Research Analysts Issue Forecasts for UDR FY2026 Earnings

United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) – Research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a report issued on Monday, February 9th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the real estate investment trust will post earnings per share of $2.55 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $2.56. The consensus estimate for United Dominion Realty Trust’s current full-year earnings is $2.51 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for United Dominion Realty Trust’s Q4 2027 earnings at $0.68 EPS.

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 9th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $433.11 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $430.28 million. United Dominion Realty Trust had a net margin of 22.06% and a return on equity of 11.56%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.48 EPS. United Dominion Realty Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.470-2.570 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.610-0.630 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on UDR. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $44.50 to $43.50 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Scotiabank cut their price target on United Dominion Realty Trust from $46.00 to $37.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $41.00 to $39.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $39.00 price target on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Evercore cut their price objective on United Dominion Realty Trust from $44.00 to $42.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, United Dominion Realty Trust presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $40.29.

United Dominion Realty Trust Stock Performance

Shares of UDR stock opened at $39.36 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81, a quick ratio of 4.92 and a current ratio of 4.92. The firm has a market cap of $13.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.83, a P/E/G ratio of 7.97 and a beta of 0.72. United Dominion Realty Trust has a 52 week low of $32.94 and a 52 week high of $46.47. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $36.60 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $36.83.

United Dominion Realty Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 12th were paid a $0.43 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, January 12th. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%. United Dominion Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio is 152.21%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Dominion Realty Trust

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its stake in United Dominion Realty Trust by 5.8% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,129 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $277,000 after purchasing an additional 337 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its holdings in United Dominion Realty Trust by 35.0% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 14,028 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $634,000 after acquiring an additional 3,637 shares during the period. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its stake in United Dominion Realty Trust by 1.7% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 60,692 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $2,741,000 after purchasing an additional 986 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.82% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting United Dominion Realty Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting United Dominion Realty Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company-issued guidance and dividend raise: UDR set FY2026 EPS guidance of $2.470–$2.570 and Q1 2026 EPS of $0.610–$0.630 — both well above consensus — and increased the dividend, signaling management confidence in cash flow recovery and payout sustainability. UDR, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Establishes 2026 Guidance Ranges and Increases Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 operating/earnings beat: UDR reported Q4 EPS of $0.67 (vs. $0.64 consensus) and revenue ~ $433.1M, with revenue and EPS up year-over-year — results that support the stronger guidance. Listen to Conference Call / View Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: FFOA and same-store NOI improvement: FFOA (64 cents) matched expectations and management cited higher occupancy driving same-store NOI growth despite softer lease rates — an operational recovery cue for investors. UDR’s Q4 FFOA Beats Estimates, Revenues & Same-Store NOI Grow Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: BMO maintained a Buy and $41 price target, highlighting occupancy gains and cash-flow upside that could validate the stock’s upside as 2026 guidance is executed. Buy Rating on UDR: Near‑Term Earnings Pressure Offsets to Unlock Occupancy Gains, Cash‑Flow Growth, and Attractive Risk‑Reward
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript published — additional color: The Q4 2025 call transcript provides more detail on leasing spreads, turnover trends and capital allocation priorities for investors wanting to validate management’s assumptions. UDR, Inc. (UDR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Small analyst estimate tweak: Zacks slightly trimmed its FY2027 estimate (from $2.65 to $2.64) — a minor revision that doesn’t materially change consensus but is worth noting for forward expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed one set of street estimates: Some reports flagged a modest revenue shortfall vs. certain estimates (~$6.5M in one report), which tempers the beat on EPS/FFO and underscores sensitivity to leasing/price trajectory. UDR ($UDR) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings

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.