Quantbot Technologies LP Makes New $11.08 Million Investment in Regency Centers Corporation $REG

Key Points

• Quantbot Technologies LP initiated an $11.08 million stake in Regency Centers during the second quarter, purchasing 138,901 shares and becoming the company’s 19th-largest portfolio holding. Institutional investors collectively own 96.07% of REG.
• Regency Centers reported quarterly EPS of $1.21, well above the $0.59 consensus estimate, on revenue of $413.51 million. The company issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $4.84–$4.88.
• The REIT declared a quarterly dividend of $0.755 per share, equal to an annualized $3.02 payout and a 4.0% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with an average price target of $83.82, versus a recent share price of $76.06.

Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:REG - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 138,901 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $11,076,000. Regency Centers makes up approximately 0.4% of Quantbot Technologies LP's investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest holding. Quantbot Technologies LP owned approximately 0.08% of Regency Centers at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of REG. Havemeyer Place LP bought a new stake in Regency Centers during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Regency Centers by 388.9% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 440 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 350 shares during the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Regency Centers by 63.1% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 406 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 157 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in shares of Regency Centers in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in shares of Regency Centers in the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Institutional investors own 96.07% of the company's stock.

Regency Centers Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of REG stock opened at $76.06 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $79.29 and a 200-day moving average of $78.14. The stock has a market cap of $13.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.78, a P/E/G ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.80. Regency Centers Corporation has a 52-week low of $66.86 and a 52-week high of $83.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.25.

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

Regency Centers Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Terah L. Devereaux sold 1,240 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.14, for a total transaction of $99,373.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 17,990 shares in the company, valued at $1,441,718.60. This trade represents a 6.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 1.00% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on REG. BTIG Research reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $85.00 target price on shares of Regency Centers in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Raymond James Financial restated an "outperform" rating and set a $88.00 price objective on shares of Regency Centers in a report on Monday, June 29th. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Regency Centers from $81.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered Regency Centers from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $85.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Finally, LADENBURG THALM/SH SH raised their price objective on Regency Centers from $83.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research 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 assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $83.82.

Regency Centers Company 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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