What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for MAA Q4 Earnings?

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) – Analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q4 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Mid-America Apartment Communities in a research report issued on Wednesday, May 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the real estate investment trust will post earnings per share of $2.32 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $2.30. The consensus estimate for Mid-America Apartment Communities’ current full-year earnings is $8.51 per share.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.13 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $1.30. The company had revenue of $553.73 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $555.75 million. Mid-America Apartment Communities had a return on equity of 6.61% and a net margin of 17.60%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.20 earnings per share. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.120 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.370-8.690 EPS.

MAA has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $138.00 to $136.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Wall Street Zen raised Mid-America Apartment Communities from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, April 12th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $164.00 to $156.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Barclays increased their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $137.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Scotiabank reissued a “sector underperform” rating and set a $120.00 price target (down from $138.00) on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $143.44.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:MAA opened at $129.99 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $15.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.39 and a beta of 0.77. Mid-America Apartment Communities has a 1 year low of $120.30 and a 1 year high of $157.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 0.13 and a quick ratio of 0.13. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $126.24 and its 200 day simple moving average is $131.30.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be issued a $1.53 dividend. This represents a $6.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 15th. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 185.45%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Mid-America Apartment Communities news, EVP Amber Fairbanks sold 711 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, April 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $124.73, for a total value of $88,683.03. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 4,471 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $557,667.83. This trade represents a 13.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Tamara D. Fischer bought 1,100 shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $128.55 per share, for a total transaction of $141,405.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 1,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $141,405. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,039 shares of company stock worth $129,594. Company insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Mid-America Apartment Communities

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. EMG Holdings L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 40.3% in the 1st quarter. EMG Holdings L.P. now owns 34,800 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $4,250,000 after purchasing an additional 10,000 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 11.5% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 841,563 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $102,772,000 after purchasing an additional 87,091 shares in the last quarter. Bull Harbor Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in the 1st quarter valued at $489,000. Amundi boosted its holdings in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 46.9% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 517,233 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $63,164,000 after purchasing an additional 165,122 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Adelante Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 34.9% in the 1st quarter. Adelante Capital Management LLC now owns 156,165 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $19,071,000 after purchasing an additional 40,404 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.60% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Mid-America Apartment Communities

Here are the key news stories impacting Mid-America Apartment Communities this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director Tamara D. Fischer bought 1,100 shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities at $128.55 per share, a sign of insider confidence in the REIT’s outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholders backed the company’s board and pay plans at the 2026 annual meeting, reducing near-term governance uncertainty. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.53 per share, reinforcing its income appeal for REIT investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage coverage remained broadly cautious, with a consensus “Hold” rating on the stock. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed multiple earnings estimates for MAA, including FY2026 to $8.47 from $8.56 and FY2027 to $8.68 from $8.73, signaling slightly softer expectations for near-term profitability.
• Negative Sentiment: The same analyst also lowered quarterly forecasts across Q2 2026, Q3 2026, Q4 2026, Q1 2027 and Q2 2027, which may reinforce concerns about slowing earnings momentum.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Company Profile

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc (NYSE: MAA) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, development, redevelopment and operation of multifamily residential properties. The company focuses on high-barrier-to-entry apartment communities, offering a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to meet the needs of diverse renter demographics. Its integrated business model encompasses property management, leasing, maintenance and customer service, providing residents with a comprehensive living experience under one ownership platform.

MAA’s portfolio comprises more than 100 communities and over 40,000 apartment homes across key Sun Belt markets.