Emerald Investment Advisers LLC Purchases Shares of 14,018 Regency Centers Corporation $REG

Key Points

• Emerald Investment Advisers purchased 14,018 shares of Regency Centers valued at approximately $1.12 million, while institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 96.07% of the REIT.
• Regency Centers reported quarterly EPS of $1.21, exceeding analysts’ $0.59 consensus estimate, with revenue of $413.51 million. The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $4.84–$4.88.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.755 per share, equivalent to a $3.02 annualized payout and a 4.0% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with an average price target of $83.82, above the $76.06 share price cited.

Emerald Investment Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:REG - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 14,018 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,118,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. M&T Bank Corp increased its stake in Regency Centers by 168.6% in the fourth quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 25,931 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,791,000 after purchasing an additional 16,277 shares during the last quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Regency Centers by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 311,562 shares of the company's stock worth $21,507,000 after buying an additional 10,745 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc lifted its position in shares of Regency Centers by 2.8% during the 4th quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,705,024 shares of the company's stock worth $117,698,000 after buying an additional 46,438 shares during the last quarter. F m Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Regency Centers in the 4th quarter valued at $1,128,000. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Regency Centers in the 4th quarter valued at $1,183,667,000. 96.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Regency Centers Stock Performance

Shares of Regency Centers stock opened at $76.06 on Friday. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $79.29 and its 200-day simple moving average is $78.14. Regency Centers Corporation has a 12 month low of $66.86 and a 12 month high of $83.66. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.78, a PEG ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 1.25.

Regency Centers (NASDAQ:REG - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.59 by $0.62. Regency Centers had a net margin of 34.38% and a return on equity of 8.04%. The firm had revenue of $413.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $411.07 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.16 EPS. Regency Centers has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.840-4.880 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Regency Centers Corporation will post 4.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Regency Centers Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.755 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $3.02 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.0%. Regency Centers's dividend payout ratio is 102.37%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

REG has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Regency Centers from a "buy (b+)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a research note on Thursday. Argus set a $85.00 price objective on shares of Regency Centers in a research note on Monday, August 10th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $85.00 price objective on shares of Regency Centers in a report on Friday, June 12th. Evercore set a $83.00 target price on Regency Centers in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, LADENBURG THALM/SH SH boosted their target price on Regency Centers from $83.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Regency Centers has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $83.82.

Insider Buying and Selling at Regency Centers

In related news, insider Terah L. Devereaux sold 1,240 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.14, for a total transaction of $99,373.60. Following the transaction, the insider owned 17,990 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,441,718.60. This trade represents a 6.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 1.00% of the company's stock.

Regency Centers Profile

Regency Centers Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation and development of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Focused on everyday needs retail, the company's portfolio is strategically concentrated in high-growth, densely populated markets across the United States. By aligning its properties with essential retailers, Regency Centers delivers stable income streams and drives sustained value for shareholders.

Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Regency Centers began as a single shopping center developer before evolving into one of the largest owners of grocery-center real estate.

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