United Capital Financial Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 6,759 Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. $MAA

United Capital Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 6,759 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $939,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MAA. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $983,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $23,652,000. Proficio Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities during the 2nd quarter valued at $251,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities during the second quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Adelante Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $21,865,000. 93.60% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock Performance

Mid-America Apartment Communities stock opened at $129.63 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. has a 1 year low of $120.30 and a 1 year high of $146.41. The company has a market cap of $15.04 billion, a PE ratio of 37.90 and a beta of 0.73. The company’s 50-day moving average is $134.55 and its two-hundred day moving average is $131.47.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $1.32. Mid-America Apartment Communities had a net margin of 18.17% and a return on equity of 6.99%. The company had revenue of $555.13 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $556.18 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.15 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.410-8.650 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.040-2.160 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. will post 8.52 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Scotiabank reduced their price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $137.00 to $134.00 and set a “sector underperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Mid-America Apartment Communities in a report on Thursday, July 16th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $147.00 target price on the stock. Mizuho boosted their price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $148.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Barclays reduced their price objective on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $147.00 to $146.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Mid-America Apartment Communities from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $144.81.

Mid-America Apartment Communities 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.