Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:REG) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Analyst sentiment is moderately positive: Nineteen brokerages give Regency Centers a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, with an average 12-month price target of $83.82 versus the stock’s recent $76.06 price.
• Quarterly results exceeded expectations: Regency Centers reported $1.21 in quarterly EPS, well above the $0.59 consensus estimate, while revenue of $413.51 million slightly surpassed forecasts. The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $4.84–$4.88.
• Investors receive a 4% dividend yield: The REIT declared a quarterly dividend of $0.755 per share, or $3.02 annualized, although its payout ratio stands at a high 102.37%. Institutional investors own approximately 96.07% of the company.

Shares of Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:REG - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the nineteen ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, seven have assigned a buy recommendation and two have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $83.8235.

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Regency Centers from $81.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Evercore set a $83.00 target price on shares of Regency Centers in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup lifted their price target on Regency Centers from $76.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Argus set a $85.00 price target on Regency Centers in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $88.00 price objective on shares of Regency Centers in a research report on Monday, June 29th.

Insider Transactions at Regency Centers

In other Regency Centers news, insider Terah L. Devereaux sold 1,240 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.14, for a total value of $99,373.60. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly 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. 1.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Regency Centers

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Regency Centers in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,597,868,000. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Regency Centers in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $1,183,667,000. Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in Regency Centers during the 2nd quarter valued at $170,282,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its holdings in Regency Centers by 18,982.4% during the 2nd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 1,953,088 shares of the company's stock valued at $155,739,000 after acquiring an additional 1,942,853 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in shares of Regency Centers during the second quarter worth $109,394,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.07% of the company's stock.

Regency Centers Price Performance

REG stock opened at $76.06 on Monday. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $79.29 and its 200 day simple moving average is $78.18. The company has a market cap of $13.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.80. 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 has a fifty-two week low of $66.86 and a fifty-two week high of $83.66.

Regency Centers (NASDAQ:REG - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.21 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.59 by $0.62. Regency Centers had a return on equity of 8.04% and a net margin of 34.38%.The firm had revenue of $413.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $411.07 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.16 earnings per share. Regency Centers has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.840-4.880 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Regency Centers will post 4.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Regency Centers Dividend Announcement

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

About Regency Centers

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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