Insider Trading April 6, 2026

One Liberty COO Sells $65,557 in Stock as REIT Adds Industrial Portfolio and Declares Quarterly Dividend

Executive sale of nearly 3,000 shares coincides with a $56.7 million acquisition of ten industrial assets and a 133rd consecutive quarterly dividend

By Avery Klein OLP
One Liberty COO Sells $65,557 in Stock as REIT Adds Industrial Portfolio and Declares Quarterly Dividend
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Lawrence Ricketts, Executive Vice President and COO of One Liberty Properties INC (NYSE: OLP), sold 2,999 shares on April 2, 2026, realizing $65,557 at a weighted average price of $21.8597. The transaction comes as the REIT closed on a $56.7 million purchase of ten industrial properties and its board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable April 6, 2026.

Key Points

  • One Liberty COO Lawrence Ricketts sold 2,999 shares on April 2, 2026, for $65,557 at a weighted average price of $21.8597 and now directly owns 177,521.863 shares.
  • The REIT acquired ten industrial properties totaling 637,633 square feet for $56.7 million; properties are fully leased with an average lease term remaining of 3.1 years and expected base rent of approximately $4.1 million for the 12 months ending January 31, 2027.
  • One Liberty financed the purchase with a $17 million mortgage at a fixed 5.53% rate and about $30 million from its credit facility at a floating 5.45% rate; the Board declared a $0.45 quarterly dividend payable April 6, 2026.

Executive sale details

Lawrence Ricketts, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of One Liberty Properties INC (NYSE: OLP), reported the sale of 2,999 common shares on April 2, 2026, in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $21.8597, with individual trades executed between $21.70 and $22.00, yielding total proceeds of $65,557.

Following the disposition, Ricketts retains a direct ownership stake of 177,521.863 shares in One Liberty Properties INC.

Market context

At the time of reporting, One Liberty's stock is trading at $22.02 and has gained nearly 11% year-to-date. The article notes that InvestingPro analysis indicates the shares may be overvalued at current market levels.

Acquisition and portfolio additions

In a separate corporate disclosure, One Liberty Properties announced the acquisition of ten industrial properties with a combined area of 637,633 square feet for $56.7 million. The company indicated that the properties are fully leased to tenants including Mondelez Global and Bimbo Bakeries USA, and that the acquired leases have an average remaining term of 3.1 years.

For the 12-month period ending January 31, 2027, One Liberty expects to collect approximately $4.1 million in base rent from these properties. The company also disclosed that these leases include annual rent escalations in the range of 2.4% to 3.0%.

Financing for the purchase

One Liberty financed the acquisition with a combination of a $17 million mortgage at a fixed rate of 5.53% and approximately $30 million drawn from its credit facility at a floating rate of 5.45%.

Dividend declaration

The company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, which represents the REIT's 133rd consecutive quarterly dividend. This dividend is payable on April 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026.

Company overview in context

The report reiterates that One Liberty Properties offers an 8.16% dividend yield and has maintained dividend payments for 36 consecutive years. The recent insider sale, property acquisition and dividend action are presented as part of the REIT's ongoing strategic and financial activity.


Note on sources

The facts reported here are taken from the company filings and disclosures referenced above.

Risks

  • Short average lease term remaining of 3.1 years on the acquired properties may expose the industrial portfolio to near-term lease renewals and vacancy risk - impacts industrial real estate and REIT sector stability.
  • Portion of acquisition funded at a floating rate of 5.45% introduces sensitivity to interest rate changes, which affects borrowing costs and REIT financial flexibility - impacts corporate finance and capital markets.
  • InvestingPro analysis indicates shares may be overvalued at current levels, signaling valuation risk for investors in the real estate investment trust sector.

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