Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided EPS guidance of 7.480-7.560 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 7.520. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
FRT has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust from $128.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Evercore set a $122.00 price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $129.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Citigroup boosted their price objective on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $106.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their target price on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $112.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $127.62.
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Federal Realty Investment Trust Stock Performance
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.97 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.85 by ($0.88). Federal Realty Investment Trust had a net margin of 38.63% and a return on equity of 15.99%. The company had revenue of $338.39 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $331.92 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.91 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.480-7.560 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Federal Realty Investment Trust will post 7.52 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Federal Realty Investment Trust Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 1st will be issued a dividend of $1.16 per share. This represents a $4.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 1st. This is a boost from Federal Realty Investment Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.13. Federal Realty Investment Trust’s payout ratio is 78.47%.
Key Stories Impacting Federal Realty Investment Trust
Here are the key news stories impacting Federal Realty Investment Trust this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter core funds from operations (FFO) came in at $1.88 per share, above the $1.85 analyst consensus. Revenue of approximately $338.4 million also exceeded expectations and increased 7.8% year over year. Federal Realty Investment Trust Q2 FFO and Revenues Beat Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Leasing momentum was a key catalyst: FRT signed 124 comparable retail leases covering 819,273 square feet, with cash rent growth of 15%. Portfolio occupancy reached 93.8%, while the leased rate was 96.1%, signaling sustained tenant demand and potential for further rent growth. Federal Realty’s Q2 FFO Beats on Record Leasing, Dividend Raised
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised and tightened its 2026 outlook, including core FFO guidance of approximately $7.48 to $7.56 per share and earnings-per-share guidance of $4.22 to $4.30. The company also increased its regular common dividend by 3% to $1.16 per share, extending its record of annual dividend increases to 59 consecutive years. Federal Realty Reports Second Quarter Results and Guidance Raise
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”, providing supportive sentiment but not representing a new, company-specific earnings catalyst. Federal Realty Given Consensus Rating of Moderate Buy
- Negative Sentiment: Reported net income fell sharply year over year, with EPS declining to $0.97 from $1.78 and operating income decreasing to $138.7 million from $202.7 million. However, the decline was less important to investors than the growth in recurring core FFO, revenue and leasing results. Federal Realty Q2 EPS Hits 97 Cents as Guidance Rises
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Federal Realty Investment Trust
A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at $35,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust during the 4th quarter valued at about $39,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. boosted its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 87.4% during the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 491 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 229 shares in the last quarter. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Federal Realty Investment Trust in the third quarter valued at about $61,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 18.8% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 690 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 109 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.86% of the company’s stock.
Federal Realty Investment Trust Company Profile
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high-quality retail, restaurant, and mixed-use properties. With a strategic focus on open-air shopping centers and lifestyle-oriented urban destinations, the company partners with leading national and regional retailers to curate environments that blend shopping, dining, entertainment, office, and residential uses. Its asset management capabilities extend from initial site selection and development through ongoing property operations and tenant relations.
Federal Realty’s portfolio comprises approximately 100 properties totaling more than 25 million square feet of gross leasable area.
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