United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) Updates Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.610-0.630 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.330. The company issued revenue guidance of -. United Dominion Realty Trust also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.470-2.570 EPS.

United Dominion Realty Trust Stock Up 0.4%

UDR opened at $37.69 on Tuesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $36.54 and a 200-day moving average of $36.83. The company has a market capitalization of $12.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 85.66, a P/E/G ratio of 7.93 and a beta of 0.72. United Dominion Realty Trust has a fifty-two week low of $32.94 and a fifty-two week high of $46.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81, a quick ratio of 4.92 and a current ratio of 4.92.

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 9th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.67 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $433.11 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $430.28 million. United Dominion Realty Trust had a net margin of 8.80% and a return on equity of 4.54%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last 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. On average, equities analysts expect that United Dominion Realty Trust will post 2.51 EPS for the current year.

United Dominion Realty Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 12th were issued a dividend of $0.43 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, January 12th. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. United Dominion Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio is 390.91%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have commented on UDR shares. Truist Financial raised shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price target for the company from $41.00 to $42.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on United Dominion Realty Trust from $33.00 to $37.50 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated an “underweight” rating and set a $40.00 price target (down from $42.00) on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $41.00 to $39.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $37.00 price target on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $40.21.

Key Stories Impacting United Dominion Realty Trust

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

• Positive Sentiment: UDR raised guidance sharply for 1Q26 and FY26 (Q1 EPS $0.610–0.630 vs. consensus ~$0.33; FY EPS $2.47–2.57 vs. consensus ~$1.39), signaling stronger-than-expected cash-flow and earnings trajectory; this is a primary driver for investor optimism. UDR Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat or matched key metrics: GAAP EPS and FFO were around or above street expectations (reported EPS ~$0.67; FFO ~$0.64 in line), and revenue was roughly in-line/slightly above some estimates — supporting the bullish guidance. Q4 Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: UDR increased its dividend as part of the 4Q/2025 release, which supports income-oriented investors and REIT valuation multiples. Dividend & Guidance Release
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital maintained a Buy on UDR with a $41 price target, highlighting expected occupancy gains and cash-flow growth that justify upside from current levels. BMO Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: FFO for the quarter was reported in-line with consensus (~$0.64), suggesting core operating performance met expectations even as guidance was the standout item. Zacks FFO Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains mixed but leaning positive overall — multiple buy/overweight ratings and a median price target near $40 provide a reference for upside but also show differing views on valuation. Quiver Quant Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed its FY2027 earnings estimate very slightly (from $2.65 to $2.64), a small downtick that is unlikely to move the needle materially but is technically a negative revision.
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets noted minor revenue misses on certain models; mixed top-line reads introduce short-term uncertainty for traders focused on quarter-to-quarter comparisons. Revenue Notes

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Dominion Realty Trust

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust by 5.8% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,129 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $277,000 after acquiring an additional 337 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings 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 buying an additional 986 shares during the period. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC grew its stake in United Dominion Realty Trust by 35.0% in 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 buying an additional 3,637 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 97.82% of the company’s stock.

United Dominion Realty Trust Company Profile

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.