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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
$116.57
-2.6%
$123.08
$90.73
$135.45
$20.39B1.05990,079 shs141,119 shs
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
$60.96
-3.1%
$63.33
$46.80
$73.97
$9.57B1.151.42 million shs166,404 shs
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$244.78
-1.2%
$238.32
$203.85
$252.85
$15.72B0.8393,584 shs53,363 shs
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$127.15
-1.0%
$129.04
$115.56
$158.46
$14.84B0.8867,600 shs91,194 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
+0.11%+2.75%-5.39%-3.05%-0.74%
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
+0.02%+8.61%+0.08%-11.98%+25.13%
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
+2.31%+6.49%+3.43%+5.91%+19.18%
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
+0.71%+2.88%-1.23%-2.71%-13.15%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
4.2919 of 5 stars
2.42.04.22.02.52.51.9
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
3.7183 of 5 stars
2.11.02.51.83.22.51.9
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
4.3514 of 5 stars
2.13.04.22.53.31.71.9
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
4.7785 of 5 stars
3.03.04.22.92.82.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
2.88
Moderate Buy$137.1317.63% Upside
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
2.24
Hold$69.4413.91% Upside
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
2.17
Hold$245.370.24% Upside
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
2.07
Hold$143.1812.60% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ARE, ESS, MAA, and BXP Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/25/2024
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$137.00 ➝ $132.00
4/24/2024
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$140.00
4/9/2024
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
Truist Financial
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$259.00 ➝ $255.00
4/9/2024
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
Truist Financial
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$152.00 ➝ $148.00
4/8/2024
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
BMO Capital Markets
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $78.00
4/1/2024
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
Bank of America
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $275.00
3/28/2024
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
Truist Financial
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$276.00 ➝ $259.00
3/27/2024
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$67.00 ➝ $66.00
3/26/2024
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$291.00
3/26/2024
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00
3/18/2024
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
Raymond James
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$265.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
$2.89B7.06$6.25 per share18.66$130.03 per share0.90
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
$3.27B2.92$6.32 per share9.65$52.15 per share1.17
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$1.67B9.41$15.14 per share16.17$87.15 per share2.81
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$2.15B6.91$9.61 per share13.23$53.82 per share2.36

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
$103.64M$1.07108.9411.892.736.65%0.87%0.53%7/22/2024 (Estimated)
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
$190.21M$1.2150.388.33N/A5.81%2.32%0.76%4/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$405.83M$6.3138.7915.703.5724.31%7.10%3.29%4/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$552.81M$4.7127.0013.852.8625.73%8.74%4.85%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest ARE, ESS, MAA, and BXP Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/1/2024N/A
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$2.24N/A-$2.24N/AN/AN/A  
4/30/2024N/A
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
$1.73N/A-$1.73N/AN/AN/A  
4/30/2024N/A
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$3.74N/A-$3.74N/AN/AN/A  
2/8/2024Q4 23
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$2.30$1.37-$0.93$1.37$542.64 million$542.25 million    
1/31/2024Q4 23
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
$1.81$0.76-$1.05$0.76$811.59 million$828.90 million    
1/30/202412/31/2023
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
$2.29-$0.54-$2.83-$0.54$740.16 million$757.22 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
$5.084.36%+5.37%474.77%14 Years
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
$3.926.43%N/A323.97%N/A
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$9.804.00%+3.60%155.31%30 Years
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$5.884.62%+11.87%124.84%15 Years

Latest ARE, ESS, MAA, and BXP Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/18/2024
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
quarterly$0.986.26%3/27/20243/28/20244/30/2024
3/19/2024
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
quarterly$1.474.51%4/12/20244/15/20244/30/2024
3/4/2024
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
quarterly$1.274.03%3/27/20243/28/20244/15/2024
2/22/2024
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
quarterly$2.454.26%3/27/20243/29/20244/12/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
0.54
0.30
0.26
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
1.99
5.40
5.40
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
1.11
3.26
3.26
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
0.72
0.09
0.09

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
568174.88 million172.94 millionOptionable
Boston Properties, Inc. stock logo
BXP
Boston Properties
836157.05 million154.93 millionOptionable
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
1,75064.21 million61.77 millionOptionable
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
2,427116.73 million115.21 millionOptionable

