Who is eligible to participate in the Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) securities class action?

Investors who purchased or acquired Franklin BSP Realty Trust securities between November 5, 2024, and February 11, 2026, are eligible. You do not need to be a lead plaintiff to share in any potential financial recovery from the lawsuit

What exactly is the Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) lawsuit alleging?

The lawsuit alleges executives recklessly overstated Franklin BSP Realty Trust’s overall business prospects and its ability to maintain a $0.355 dividend. As a result, statements about its operations lacked a reasonable basis and were materially misleading.

Why did the Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) stock price drop in February 2026?

On February 11, 2026, Franklin reported a Q4 earnings miss, with an EPS of $0.12 and revenue of $81.12 million. The CEO cited delayed real estate asset sales. Consequently, the stock fell 14.19% to close at $8.71 on February 12, 2026.

What is the deadline to get involved in the Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) class action?

The deadline to file a motion with the court to serve as the lead plaintiff in the federal securities class action against Franklin BSP Realty Trust is April 27, 2026. You can also choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member.

How can investors contact the law firm handling the Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) lawsuit?

Investors can contact Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly by calling 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). Additional information is also available on the firm's website at www.faruqilaw.com/FBRT.

What does it mean to be a lead plaintiff in the Franklin BSP Realty Trust class action?

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the adequate and typical investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class. This representative directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the entire putative class.

Do I have to serve as a lead plaintiff to get money from the Franklin BSP Realty Trust lawsuit?

No, any putative class member can choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any potential recovery is completely unaffected by your decision on whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Which law firm is investigating the Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) securities claims?

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm founded in 1995, is investigating the claims against Franklin. They have offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California, and Georgia, and have recovered hundreds of millions for investors.

Can former employees or whistleblowers provide information for the Franklin BSP Realty Trust case?

Yes, Faruqi & Faruqi actively encourages anyone with relevant information about Franklin’s conduct to contact them. This explicitly includes whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders, and other individuals who might have insights into the allegations.

What were Franklin BSP Realty Trust's financial results that triggered the lawsuit?

On February 11, 2026, Franklin reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.12, missing consensus estimates by $0.16. Revenue was $81.12 million, missing the $93.65 million consensus. The CEO admitted 2025 was a transition year with slower-than-planned asset sales.

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Filed On: February 26, 2026

Ticker FBRT

Class Period 11/05/2024 - 02/11/2026

Lead Plaintiff Deadline 04/27/2026

Days Left to Seek Plaintiff

If you are a Franklin BSP Realty Trust investor who suffered a loss and would like to learn more, you can provide your information below:

If you purchased or acquired securities in Franklin between November 5, 2024 and February 11, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (“Franklin” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FBRT) and reminds investors of the April 27, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Defendants recklessly overstated Franklin BSP Realty Trust’s prospects; (2) Defendants recklessly overstated Franklin BSP Realty Trust’s ability to maintain the $0.355 dividend; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ statements about Franklin BSP Realty Trust’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: April 27, 2026

Call Partner Josh Wilson at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310)
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