M&T Bank Corp Has $1.79 Million Stock Holdings in Regency Centers Corporation $REG

M&T Bank Corp boosted its stake in shares of Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:REG) by 168.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 25,931 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,277 shares during the period. M&T Bank Corp’s holdings in Regency Centers were worth $1,791,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of REG. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. boosted its position in Regency Centers by 63.1% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 406 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 157 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in Regency Centers during the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new position in Regency Centers during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Regency Centers during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Regency Centers by 233.3% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 570 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 399 shares during the last quarter. 96.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Regency Centers News

Here are the key news stories impacting Regency Centers this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.755 per share, payable July 2, which annualizes to about a 3.9% yield. For income-focused REIT investors, this supports the stock’s appeal and signals continued cash generation. Regency Centers Declares Quarterly Dividends
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary suggests Regency Centers has raised 2026 earnings guidance after a strong first quarter, which is helping investor confidence in the REIT’s operating outlook and valuation. Investors Reacting To Regency Centers Upgraded 2026 Earnings Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Shareholders approved the board slate, executive compensation, and auditor at the annual meeting. This removes governance uncertainty, but it is unlikely to have a major direct impact on the stock. Regency Centers Shareholders Approve Board, Pay, and Auditor
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with Evercore ISI reiterating a Hold rating. That keeps a lid on upside enthusiasm even as the company’s fundamentals remain stable. Evercore ISI Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Regency Centers
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer results from shopping-center and net-lease REITs showed stronger leasing and occupancy trends, which is a supportive backdrop for Regency Centers, though the impact is indirect. Macerich Q1 Results Realty Income Q1 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: A new Target-anchored shopping center in Beaumont, California remains on track to open, adding to Regency’s development pipeline, though near-term financial impact appears limited. Target-Anchored Retail Center Update
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is weighing on sentiment: Nicholas Andrew Wibbenmeyer sold 7,927 shares, and Martin Stein Jr. reportedly sold a much larger stake. Even if routine, insider sales can make investors more cautious in the short term. Insider Sale Wibbenmeyer Martin Stein Jr. Sale

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Nicholas Andrew Wibbenmeyer sold 7,927 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.06, for a total transaction of $626,708.62. Following the transaction, the insider owned 33,069 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,614,435.14. This trade represents a 19.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Chairman Martin E. Stein, Jr. sold 274,615 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $78.40, for a total value of $21,529,816.00. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 460,032 shares of company stock worth $35,996,456. 1.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Regency Centers Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ REG opened at $77.59 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $14.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.30 and a beta of 0.82. The company has a current ratio of 2.14, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. Regency Centers Corporation has a 1-year low of $66.86 and a 1-year high of $81.66. The business’s 50 day moving average is $77.92 and its 200-day moving average is $73.46.

Regency Centers Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.755 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 12th. This represents a $3.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. Regency Centers’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 104.14%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on Regency Centers from $85.00 to $88.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. UBS Group set a $76.00 price objective on Regency Centers in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Barclays upped their price objective on Regency Centers from $82.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded Regency Centers to a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Mizuho restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $74.00 price objective (down from $77.00) on shares of Regency Centers in a research note on Friday, January 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Regency Centers has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $81.00.

Regency Centers Company Profile

Regency Centers Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation and development of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Focused on everyday needs retail, the company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in high-growth, densely populated markets across the United States. By aligning its properties with essential retailers, Regency Centers delivers stable income streams and drives sustained value for shareholders.

Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Regency Centers began as a single shopping center developer before evolving into one of the largest owners of grocery-center real estate.