Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) Hits New 52-Week High Following Strong Earnings

Key Points

• Earnings beat: Federal Realty reported Q1 EPS of $1.88 versus a consensus of $0.69, with revenue up ~10% year‑over‑year and FY2026 guidance set at $7.460–$7.550 per share.
• Stock reaction: The shares jumped to a new 52‑week high of $113.72 (last at $113.29), trading up roughly 2.9% on the news and giving the company a market cap of about $9.85 billion.
• Dividend and analyst view: Federal Realty declared a quarterly dividend of $1.13 (annualized $4.52, ~4.0% yield) with a payout ratio near 96.8%, while analysts hold an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $112.43.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT - Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Friday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The company traded as high as $113.72 and last traded at $113.2940, with a volume of 84707 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $110.90.

The real estate investment trust reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $1.19. Federal Realty Investment Trust had a return on equity of 13.10% and a net margin of 32.14%.During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.70 earnings per share. Federal Realty Investment Trust's quarterly revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.460-7.550 EPS.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 1st were paid a $1.13 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.0%. Federal Realty Investment Trust's payout ratio is 96.79%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently issued reports on FRT. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $109.50 to $111.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $113.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Scotiabank boosted their price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $113.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a "sector outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $111.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Finally, Evercore set a $107.00 price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Federal Realty Investment Trust presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $112.43.

Institutional Trading of Federal Realty Investment Trust

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of FRT. Park Square Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 1,853.8% during the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 254 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 241 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 88.7% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 268 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 126 shares during the period. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 937.5% during the 4th quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 332 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 300 shares during the period. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at $35,000. 93.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Trading Up 2.9%

The business has a 50-day moving average price of $107.88 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $102.89. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.33, a P/E/G ratio of 4.84 and a beta of 0.98. The company has a current ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57.

About Federal Realty Investment Trust

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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