United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDRGet Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.490-2.570 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.530. The company issued revenue guidance of -. United Dominion Realty Trust also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 0.640-0.640 EPS.

United Dominion Realty Trust Price Performance

Shares of NYSE UDR opened at $39.27 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $12.76 billion, a PE ratio of 26.71, a PEG ratio of 13.37 and a beta of 0.71. The company has a quick ratio of 5.56, a current ratio of 5.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $39.00 and its 200-day moving average price is $37.31. United Dominion Realty Trust has a twelve month low of $32.94 and a twelve month high of $42.00.

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDRGet Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.62 by ($0.05). The business had revenue of $425.85 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $427.08 million. United Dominion Realty Trust had a net margin of 28.60% and a return on equity of 15.10%. The business’s revenue was up .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.61 earnings per share. United Dominion Realty Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.470-2.570 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that United Dominion Realty Trust will post 2.53 EPS for the current year.

United Dominion Realty Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.145 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.4%. United Dominion Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 118.37%.

United Dominion Realty Trust announced that its board has approved a share buyback program on Monday, May 4th that allows the company to buyback 25,000,000 outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the real estate investment trust to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $39.00 to $41.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 16th. Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $42.00 to $40.50 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a research note on Monday, June 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $41.50.

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Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Thomas W. Toomey sold 80,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.25, for a total value of $3,140,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 810,455 shares in the company, valued at approximately $31,810,358.75. The trade was a 8.98% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 1.82% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about United Dominion Realty Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting United Dominion Realty Trust this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: FFO beat estimates and guidance improved. UDR reported second-quarter adjusted funds from operations (FFOA) of $0.64 per diluted share, ahead of the $0.63 consensus estimate and matching the year-ago result. Management also raised its full-year 2026 guidance range to $2.49-$2.57 per share, compared with the $2.53 analyst consensus. UDR, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance Ranges
  • Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised forward earnings estimates. Zacks Research increased its 2026 EPS forecast to $2.56 from $2.51 and its 2027 forecast to $2.63 from $2.59. Estimates were also raised for several individual quarters, including Q2 2026 to $0.64 from $0.63 and Q4 2027 to $0.68 from $0.67, indicating modestly improved expectations for UDR’s operating performance. UDR Q2 FFO and Revenues Top Estimates
  • Neutral Sentiment: Revenue growth remained limited. Quarterly revenue was approximately $425 million, modestly above one analyst estimate but essentially flat to slightly below other estimates. Revenue was also little changed year over year, suggesting that the improved outlook is more incremental than a major acceleration in growth. UDR Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
  • Negative Sentiment: Insider selling may temper sentiment. Quiver Quantitative reported that CEO Thomas W. Toomey sold 80,000 shares, while institutional ownership activity was mixed, with 224 investors adding shares and 232 reducing positions in the latest quarter. These transactions are secondary to the earnings news but may limit enthusiasm.

Institutional Trading of United Dominion Realty Trust

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in United Dominion Realty Trust by 1.7% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 60,692 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $2,741,000 after acquiring an additional 986 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its holdings in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust by 5.8% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,129 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $277,000 after acquiring an additional 337 shares during the period. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC grew its position in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust by 35.0% in the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 14,028 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $634,000 after purchasing an additional 3,637 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 97.82% of the company’s stock.

United Dominion Realty Trust Company Profile

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United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE: UDR) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of multifamily apartment communities. The company’s core focus is on Class A and Class A–plus residential properties, offering a diverse portfolio designed to meet the evolving needs of renters. UDR employs a full-service management platform to oversee daily operations, property maintenance, leasing, and resident services, ensuring consistency and quality across its holdings.

UDR’s business activities encompass ground-up development, strategic property redevelopment, and selective acquisitions.

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