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Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$48.45 -0.21 (-0.43%)
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Alexandria Real Estate Equities - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
10
Buy
2

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 16 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for ARE.

Consensus Price Target

$52.92
9.23% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, the average price target is $52.92. The highest price target for ARE is $60.00, while the lowest price target for ARE is $46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.23% from the current price of $48.45.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ARE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/29/25 to 9/29/26
1 Month Ago
8/30/25 to 8/30/26
3 Months Ago
7/1/25 to 7/1/26
1 Year Ago
9/29/24 to 9/29/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$52.92$52.85$51.85$95.75
Forecasted Upside9.23% Upside2.32% Upside-2.11% Downside13.54% Upside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceHoldHold

ARE Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ARE Price Targets by Month

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Alexandria Real Estate Equities Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAlexandria Real Estate EquitiesReal Estate CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.88
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.23% Upside50.05% Upside20.12% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/28/2026
John Kim
John Kim
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetMarket Perform$52.00 ➝ $48.00-3.91%
9/24/2026 Lower TargetHold$47.00 ➝ $46.00-11.20%
9/24/2026
Anthony Paolone
Anthony Paolone
3 of 5 stars
DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$56.00+8.11%
9/21/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$59.00+10.80%
9/18/2026Boost TargetNeutral$54.00 ➝ $59.00+13.90%
8/24/2026Boost TargetNeutral$46.00 ➝ $52.00-2.66%
8/19/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
8/17/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
8/10/2026Boost TargetNeutral$42.00 ➝ $50.00+0.53%
8/5/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$45.00 ➝ $48.00-3.20%
8/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$43.00 ➝ $52.00+5.87%
7/17/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D)
7/6/2026Lower TargetOutperform$70.00 ➝ $60.00+14.20%
6/11/2026Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$53.00+0.48%
5/5/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$60.00 ➝ $50.00+21.69%
2/2/2026Boost TargetHold$53.00 ➝ $55.00+0.94%
4/30/2025 Lower TargetNeutral$104.00 ➝ $76.00+4.61%

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Should I Buy Alexandria Real Estate Equities Stock? ARE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, September 25, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Alexandria Real Estate Equities pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.:

  • The stock currently trades at $49.95, offering a dividend yield of 5.71%, which is attractive for income-focused investors seeking regular cash flow from a real estate investment trust.
  • Chairman Joel S. Marcus purchased 5,000 shares on September 11, 2026, at an average price of $49.68, signaling strong insider confidence in the company's long-term value and strategic direction.
  • Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. recently secured a $5 billion unsecured senior revolving credit facility, providing substantial liquidity and financial flexibility to support operations and future development projects.
  • The company landed Cambridge's largest office lease of the year, demonstrating strong leasing momentum and demand for its specialized life science and advanced technology campuses in key innovation clusters.
  • With a beta of 1.15, the stock offers moderate market sensitivity, and the recent rebound from its 52-week low of $39.41 suggests potential for further recovery as market sentiment improves.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. for these reasons:

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded the stock to "underweight" on September 24, 2026, reflecting concerns about the company's near-term outlook and competitive positioning in the life science real estate sector.
  • The company reported a loss of $0.43 per share in the most recent quarter, missing analyst estimates of $0.09, and revenue declined 13.0% year-over-year, indicating significant operational and financial challenges.
  • Jefferies Financial Group cut its price target to $46.00, implying an 11.20% downside from the current price, and the consensus rating has shifted to "Reduce," with an average target price of $52.85, suggesting limited upside potential.
  • Short interest increased to 6,756,134 shares as of September 15, 2026, with a days-to-cover ratio of 4.55, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock's performance.
  • The company's negative price-to-earnings ratio of -8.24 and negative net margin of 36.08% highlight ongoing profitability issues, which may deter value-oriented investors seeking stable earnings growth.

ARE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alexandria Real Estate Equities is $52.92, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $46.00.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" ARE shares.

According to analysts, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's stock has a predicted upside of 9.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Alexandria Real Estate Equities less than other "real estate" companies. The consensus rating for Alexandria Real Estate Equities is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "real estate" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ARE compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Alexandria Real Estate Equities analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/28/2026.
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