Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” from Analysts

Shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE) have been given an average rating of “Hold” by the seventeen brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $68.5625.

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $73.00 to $67.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. BNP Paribas downgraded Alexandria Real Estate Equities from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating and set a $82.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, October 1st. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Alexandria Real Estate Equities in a research report on Friday. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $55.00 price target for the company. Zacks Research lowered Alexandria Real Estate Equities from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Evercore ISI reduced their price objective on Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $72.00 to $64.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, December 4th.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of NYSE:ARE opened at $53.98 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $50.41 and its 200 day moving average is $68.62. Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a 12-month low of $44.10 and a 12-month high of $105.14. The stock has a market cap of $9.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -21.86, a PEG ratio of 6.49 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE:ARE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 27th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.31 by ($0.09). The company had revenue of $751.94 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $752.90 million. Alexandria Real Estate Equities had a negative net margin of 13.43% and a negative return on equity of 1.89%. Alexandria Real Estate Equities’s revenue was down 5.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.37 earnings per share. Alexandria Real Estate Equities has set its FY 2025 guidance at 8.980-9.040 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Alexandria Real Estate Equities will post 9.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.72 per share. This represents a $2.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 31st. Alexandria Real Estate Equities’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -116.60%.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Monday, December 8th that authorizes the company to buyback $500.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the real estate investment trust to reacquire up to 6.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Sheila K. Mcgrath bought 3,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $45.60 per share, for a total transaction of $141,360.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 8,392 shares in the company, valued at $382,675.20. The trade was a 58.58% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 1.08% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the first quarter worth $101,000. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. purchased a new stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the 1st quarter worth about $981,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities by 102.4% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 23,245 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $2,184,000 after acquiring an additional 11,762 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Alexandria Real Estate Equities by 4,261.1% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,140 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $290,000 after purchasing an additional 3,068 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan ADV increased its stake in shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities by 1.2% in the first quarter. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan ADV now owns 41,831 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $3,870,000 after purchasing an additional 511 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.54% of the company’s stock.

Key Alexandria Real Estate Equities News

Here are the key news stories impacting Alexandria Real Estate Equities this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of ARE with an equal‑weight rating, which is neutral — it provides a fresh analyst view but no bullish upgrade. Morgan Stanley Initiates Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Newly filed/advertised class actions and multiple law‑firm solicitations are circulating, highlighting investor claims tied to the period Jan 27, 2025–Oct 27, 2025 and an upcoming Jan 26, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline — this raises the risk of litigation costs, reputational damage and management distraction. Representative notices include Rosen Law Firm and Faruqi & Faruqi reminders. Rosen Law Firm Notice Faruqi & Faruqi Alert
• Negative Sentiment: Bleichmar Fonti & Auld (BFA) and other firms highlight a specific suit alleging fraud tied to an impairment charge after a sharp stock drop — that allegation, if advanced, is materially negative as it suggests potential restatements, regulatory scrutiny or damages exposure. BFA Law Fraud Allegation
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary (Jim Cramer) flagged “muted tenant demand,” underscoring operational headwinds for Alexandria’s life‑science/biotech property portfolio — a reminder that leasing momentum and occupancy trends remain key drivers of fundamentals. Jim Cramer Commentary

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Company Profile

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc (NYSE: ARE) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, development and management of collaborative life science and technology campuses. The company’s properties are designed to support research and innovation by providing specialized laboratory, office and manufacturing space tailored to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic and related industries.

Since its founding in 1994, Alexandria has cultivated a diversified portfolio of campuses across leading innovation clusters in North America and Europe.