United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) Announces FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.540-2.560 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.540. United Dominion Realty Trust also updated its Q4 2026 guidance to 0.630-0.650 EPS.

United Dominion Realty Trust Trading Up 3.5%

Shares of United Dominion Realty Trust stock opened at $37.20 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 3.44, a quick ratio of 4.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87. United Dominion Realty Trust has a 12-month low of $33.10 and a 12-month high of $42.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.09, a PEG ratio of 7.85 and a beta of 0.70. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $34.96 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $36.80.

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

United Dominion Realty Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed 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 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15th. United Dominion Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 110.83%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently commented on UDR. Mizuho dropped their target price on United Dominion Realty Trust from $41.00 to $39.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, August 9th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $43.00 to $39.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 19th. 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 report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a research report on Monday, September 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, United Dominion Realty Trust currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $40.10.

Trending Headlines about United Dominion Realty Trust

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

United Dominion Realty Trust Company Profile

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.