Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio decreased its holdings in shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI – Free Report) by 11.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 176,863 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 21,765 shares during the period. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio’s holdings in Sun Communities were worth $22,278,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of SUI. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. grew its position in shares of Sun Communities by 1,226.7% in the 4th quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. now owns 199 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 184 shares during the last quarter. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP bought a new position in shares of Sun Communities during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Global X Japan Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Sun Communities during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Wiser Advisor Group LLC purchased a new stake in Sun Communities in the third quarter worth $46,000. Finally, Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new stake in Sun Communities in the fourth quarter worth $48,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.59% of the company’s stock.
Sun Communities Trading Up 1.5%
NYSE SUI opened at $121.83 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.01 billion, a PE ratio of 11.07, a P/E/G ratio of 4.03 and a beta of 0.79. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $122.04 and its 200 day moving average is $126.41. Sun Communities, Inc. has a twelve month low of $115.53 and a twelve month high of $137.85. The company has a quick ratio of 3.39, a current ratio of 3.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60.
Sun Communities Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were given a $1.12 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $4.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.7%. Sun Communities’s dividend payout ratio is currently 40.69%.
Insider Activity
In other Sun Communities news, Director Gary A. Shiffman sold 25,031 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.96, for a total value of $3,002,718.76. Following the sale, the director owned 857,761 shares in the company, valued at approximately $102,897,009.56. This represents a 2.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Fernando Castro-Caratini sold 23,750 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $124.43, for a total transaction of $2,955,212.50. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 9,998 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,244,051.14. This trade represents a 70.37% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.58% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
SUI has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $144.00 price target on shares of Sun Communities in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Sun Communities to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Sun Communities from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Sun Communities from $141.00 to $138.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Sun Communities from $151.00 to $149.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Sun Communities currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $140.05.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on SUI
Sun Communities Profile
Sun Communities, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, ownership and operation of manufactured housing communities, recreational vehicle (RV) resorts and marinas. The company’s portfolio spans more than 500 manufactured housing communities and over 160 RV resorts, offering affordable, long-term housing as well as short-stay recreational lodging. Through professional on-site management and amenity-rich community designs, Sun Communities serves a diverse customer base that includes retirees, workforce families and vacationers.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Sun Communities has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest operators in its sector.
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