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

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Monday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.470-2.570 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.390. The company issued revenue guidance of -. United Dominion Realty Trust also updated its Q1 2026 guidance to 0.610-0.630 EPS.

United Dominion Realty Trust Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE UDR opened at $37.69 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $12.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 85.66, a PEG ratio of 7.93 and a beta of 0.72. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $36.54 and its 200-day simple moving average is $36.83. United Dominion Realty Trust has a 12-month low of $32.94 and a 12-month high of $46.47. The company has a current ratio of 4.92, a quick ratio of 4.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81.

United Dominion Realty Trust Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and issued a $40.00 target price (down previously from $42.00) on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $43.00 to $39.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on United Dominion Realty Trust from $41.00 to $39.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target 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. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average 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 Trading of United Dominion Realty Trust

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in 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 buying an additional 337 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC grew its position in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust by 35.0% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 14,028 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $634,000 after acquiring an additional 3,637 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of 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 valued at $2,741,000 after acquiring an additional 986 shares during the period. 97.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.