Tamara Fischer Purchases 1,100 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) Stock

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) Director Tamara Fischer bought 1,100 shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $128.55 per share, for a total transaction of $141,405.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 1,100 shares in the company, valued at $141,405. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Trading Up 0.9%

Mid-America Apartment Communities stock opened at $131.20 on Friday. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. has a 1 year low of $120.30 and a 1 year high of $156.76. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $126.30 and its 200-day moving average is $131.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.13 and a current ratio of 0.13. The company has a market cap of $15.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.76 and a beta of 0.77.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $1.30. Mid-America Apartment Communities had a return on equity of 6.61% and a net margin of 17.60%.The business had revenue of $553.73 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $555.75 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.20 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .8% compared to the same quarter last year. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.120 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.370-8.690 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. will post 8.51 earnings per share for the current year.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be issued a $1.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 15th. This represents a $6.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.7%. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio is 185.45%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently commented on MAA. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $150.00 to $140.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Cantor Fitzgerald decreased their price target on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $141.00 to $132.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, May 4th. BTIG Research cut their price objective on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $160.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $142.00 to $136.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, UBS Group decreased their target price on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $134.00 to $132.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $143.44.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Mid-America Apartment Communities

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of MAA. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 65.2% during the 4th quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 190 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Values First Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 0.5% in the first quarter. Values First Advisors Inc. now owns 15,472 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $1,889,000 after purchasing an additional 82 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 9.6% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,041 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $145,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the period. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board boosted its holdings in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 1.9% during the fourth quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board now owns 5,400 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $750,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC increased its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 7,008 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $974,000 after buying an additional 102 shares during the period. 93.60% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Mid-America Apartment Communities News

Here are the key news stories impacting Mid-America Apartment Communities this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director Tamara D. Fischer bought 1,100 shares at $128.55, which investors often view as a vote of confidence from management. Tamara Fischer Buys 1,100 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research nudged its FY2028 EPS estimate higher to $9.27 from $9.20, suggesting a slightly better long-term earnings outlook for the apartment REIT. Mid-America Apartment Communities stock page
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholders backed the board and pay plans at the annual meeting, reducing governance uncertainty for the company. Mid-America Apartment Shareholders Back Board and Pay Plans
• Neutral Sentiment: Several recent analyst notes made only small changes to near-term estimates, including modest adjustments to quarterly EPS forecasts and a slight increase in one long-dated forecast, which may not materially move the stock on their own.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut FY2026 and FY2027 earnings estimates, along with several 2026–2027 quarterly forecasts, which could weigh on sentiment by signaling slower expected earnings growth in the next couple of years.

About Mid-America Apartment Communities

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.