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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
$116.51
+0.1%
$122.82
$90.73
$135.45
$20.38B1.05999,827 shs1.14 million shs
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$233.97
+0.6%
$237.29
$203.85
$252.85
$15.02B0.8397,137 shs284,958 shs
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$124.62
-0.1%
$128.88
$115.56
$158.46
$14.55B0.8894,528 shs1.02 million shs
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
$117.95
-0.3%
$128.05
$102.74
$141.52
$14.70B0.8810,348 shs545,105 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
-0.46%-5.14%-5.66%-4.52%-5.63%
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
+0.01%-4.66%-2.05%-2.60%+9.69%
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
+0.85%-6.17%-3.84%-5.07%-16.35%
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
-0.06%-4.35%-9.28%-8.24%-14.22%

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
4.0576 of 5 stars
2.42.04.22.02.82.51.3
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
4.3617 of 5 stars
2.13.04.22.53.81.71.9
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
4.5452 of 5 stars
3.03.04.22.91.12.51.9
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
4.7235 of 5 stars
3.35.02.52.82.92.51.3

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$137.1317.69% Upside
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
2.17
Hold$245.374.87% Upside
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
2.07
Hold$143.1814.89% Upside
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
2.50
Moderate Buy$141.1719.68% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MAA, ARE, ESS, and SUI Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
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
4/1/2024
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
3/26/2024
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
3/21/2024
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
Compass Point
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$116.00 ➝ $125.00
3/20/2024
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
JMP Securities
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Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$150.00
3/18/2024
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
Raymond James
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$265.00
3/18/2024
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
Truist Financial
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$143.00 ➝ $136.00
2/28/2024
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
Mizuho
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $250.00
(Data available from 4/18/2021 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$6.38 per share18.27$129.20 per share0.90
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$1.67B9.00$15.06 per share15.54$87.15 per share2.68
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$2.15B6.77$9.70 per share12.85$53.82 per share2.32
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
$3.22B4.56$6.38 per share18.48$59.74 per share1.97

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$0.54215.7611.892.673.59%0.46%0.28%4/22/2024 (Confirmed)
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$405.83M$6.3137.0815.023.4424.31%7.10%3.29%4/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$552.81M$4.7126.4613.562.7825.73%8.74%4.85%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
-$201M$1.14103.4715.507.584.40%1.79%0.82%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest MAA, ARE, ESS, and SUI 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
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$3.74N/A-$3.74N/AN/AN/A  
4/29/2024N/A
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
$1.16N/A-$1.16N/AN/AN/A  
4/22/2024N/A
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
$2.31N/A-$2.31N/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    
1/30/202412/31/2023
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%940.76%14 Years
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$9.804.19%+3.60%155.31%30 Years
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. stock logo
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities
$5.884.72%+11.87%124.84%15 Years
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
$3.763.19%+5.59%329.83%8 Years

Latest MAA, ARE, ESS, and SUI Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
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
3/1/2024
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
quarterly$0.942.83%3/27/20243/29/20244/15/2024
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
0.50
0.26
0.26
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
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
1.05
1.66
1.66

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. stock logo
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
568174.95 million172.94 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 million115.18 millionOptionable
Sun Communities, Inc. stock logo
SUI
Sun Communities
6,780124.64 million122.29 millionOptionable

MAA, ARE, ESS, and SUI Headlines

SourceHeadline
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Raises Stock Holdings in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Raises Stock Holdings in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 5:57 AM
Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Shares Purchased by Daiwa Securities Group Inc.Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Shares Purchased by Daiwa Securities Group Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 6:35 PM
Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Shares Purchased by Strs OhioSun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Shares Purchased by Strs Ohio
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 10:20 AM
Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Short Interest Down 17.1% in MarchSun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Short Interest Down 17.1% in March
americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 5:20 AM
Manufactured Housing REITs: Strong Buys In Volatile TimesManufactured Housing REITs: Strong Buys In Volatile Times
seekingalpha.com - April 13 at 8:03 AM
Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesSun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 2:46 AM
96,700 Shares in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Bought by Baillie Gifford & Co.96,700 Shares in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Bought by Baillie Gifford & Co.
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 7:24 AM
RBC Capital Remains a Buy on Sun Communities (SUI)RBC Capital Remains a Buy on Sun Communities (SUI)
markets.businessinsider.com - April 11 at 3:28 AM
These Perfumes Come With Notes of Blood, Latex and FloorboardsThese Perfumes Come With Notes of Blood, Latex and Floorboards
nytimes.com - April 10 at 2:06 AM
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale Acquires 25,850 Shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale Acquires 25,850 Shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 6:20 AM
Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Invests $37.78 Million in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Invests $37.78 Million in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)
marketbeat.com - April 7 at 3:55 PM
Asset Management One Co. Ltd. Sells 11,036 Shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)Asset Management One Co. Ltd. Sells 11,036 Shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)
marketbeat.com - April 5 at 12:36 PM
Sun Communities, Inc. Releases 2023 ESG ReportSun Communities, Inc. Releases 2023 ESG Report
globenewswire.com - April 4 at 4:24 PM
These 3 Real Estate Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Streets Most Accurate AnalystsThese 3 Real Estate Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
msn.com - April 3 at 11:22 AM
These 3 Real Estate Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Streets Most Accurate Analysts - Invitation Homes (NYSE:INVH), Prologis (NYSE:PLD)These 3 Real Estate Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts - Invitation Homes (NYSE:INVH), Prologis (NYSE:PLD)
benzinga.com - April 3 at 9:12 AM
Sun Communities, Inc. Announces Dates for First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallSun Communities, Inc. Announces Dates for First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
globenewswire.com - April 2 at 4:56 PM
UMH Properties: Appears Expensive But Worth Paying Up For FFO GrowthUMH Properties: Appears Expensive But Worth Paying Up For FFO Growth
seekingalpha.com - April 2 at 12:29 AM
Osborne Partners Capital Management LLC Acquires 21,269 Shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)Osborne Partners Capital Management LLC Acquires 21,269 Shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)
marketbeat.com - April 1 at 11:37 AM
Chilton Capital Management LLC Has $18.16 Million Stock Position in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)Chilton Capital Management LLC Has $18.16 Million Stock Position in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)
marketbeat.com - March 30 at 8:54 AM
Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Director Craig Leupold Sells 2,500 SharesSun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Director Craig Leupold Sells 2,500 Shares
insidertrades.com - March 30 at 7:35 AM
Insider Selling: Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Director Sells 2,500 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Director Sells 2,500 Shares of Stock
marketbeat.com - March 29 at 6:40 PM
Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Shares Sold by Nordea Investment Management ABSun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) Shares Sold by Nordea Investment Management AB
marketbeat.com - March 27 at 4:35 AM
Insider Selling: Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) CEO Sells 4,000 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) CEO Sells 4,000 Shares of Stock
insidertrades.com - March 26 at 5:06 AM
Insider Sell: CEO of Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC Sells Shares of Sun Communities Inc (SUI)Insider Sell: CEO of Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC Sells Shares of Sun Communities Inc (SUI)
finance.yahoo.com - March 25 at 5:46 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.
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.
Sun Communities logo

Sun Communities

NYSE:SUI
Established in 1975, Sun Communities, Inc. became a publicly owned corporation in December 1993. The Company is a fully integrated REIT listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: SUI. As of December 31, 2023, the Company owned, operated, or had an interest in a portfolio of 667 developed MH, RV and Marina properties comprising 179,310 developed sites and approximately 48,030 wet slips and dry storage spaces in the U.S., the UK and Canada.