Zacks Research Has Pessimistic View of UDR FY2026 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research lowered its FY2026 EPS forecast for UDR to $2.54 from $2.56, slightly above the broader consensus estimate of $2.53. The firm also projects FY2027 EPS of $2.61 and FY2028 EPS of $2.72.
• UDR’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with EPS of $0.21 versus the $0.13 consensus and revenue of $425.4 million versus the $423.35 million estimate. Management’s FY2026 EPS guidance is $2.49–$2.57.
• The stock has a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $41.66, compared with a recent price of $37.18. Institutional investors own 97.82% of shares, while UDR has also authorized repurchases of up to 25 million shares.

United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:UDR - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research cut their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for United Dominion Realty Trust in a report issued on Monday, August 17th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the real estate investment trust will post earnings per share of $2.54 for the year, down from their prior forecast of $2.56. The consensus estimate for United Dominion Realty Trust's current full-year earnings is $2.53 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for United Dominion Realty Trust's Q4 2026 earnings at $0.64 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.63 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.64 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $2.61 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.64 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $0.69 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $2.72 EPS.

UDR has been the subject of several other reports. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their target price on United Dominion Realty Trust from $39.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday, August 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a "sell" rating and set a $38.00 price target on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on United Dominion Realty Trust from $41.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $41.66.

United Dominion Realty Trust Stock Performance

UDR opened at $37.18 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $11.95 billion, a PE ratio of 23.68, a P/E/G ratio of 9.65 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a current ratio of 4.22, a quick ratio of 4.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.01. United Dominion Realty Trust has a 1 year low of $32.94 and a 1 year high of $42.00. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $39.06 and its 200-day simple moving average is $37.42.

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 27th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.13 by $0.08. United Dominion Realty Trust had a return on equity of 16.56% and a net margin of 30.43%.The firm had revenue of $425.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $423.35 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.64 EPS. The company's revenue for the quarter was up .0% on a year-over-year basis. United Dominion Realty Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.490-2.570 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.640-0.640 EPS.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in UDR. Addison Advisors LLC bought a new stake in United Dominion Realty Trust during the 2nd quarter worth about $58,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new stake in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust during the second quarter valued at approximately $75,000. Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in the second quarter valued at approximately $106,000. Westpac Banking Corp bought a new position in United Dominion Realty Trust in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $114,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new position in United Dominion Realty Trust during the 2nd quarter worth $187,000. 97.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at United Dominion Realty Trust

In other United Dominion Realty Trust news, CEO Thomas W. Toomey sold 80,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.25, for a total value of $3,140,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 810,455 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $31,810,358.75. The trade was a 8.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.82% of the company's stock.

United Dominion Realty Trust announced that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Monday, May 4th that permits the company to repurchase 25,000,000 shares. This repurchase authorization permits the real estate investment trust to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

About United Dominion Realty Trust

United Dominion Realty Trust NYSE: UDR is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of multifamily apartment communities. The company's core focus is on Class A and Class A–plus residential properties, offering a diverse portfolio designed to meet the evolving needs of renters. UDR employs a full-service management platform to oversee daily operations, property maintenance, leasing, and resident services, ensuring consistency and quality across its holdings.

UDR's business activities encompass ground-up development, strategic property redevelopment, and selective acquisitions.

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