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking an early review of Disney's broadcast station licenses following concerns around the company's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, according to a letter from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Tuesday.

The letter orders the company to file for early renewal for ABC-owned television stations and notes the action is related to an investigation into Disney's DEI efforts, which began last year.

ABC-owned station licenses were originally up for renewal between 2028 and 2031.

Disney confirmed on Tuesday that it received the FCC's order initiating an accelerated review of its licenses. The FCC said in the letter that Disney now has 30 days — or until May 28 — to file for the renewals.

"ABC and its stations have a long record of operating in full compliance with FCC rules and serving their local communities with trusted news, emergency information, and public‑interest programming," Disney said in a statement. "We are confident that record demonstrates our continued qualifications as licensees under the Communications Act and the First Amendment and are prepared to show that through the appropriate legal channels. Our focus remains, as always, on serving viewers in the local communities where our stations operate." 

The FCC's move to require early renewals from Disney comes as ABC faces renewed backlash from President Donald Trump this week following comments made by comedian Jimmy Kimmel in an opening monologue for his late night TV show that airs on ABC's network.

Trump revived his push for ABC to take Kimmel off the air after the host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" referred to First Lady Melania Trump as an "expectant widow" during the show last week, days ahead of an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

However, the FCC, the federal entity that regulates the media and telecommunications industry, began investigating Disney's stations last March for possible violations of the Communications Act of 1934 and the FCC's rules regarding its prohibition on unlawful discrimination.

Since beginning its investigation, the FCC said that "Disney's ABC has purported to respond" to two inquiries. Still, the agency said that it has determined further action was "appropriate."

The order lists eight stations subject to the early renewal — three in California, as well as others in Illinois, New York, Texas, North Carolina and Pennsylvania — all of which are owned and operated by Disney. The call for early renewal does not affect Disney's affiliates, which are operated by broadcast station owners like Nexstar Media Group.

Disney is not the only media company subject to an investigation surrounding its DEI efforts.

Under Carr, who was appointed by Trump, the FCC also began investigations last year into Comcast, the owner of NBCUniversal, as well as Paramount, prior to its merger with Skydance.

Following reports earlier Tuesday of the FCC's intention to review ABC's licenses early, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez called the move "unprecedented, unlawful, and going nowhere," in a post on X, adding that "this political stunt won't stick. Companies should challenge it head-on. The First Amendment is on their side."

First Amendment experts began to weigh in on the FCC's latest move on Tuesday, raising similar points as to when "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was temporarily suspended in September following comments the host made after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

At the time, Carr had suggested broadcast station licenses could be revoked in response.

"The FCC has no authority to cancel broadcasters' licenses because of their perceived political views. But this isn't just about the rights of Disney and ABC," said Jameel Jaffer, executive director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University in an emailed statement.

"President Trump is trying to consolidate control over what Americans see and hear on the radio, television, and social media. If he gets his way, we'll have only government-aligned media organizations that broadcast only government-approved news and commentary. It would be difficult to imagine an outcome more corrosive to democracy or more offensive to the First Amendment," Jaffer said.

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE: DEI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has released its First Quarter 2026 Earnings Results and Operating Information package by posting it to the investor relations section of its website at www.douglasemmett.com/investors. As previously announced, Jordan Kaplan, Chairman & CEO, Peter Seymour, CFO, Kevin Crummy, CIO, and Stuart McElhinney, Vice President Investor Relations will host a live conference call to discuss D.

