Anson Funds Management LP Takes $1.49 Million Position in UMH Properties, Inc. $UMH

Key Points

• Anson Funds Management LP opened a new stake in UMH by buying 100,000 shares worth about $1.49 million, roughly 0.12% of the company.
• UMH missed quarterly estimates, reporting ($0.01) EPS versus a $0.24 consensus and $66.97M revenue (below $68.7M), and set FY2026 guidance of 0.97–1.05 EPS (analysts expect ~0.93).
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per share (annualized $0.90, ~6.1% yield; ex-dividend Feb 17), while its dividend payout ratio is an elevated 1,285.71%.

Anson Funds Management LP purchased a new position in shares of UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 100,000 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock, valued at approximately $1,485,000. Anson Funds Management LP owned approximately 0.12% of UMH Properties as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in UMH. Cloud Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of UMH Properties during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. KBC Group NV increased its holdings in shares of UMH Properties by 74.0% in the 2nd quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 3,005 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 1,278 shares in the last quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in shares of UMH Properties in the 2nd quarter valued at about $52,000. Spire Wealth Management lifted its stake in shares of UMH Properties by 41.5% in the third quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 4,980 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $74,000 after purchasing an additional 1,460 shares during the period. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its stake in shares of UMH Properties by 5,629.0% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 5,729 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $84,000 after purchasing an additional 5,629 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.40% of the company's stock.

UMH Properties Stock Down 0.5%

Shares of NYSE UMH opened at $14.64 on Friday. The firm's 50-day moving average is $15.76 and its two-hundred day moving average is $15.32. The company has a market capitalization of $1.25 billion, a PE ratio of 209.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 1.07. UMH Properties, Inc. has a 12-month low of $13.95 and a 12-month high of $19.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 8.93 and a quick ratio of 8.93.

UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.24 by ($0.25). UMH Properties had a return on equity of 4.43% and a net margin of 10.12%.The company had revenue of $66.97 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $68.70 million. UMH Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.970-1.050 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that UMH Properties, Inc. will post 0.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

UMH Properties Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.225 per share. This represents a $0.90 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 17th. UMH Properties's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 1,285.71%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have weighed in on UMH. B. Riley Financial lowered their target price on shares of UMH Properties from $19.00 to $18.50 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of UMH Properties in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Cantor Fitzgerald restated a "neutral" rating and issued a $16.00 price target on shares of UMH Properties in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Colliers Securities raised UMH Properties to a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $18.00.

UMH Properties Company Profile

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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