BDN

Based on Brandywine Realty Trust's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Brandywine Realty Trust do?

Brandywine Realty Trust owns, develops, leases, and manages a portfolio of urban, town center, and transit-oriented office properties. Its core markets are Philadelphia, Austin, and Washington, D.C. The company is organized as a REIT, meaning it distributes most of its taxable income to shareholders as dividends.

Does BDN pay dividends?

Yes, Brandywine Realty Trust pays a regular dividend. As a REIT, it is required by law to distribute the majority of taxable income to shareholders. Investors should monitor the company's investor relations page for the current dividend rate, as the Weak Risk pillar rating raises questions about long-term sustainability.

When does BDN report earnings?

Brandywine Realty Trust reports on a quarterly cadence, in line with US-listed REIT norms. For the exact schedule and most recent results, refer to the company's investor relations page rather than relying on third-party estimates.

Is BDN a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates BDN as Poor overall. Four of five pillars — Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk — are rated Weak. The Valuation pillar is rated Good, suggesting the stock is priced to reflect its challenges. Whether that discount is sufficient depends on an investor's risk tolerance and time horizon.

Is BDN overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, BDN is rated Good — meaning it does not appear overvalued relative to its fundamentals. However, a low overall UQS Score suggests the apparent value may reflect genuine structural and operational risks rather than a straightforward bargain.

How does BDN compare to its competitors?

BDN operates in a similar space to Hudson Pacific Properties and Dream Office REIT, though each has distinct geographic focus areas. Postal Realty Trust takes a very different approach with government-leased assets. Pro members can view side-by-side UQS pillar comparisons for a fuller picture.

What is BDN's market cap bracket?

Brandywine Realty Trust is classified as a small-cap company. This places it below the large-cap office REITs in terms of total market value, which can affect liquidity and institutional coverage relative to larger peers in the sector.

Who founded Brandywine Realty Trust?

Brandywine Realty Trust was founded in 1986. For detailed founding history and leadership background, the company's official website and investor relations materials are the most reliable sources.

Is BDN a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, BDN's UQS Score of Poor — driven by Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk — suggests meaningful concerns about durable competitive positioning and financial resilience. Long-term investors typically look for stronger pillar profiles before committing capital. The full breakdown is available to Pro members.

What is the main competitive advantage of Brandywine Realty Trust?

Brandywine's Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating limited durable competitive advantages relative to peers. Its primary differentiator is deep local expertise and an integrated development-to-management platform in its core Philadelphia, Austin, and Washington, D.C. markets, though this has not translated into strong quality or growth metrics.

What sector does BDN belong to?

Brandywine Realty Trust belongs to the Real Estate sector, specifically the office REIT subsegment. Office REITs have faced significant structural headwinds in recent years due to shifting workplace trends, which is reflected in BDN's overall UQS profile.

Is BDN a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, BDN does not fit neatly into either category. Its Growth pillar is rated Weak, ruling out a growth characterization. Its Valuation pillar is rated Good, which has value-like qualities — but the Poor overall score suggests caution before treating it as a straightforward value opportunity.

Brandywine Realty Trust currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Brandywine Realty Trust faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Brandywine Realty Trust presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Brandywine Realty Trust trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Brandywine Realty Trust operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for BDN.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Brandywine Realty Trust is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Brandywine Realty Trust's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Brandywine Realty Trust is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.