For the quarter ended March 2026, Douglas Emmett (DEI - Free Report) reported revenue of $250.96 million, down 0.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.37, compared to $0.24 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $253.35 million, representing a surprise of -0.94%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +4.23%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.36.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Douglas Emmett performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenues- Total office revenues: $200.52 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $202.84 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -0.8%.Revenues- Total multifamily revenues: $50.44 million compared to the $50.5 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2% year over year.Revenues- Office revenues- Parking and other income: $31.47 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $29.77 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6.4%.Revenues- Multifamily revenues- Rental revenues: $46.01 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $46.46 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.8%.Revenues- Office revenues- Rental revenues and tenant recoveries: $169.05 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $173.05 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2%.Revenues- Multifamily revenues- Parking and other income: $4.43 million versus $4.42 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.5% change.Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted): $-0.02 versus the three-analyst average estimate of $-0.05.View all Key Company Metrics for Douglas Emmett here>>>

Shares of Douglas Emmett have returned +17.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

Luckily, Zacks has developed its own Style Scores system in an effort to find stocks with specific traits. Value investors will be interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with both "A" grades in the Value category and high Zacks Ranks are among the strongest value stocks on the market right now.

One company to watch right now is Douglas Emmett (DEI - Free Report) . DEI is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.11. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 16.70. Over the past 52 weeks, DEI's Forward P/E has been as high as 13.48 and as low as 9.01, with a median of 11.23.

We should also highlight that DEI has a P/B ratio of 0.75. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. DEI's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 1.82. Over the past 12 months, DEI's P/B has been as high as 0.93 and as low as 0.60, with a median of 0.76.

Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a preferred metric because revenue can't really be manipulated, so sales are often a truer performance indicator. DEI has a P/S ratio of 1.94. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 3.98.

Finally, investors should note that DEI has a P/CF ratio of 6.24. This data point considers a firm's operating cash flow and is frequently used to find companies that are undervalued when considering their solid cash outlook. DEI's current P/CF looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 15.11. Over the past year, DEI's P/CF has been as high as 8.61 and as low as 4.95, with a median of 6.56.

Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Douglas Emmett is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, DEI sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.

Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Douglas Emmett (DEI - Free Report) or CubeSmart (CUBE - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.

There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.

Douglas Emmett and CubeSmart are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that DEI has an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.

Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.

DEI currently has a forward P/E ratio of 8.13, while CUBE has a forward P/E of 15.56. We also note that DEI has a PEG ratio of 5.98. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. CUBE currently has a PEG ratio of 6.93.

Another notable valuation metric for DEI is its P/B ratio of 0.56. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, CUBE has a P/B of 3.4.

These metrics, and several others, help DEI earn a Value grade of A, while CUBE has been given a Value grade of D.

DEI is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that DEI is likely the superior value option right now.

While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.

Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.

Luckily, Zacks has developed its own Style Scores system in an effort to find stocks with specific traits. Value investors will be interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with both "A" grades in the Value category and high Zacks Ranks are among the strongest value stocks on the market right now.

One stock to keep an eye on is Douglas Emmett (DEI - Free Report) . DEI is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and an A for Value. The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 11.11, which compares to its industry's average of 16.25. DEI's Forward P/E has been as high as 13.48 and as low as 9.01, with a median of 11.23, all within the past year.

We should also highlight that DEI has a P/B ratio of 0.75. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks solid versus its industry's average P/B of 1.89. DEI's P/B has been as high as 0.93 and as low as 0.60, with a median of 0.76, over the past year.

Value investors also love the P/S ratio, which is calculated by simply dividing a stock's price with the company's sales. Some people prefer this metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement. This means it could be a truer performance indicator. DEI has a P/S ratio of 1.98. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 3.77.

Finally, investors should note that DEI has a P/CF ratio of 6.24. This metric takes into account a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find stocks that are undervalued based on their solid cash outlook. DEI's current P/CF looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 14.81. DEI's P/CF has been as high as 8.61 and as low as 4.95, with a median of 6.56, all within the past year.

If you're looking for another solid REIT and Equity Trust - Other value stock, take a look at Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT - Free Report) . ILPT is a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) stock with a Value score of A.

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust also has a P/B ratio of 0.43 compared to its industry's price-to-book ratio of 1.89. Over the past year, its P/B ratio has been as high as 0.45, as low as 0.17, with a median of 0.25.

Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Douglas Emmett and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust are likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, DEI and ILPT sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.