UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.02 EPS

UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The real estate investment trust reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. UMH Properties had a net margin of 10.12% and a return on equity of 4.43%. The company had revenue of $65.84 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $59.35 million. UMH Properties updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.980-1.040 EPS.

UMH Properties Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:UMH traded up $0.16 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $15.71. 477,599 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 550,909. UMH Properties has a 1 year low of $13.93 and a 1 year high of $17.88. The company has a market cap of $1.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 224.57 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 8.93 and a current ratio of 8.93. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $15.08 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $15.33.

UMH Properties Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be given a dividend of $0.225 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.7%. UMH Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 1,285.71%.

Key Stories Impacting UMH Properties

Here are the key news stories impacting UMH Properties this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat consensus — UMH reported $0.03 EPS vs. a $0.01 consensus and revenue of $65.8M (up 8% year-over-year). Management also delivered supporting materials and a press release that show operating improvement. GlobeNewswire Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: FFO beat estimates — Q1 FFO came in at $0.23/sh, above the Zacks consensus of $0.21, which supports REIT cash-flow credibility even though FFO was flat vs. last year. Zacks Article
• Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance set to $0.980–1.040, roughly centered on the $0.99 consensus (midpoint ~$1.01). Guidance is effectively in line with estimates, so it is unlikely to materially change Street expectations. Earnings Snapshot
• Neutral Sentiment: Company provided slide deck and conference materials for the quarter for deeper review; useful for investors who want detail on occupancy, rent trends and community-level performance. Slide Deck / Press Materials
• Negative Sentiment: FFO flat year-over-year (still $0.23), so while it beat estimates, UMH isn’t showing clear FFO growth — a potential concern for income-focused REIT investors. Zacks Article
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and leverage caveats — UMH’s trailing P/E is elevated (reflecting low GAAP EPS) and debt-to-equity (~1.17) is meaningful; investors may be cautious until sustained FFO/earnings improvement is evident. Investing.com Preview

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in shares of UMH Properties during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Quarry LP purchased a new position in shares of UMH Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $61,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of UMH Properties during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $83,000. Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec lifted its position in shares of UMH Properties by 28.7% during the 4th quarter. Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec now owns 6,416 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $102,000 after buying an additional 1,430 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its position in shares of UMH Properties by 127.5% during the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 9,182 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $154,000 after buying an additional 5,146 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.40% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on UMH shares. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $16.00 price target on shares of UMH Properties in a report on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of UMH Properties in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $18.00.

About UMH Properties

UMH Properties, Inc is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of manufactured home communities and recreational vehicle (RV) communities. The company’s business model centers on providing affordable housing solutions by offering land lease lots and home sales in well-maintained, amenity-rich settings. UMH Properties focuses on maximizing occupancy and enhancing tenant satisfaction through professional on-site management and ongoing community improvements.

The company generates revenue through rental lot fees, home sales and related community services.