ARE, ESS, MAA, and BXP Headlines

SourceHeadline
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Takes $955,000 Position in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Takes $955,000 Position in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 4:54 AM
Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) Set to Announce Earnings on WednesdayMid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday
americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 3:42 AM
Cwm LLC Reduces Stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)Cwm LLC Reduces Stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 8:40 AM
Foundry Partners LLC Sells 6,795 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)Foundry Partners LLC Sells 6,795 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 10:44 PM
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Grows Holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Grows Holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 6:35 AM
Head to Head Survey: JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE:JBGS) & Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA)Head to Head Survey: JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE:JBGS) & Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA)
americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 2:04 AM
Analyst Drops Price Targets On 8 Residential REITs In One DayAnalyst Drops Price Targets On 8 Residential REITs In One Day
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 5:42 AM
River Road Asset Management LLC Acquires Shares of 50,137 Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)River Road Asset Management LLC Acquires Shares of 50,137 Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 9:41 AM
MAA Quantitative Stock AnalysisMAA Quantitative Stock Analysis
nasdaq.com - April 18 at 7:33 AM
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. Reduces Stock Holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)Daiwa Securities Group Inc. Reduces Stock Holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 6:35 PM
RBC Capital Remains a Hold on Mid-America Apartment (MAA)RBC Capital Remains a Hold on Mid-America Apartment (MAA)
markets.businessinsider.com - April 11 at 2:21 AM
Wedbush Equities Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)Wedbush Equities Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 10 at 8:12 AM
Wall Street Favorites: 3 REITs With Strong Buy Ratings for April 2024Wall Street Favorites: 3 REITs With Strong Buy Ratings for April 2024
investorplace.com - April 10 at 6:45 AM
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale Sells 19,090 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale Sells 19,090 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 10 at 5:43 AM
Camden Property, Mid-America best readthroughs from AIR Communities deal - analystCamden Property, Mid-America best readthroughs from AIR Communities deal - analyst
msn.com - April 9 at 2:44 PM
Truist Financial Lowers Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) Price Target to $148.00Truist Financial Lowers Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) Price Target to $148.00
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 2:26 PM
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) Shares Bought by Miller Howard Investments Inc. NYMid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) Shares Bought by Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 10:53 AM
MAA Announces Date of First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release, Conference CallMAA Announces Date of First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release, Conference Call
finance.yahoo.com - April 8 at 8:01 PM
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) Shares Acquired by Nisa Investment Advisors LLCMid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) Shares Acquired by Nisa Investment Advisors LLC
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 7:45 AM
Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Takes $39.56 Million Position in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Takes $39.56 Million Position in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA)
marketbeat.com - April 7 at 3:55 PM
Insider Selling: Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) CEO Sells 2,642 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) CEO Sells 2,642 Shares of Stock
insidertrades.com - April 6 at 7:39 AM
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
money.usnews.com - April 5 at 11:38 PM
Insider Selling: Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) EVP Sells 97 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) EVP Sells 97 Shares of Stock
insidertrades.com - April 4 at 7:09 AM
Timothy Argo Sells 97 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) StockTimothy Argo Sells 97 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) Stock
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 6:58 PM

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Company Descriptions

Alexandria Real Estate Equities logo

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

NYSE:ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500 company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. As the pioneer of the life science real estate niche since our founding in 1994, Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative life science, agtech, and advanced technology mega campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle. Alexandria has a total market capitalization of $33.1 billion and an asset base in North America of 73.5 million SF as of December 31, 2023, which includes 42.0 million RSF of operating properties, 5.5 million RSF of Class A/A+ properties undergoing construction and one near-term project expected to commence construction in the next two years, 2.1 million RSF of priority anticipated development and redevelopment projects, and 23.9 million SF of future development projects. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in life science, agtech, and advanced technology mega campuses that provide our innovative tenants with highly dynamic and collaborative environments that enhance their ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science, agrifoodtech, climate innovation, and technology companies through our venture capital platform. We believe our unique business model and diligent underwriting ensure a high-quality and diverse tenant base that results in higher occupancy levels, longer lease terms, higher rental income, higher returns, and greater long-term asset value.
Boston Properties logo

Boston Properties

NYSE:BXP
Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP) (BXP or the Company) is the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, concentrated in six dynamic gateway markets - Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. BXP has delivered places that power progress for our clients and communities for more than 50 years. BXP is a fully integrated real estate company, organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT). Including properties owned by joint ventures, BXP's portfolio totals 53.3 million square feet and 188 properties, including 10 properties under construction/redevelopment. BXP's properties include 167 office properties, 14 retail properties (including two retail properties under construction/redevelopment), six residential properties (including one residential property under construction) and one hotel. BXP is well-known for its inhouse building management expertise and responsiveness to clients' needs. BXP holds a superior track record of developing premium Central Business District (CBD) office buildings, successful mixed-use complexes, suburban office centers and build-to-suit projects for a diverse array of creditworthy clients. BXP actively works to promote its growth and operations in a sustainable and responsible manner. BXP has earned a twelfth consecutive GRESB Green Star recognition and the highest GRESB 5-star Rating. BXP, an S&P 500 company, was founded in 1970 by Mortimer B. Zuckerman and Edward H. Linde and became a public company in 1997.
Essex Property Trust logo

Essex Property Trust

NYSE:ESS
Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 252 apartment communities comprising approximately 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development.
Mid-America Apartment Communities logo

Mid-America Apartment Communities

NYSE:MAA
MAA, an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on delivering full-cycle and superior investment performance for shareholders through the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of quality apartment communities primarily in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. As of December 31, 2023, MAA had ownership interest in 102,662 apartment units, including communities currently in development, across 16 states and the District of Columbia.