United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) Releases Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) issued an update on its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.630-0.650 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.640. United Dominion Realty Trust also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.540-2.560 EPS.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have commented on UDR. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $46.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $44.00 target price on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $44.50 to $42.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 9th. Finally, Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $41.00 to $39.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Dominion Realty Trust has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $40.10.

United Dominion Realty Trust Price Performance

UDR stock opened at $37.20 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $34.96 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $36.80. The stock has a market cap of $11.95 billion, a PE ratio of 14.09, a P/E/G ratio of 7.85 and a beta of 0.70. United Dominion Realty Trust has a one year low of $33.10 and a one year high of $42.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87, a current ratio of 3.44 and a quick ratio of 4.22.

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $428.08 million during the quarter. United Dominion Realty Trust had a return on equity of 22.39% and a net margin of 40.75%. On average, analysts predict that United Dominion Realty Trust will post 2.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Dominion Realty Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be paid a $0.1450 dividend. This represents a $1.74 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 15th. United Dominion Realty Trust’s payout ratio is 110.83%.

United Dominion Realty Trust News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: UDR’s third-quarter FFOA topped estimates, supported by positive same-store NOI growth, stronger renewal rates and improved resident retention. The company also raised its 2026 outlook, with full-year EPS guidance of $2.54–$2.56 versus a $2.54 consensus estimate. Zacks article
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target to $38 from $37, although it kept a “sector perform” rating. Royal Bank of Canada ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Fourth-quarter EPS guidance of $0.63–$0.65 brackets the $0.64 analyst consensus, indicating an outlook broadly in line with expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs maintained a Sell rating and a $35 price target, citing weakening leasing momentum that it said overshadows the modest FFO beat and higher outlook. TipRanks article

About United Dominion Realty Trust

United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: UDR) is a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, acquires and develops multifamily apartment communities. The company generates revenue primarily by leasing apartments and related residential units to individuals and households.

UDR’s portfolio includes conventional apartment communities as well as residential properties with amenities and services designed to support renter convenience and engagement. Its operations encompass property management, resident services, renovations, development and strategic acquisitions.

Founded in 1972, UDR has grown into a multifamily housing owner and operator serving selected markets across the United States.