Federal Realty Investment Trust to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $1.13 (NYSE:FRT)

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 12th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 1st will be paid a dividend of 1.13 per share by the real estate investment trust on Wednesday, April 15th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 1st.

Federal Realty Investment Trust has decreased its dividend by an average of 0.0%annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend annually for the last 58 consecutive years. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a dividend payout ratio of 141.2% indicating that the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Research analysts expect Federal Realty Investment Trust to earn $7.42 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $4.52 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 60.9%.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Stock Performance

Shares of FRT traded down $0.51 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $104.24. 138,008 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 791,258. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $101.62 and its 200-day simple moving average is $99.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.99 billion, a PE ratio of 26.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.61 and a beta of 1.02. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a 52-week low of $80.65 and a 52-week high of $111.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52, a current ratio of 1.60 and a quick ratio of 1.60.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by ($0.38). Federal Realty Investment Trust had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 11.12%. The business had revenue of $336.05 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $327.65 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.73 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.420-7.520 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Federal Realty Investment Trust will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Federal Realty Investment Trust News

Here are the key news stories impacting Federal Realty Investment Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management issued strong FY‑2026 guidance (EPS 7.420–7.520), well above consensus — a bullish signal that management expects meaningful cash‑flow growth and supports valuation. Federal Realty Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Company forecasts 2026 FFO above Wall Street expectations, citing stronger leasing demand and higher rents at grocery‑anchored centers — supports forward cash flow and dividend coverage. Federal Realty Investment forecasts annual FFO above estimates on strong leasing demand
• Positive Sentiment: Declared a quarterly dividend of $1.13/share (annualized yield ~4.3%), ex‑dividend Apr 1 — keeps the REIT’s long dividend streak intact and supports income‑oriented investor interest. Federal Realty Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly revenue beat estimates ($336.05M vs. $327.65M), showing leasing and rental growth despite macro uncertainty — revenue strength moderates the negative EPS surprise. FRT earnings report and conference call
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 earnings call transcript and analyst previews provide more color on leasing velocity, same‑store performance and interest costs — useful for modeling next‑12‑month cash flows. FRT Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP EPS missed badly for the quarter ($1.48 vs. $1.86 est.), a near‑term catalyst for selling pressure as investors digest lower reported profitability. FRT earnings report and conference call
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly FFO also narrowly missed expectations ($1.84 vs. $1.86), which may raise short‑term concerns among REIT investors who focus on FFO as the primary cash‑flow metric. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) Q4 FFO Miss Estimates

Federal Realty Investment Trust Company Profile

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high-quality retail, restaurant, and mixed-use properties. With a strategic focus on open-air shopping centers and lifestyle-oriented urban destinations, the company partners with leading national and regional retailers to curate environments that blend shopping, dining, entertainment, office, and residential uses. Its asset management capabilities extend from initial site selection and development through ongoing property operations and tenant relations.

Federal Realty’s portfolio comprises approximately 100 properties totaling more than 25 million square feet of gross leasable area.