Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) — closed signal from April 2, 2026
Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on July 1, 2026 — +1% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached 53% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.
The thesis — published April 2, 2026
Agree Realty looks like a steady, defensive choice. Shares are trading near a price area that has held up before, insiders have shown supportive activity, and the April 21 earnings date gives a clear near-term event to watch. A recent higher price target also backs valuation. Expect steady income-style performance rather than rapid gains.
Primary drivers
- April 21 earnings give a near-term event that could move the stock
- Insider buying and higher target add credibility to the valuation
- Long-term leases to national tenants fit a defensive market stance
- Price is near a prior holding area after only a small pullback
How it played out
ADC: shares rose 4.8%, but the target was missed
Lyra published ADC at $75.56 with expected growth of 9% toward $81.49. The thesis pointed to the April 21 earnings release, insider buying, a higher price target, long-term leases to national tenants, and a price area that had held before. It expected steady, income-style performance.
The shares peaked at $79.18 on April 20, a gain of 4.8%. They stayed below the target throughout the window. ADC ended the period at $76.28, above the published price but well below the peak. The thesis partially played out, since the shares rose but never reached the expected level.
What happened during the window
On April 21, 2026, Agree Realty reported first-quarter AFFO per share of $1.14, up 7.9%, and said it had invested about $424 million in 100 retail net lease properties.
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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