Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Buys 51,079 Shares of Kimco Realty Corporation $KIM

Key Points

• Dimensional Fund Advisors increased its stake in Kimco by 0.5%, buying 51,079 shares to own 10,075,563 shares (about 1.49%) valued at $220.15 million.
• Kimco declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 (annualized $1.04) yielding 4.5% with an ex‑dividend date of March 6, while the payout ratio is elevated at 128.4%.
• Analysts carry a consensus "Moderate Buy" with an average target of $24.23; the stock trades around $23.30 (12‑month range $17.93–$23.91) and is heavily institutionally owned (about 89.25%).

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE:KIM - Free Report) by 0.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 10,075,563 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after acquiring an additional 51,079 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned 1.49% of Kimco Realty worth $220,147,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in KIM. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in Kimco Realty by 59.0% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 111,247 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $2,351,000 after purchasing an additional 41,265 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its holdings in shares of Kimco Realty by 6.4% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 639,985 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $13,593,000 after purchasing an additional 38,554 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in Kimco Realty in the first quarter valued at approximately $61,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in Kimco Realty by 21.2% during the second quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 201,092 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $4,227,000 after purchasing an additional 35,238 shares during the period. Finally, Metis Global Partners LLC increased its position in Kimco Realty by 20.7% in the second quarter. Metis Global Partners LLC now owns 136,425 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $2,868,000 after buying an additional 23,371 shares during the last quarter. 89.25% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Kimco Realty News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kimco Realty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several forward EPS forecasts — including small raises to FY2026, FY2027 and FY2028 estimates and nudges higher for Q2/Q3 2026 — which improves the firm’s medium‑term earnings outlook and supports valuation. MarketBeat Zacks Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan bumped its price target from $23 to $25 (maintaining a neutral rating), implying upside from current levels and providing a catalyst for investors focused on target‑driven re‑rating. Benzinga Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical note: Kimco’s relative strength has been rising but remains below a key breakout threshold, so momentum traders may be waiting for a clearer technical signal before adding exposure. MSN Technical Note
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed its Q1 2026 EPS forecast slightly (to $0.44 from $0.45), which could temper near‑term expectations and weigh on sentiment if upcoming quarterly results follow the softer short‑term trend. MarketBeat Zacks Coverage

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

KIM has been the topic of several research reports. Truist Financial lowered their target price on Kimco Realty from $23.00 to $22.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Argus reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $27.00 price objective on shares of Kimco Realty in a report on Monday, December 1st. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on Kimco Realty from $26.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Kimco Realty from $23.00 to $21.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $25.00 target price on shares of Kimco Realty in a research report on Friday, February 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $24.23.

Kimco Realty Trading Down 0.9%

NYSE KIM opened at $23.30 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 3.31, a current ratio of 3.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $21.65 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $21.37. Kimco Realty Corporation has a twelve month low of $17.93 and a twelve month high of $23.91. The company has a market capitalization of $15.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.77, a PEG ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.04.

Kimco Realty Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. Kimco Realty's payout ratio is currently 128.40%.

About Kimco Realty

Founded in 1958 by Milton Cooper and headquartered in Jericho, New York, Kimco Realty Corporation NYSE: KIM is a leading publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation and development of open-air shopping centers. The company's portfolio, concentrated on neighborhood and community centers anchored by grocery stores, encompasses approximately 400 properties across the United States, with selective holdings in Canada and Mexico.

Kimco's core business activities include acquiring, repositioning and managing retail real estate assets that serve as daily-need destinations for consumers.

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