LADR
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Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) closed at $9.77 as of 2026-03-20, trading 3.9% above its 200-week moving average of $9.41. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 6.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 22, LADR is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.10 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 584 weeks of data, LADR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -0.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1244 million, LADR is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 4.2%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
Over the past 11.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LADR would have grown to $142, compared to $393 for the S&P 500. LADR has returned 3.2% annualized vs 12.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -6.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LADR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LADR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying LADR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.7% after 12 months (median +6.0%), compared to +11.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +35.0% vs +32.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LADR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LADR has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +-0.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 | 2 | 0.6% | -35.6% | +44.8% |
| Feb 2015 | Mar 2015 | 3 | 2.7% | -33.9% | +45.7% |
| Mar 2015 | Jun 2015 | 12 | 5.3% | -23.6% | +46.3% |
| Jun 2015 | Nov 2016 | 71 | 32.3% | -15.6% | +53.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | 52 | 73.7% | +15.7% | +39.8% |
| Mar 2021 | Apr 2021 | 2 | 0.2% | +9.6% | +24.1% |
| May 2021 | May 2021 | 3 | 2.1% | +3.8% | +23.7% |
| Jun 2021 | Oct 2021 | 16 | 7.2% | -8.3% | +23.5% |
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 0.3% | +6.4% | +20.3% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 2.3% | -3.9% | +22.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 6 | 10.8% | +5.7% | +23.5% |
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 0.3% | +11.1% | +21.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 17.4% | +12.1% | +27.3% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 4.0% | +23.9% | +27.8% |
| Mar 2023 | May 2023 | 12 | 11.2% | +20.6% | +27.0% |
| Average | 13 | — | +-0.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LADR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) is currently 3.9% above its 200-week moving average of $9.41. It would need to fall to $9.41 to cross below the line.
What is LADR's 200-week moving average price?
Ladder Capital Corp's 200-week moving average is $9.41 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LADR drops below its 200-week moving average?
LADR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -0.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is LADR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LADR as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 22 (oversold). Return on equity is 4.2%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LADR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.2 years, $100 invested in LADR would have grown to $142, compared to $393 for the S&P 500. That's 3.2% annualized vs 12.9% for the index. LADR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LADR pay a dividend?
Yes. Ladder Capital Corp currently pays a dividend yield of 942.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20