UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.980-1.040 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.990. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research analysts have issued reports on UMH shares. Wall Street Zen raised UMH Properties from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, May 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of UMH Properties in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Odeon Capital Group set a $17.50 target price on shares of UMH Properties in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $17.25.
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UMH Properties Price Performance
UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.03 by $0.02. UMH Properties had a return on equity of 4.96% and a net margin of 11.03%.The company had revenue of $71.64 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $60.76 million. UMH Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.980-1.040 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that UMH Properties will post 0.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
UMH Properties Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a dividend of $0.225 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.7%. UMH Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 900.00%.
UMH Properties News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting UMH Properties this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results beat expectations: UMH reported revenue of $71.6 million, up 7% year over year and well above the $60.76 million consensus estimate. Earnings per diluted share rose to $0.05 from $0.03 and exceeded the $0.03 analyst forecast. UMH second-quarter results
- Positive Sentiment: FFO also topped estimates: Normalized funds from operations increased 9% per share to $0.25, compared with $0.23 a year earlier, beating the $0.24 consensus estimate. FFO growth is particularly important for REIT investors because it better reflects recurring operating performance than GAAP earnings. UMH tops second-quarter FFO estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Operating trends improved: Rental and related income rose 9%, manufactured-home sales increased 10% to $11.5 million, and same-property occupancy improved 110 basis points to 89.4%. The company operates 145 communities with approximately 27,100 developed homesites. UMH second-quarter operating results
- Positive Sentiment: 2026 outlook was reaffirmed: UMH maintained normalized FFO guidance of $0.98 to $1.04 per share, a range whose midpoint is above the roughly $0.99 analyst consensus. UMH second-quarter financial performance
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable but not strongly bullish: UMH has an average “Moderate Buy” rating, suggesting support for the shares but limited evidence of a broad upgrade cycle. UMH analyst rating
Hedge Funds Weigh In On UMH Properties
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in shares of UMH Properties by 2.9% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 191,545 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $3,583,000 after purchasing an additional 5,409 shares in the last quarter. Amundi boosted its holdings in UMH Properties by 15.6% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 41,420 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $778,000 after buying an additional 5,590 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in UMH Properties by 4.6% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 42,976 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $804,000 after buying an additional 1,871 shares during the last quarter. Creative Planning purchased a new stake in UMH Properties during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $244,000. Finally, Prudential Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in UMH Properties during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $181,000. 75.40% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About UMH Properties
UMH Properties, Inc is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of manufactured home communities and recreational vehicle (RV) communities. The company’s business model centers on providing affordable housing solutions by offering land lease lots and home sales in well-maintained, amenity-rich settings. UMH Properties focuses on maximizing occupancy and enhancing tenant satisfaction through professional on-site management and ongoing community improvements.
The company generates revenue through rental lot fees, home sales and related community services.
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