Compass Verdict

Is Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNS) a buy in 2026?

Yes, on balance. The Compass leans toward accumulating Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. at current levels.

A 2023-vintage CRE lender trading at 0.63x book while originating into the cleanest underwriting window in a decade.

Compass Score 74/100Favorable$8.30

Where SUNS is headed

Sunrise Realty Trust is a tiny, three-year-old commercial real estate lender that came public into the worst CRE backdrop since 2009 and is now sitting on the asset that matters most in this part of the cycle: a clean balance sheet built entirely after the reset. No legacy 2021-vintage office paper. No mark-to-market overhang from loans written when cap rates started with a 3. Every dollar Sunrise has put out has been underwritten against post-correction valuations, at coupons that reflect today's risk-free rate, with sponsors who survived the bloodbath. That is a very different animal from the larger mortgage REITs still working through bad pre-pandemic vintages.

Read the full Compass Direction on SUNS

The complete destination call, the overlooked angle, milestones, and bull, base, and bear price scenarios (around $8.30).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNS) a buy in 2026?

Yes, on balance. The Compass leans toward accumulating Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. at current levels. A 2023-vintage CRE lender trading at 0.63x book while originating into the cleanest underwriting window in a decade.

What is SUNS's Compass Score?

Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. scores 74/100 on Alexandria's Compass, placing it in the "Favorable" tier. Scores blend eight factors and update weekly.

What is the price target for SUNS?

Alexandria's full Compass Direction includes bull, base, and bear price scenarios with the valuation math behind each. Read the full breakdown on the SUNS page.

Compass verdicts are AI-generated, forward-looking editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Scores and verdicts update as the data changes.