Q3 EPS Estimates for Kimco Realty Lifted by Zacks Research

Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE:KIM) – Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Kimco Realty in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, August 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the real estate investment trust will post earnings of $0.46 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.45. The consensus estimate for Kimco Realty’s current full-year earnings is $1.84 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kimco Realty’s Q4 2026 earnings at $0.46 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.84 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.48 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $0.49 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $1.94 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on shares of Kimco Realty from $28.00 to $31.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Kimco Realty to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Scotiabank increased their target price on shares of Kimco Realty from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Kimco Realty from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Finally, Evercore set a $25.00 price objective on shares of Kimco Realty in a research note on Friday, May 1st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $26.56.

Kimco Realty Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of Kimco Realty stock opened at $24.05 on Wednesday. Kimco Realty has a 52-week low of $19.76 and a 52-week high of $26.65. The stock has a market cap of $16.14 billion, a PE ratio of 28.30, a PEG ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 0.95. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $25.07 and a 200-day moving average of $23.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 5.23 and a current ratio of 5.23.

Kimco Realty (NYSE:KIM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.26. The business had revenue of $550.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $543.75 million. Kimco Realty had a return on equity of 5.76% and a net margin of 27.76%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.44 EPS. Kimco Realty has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.830-1.840 EPS.

Kimco Realty Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $0.28 per share. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. This is a positive change from Kimco Realty’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. Kimco Realty’s dividend payout ratio is 122.35%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its stake in Kimco Realty by 270.4% in the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 1,437 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 1,049 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Kimco Realty by 60.7% in the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,446 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 546 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kimco Realty during the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of Kimco Realty during the 2nd quarter valued at $42,000. Finally, Clearstead Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Kimco Realty by 92.5% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 2,426 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 1,166 shares in the last quarter. 89.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Kimco Realty

Here are the key news stories impacting Kimco Realty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised earnings estimates across multiple periods. The firm increased its FY2026 EPS forecast to $1.84 from $1.81, Q3 and Q4 2026 estimates to $0.46 from $0.45, Q2 2027 to $0.48 from $0.47, Q2 2028 to $0.49 from $0.47, and FY2028 to $1.94 from $1.93. The FY2026 estimate now matches the broader consensus. Kimco Realty analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $26 from $25. The higher target indicates improved valuation potential for Kimco Realty following its steady quarterly performance. Benzinga report on JPMorgan price target
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan maintained a “neutral” rating. Although the $26 target represents upside from the referenced $24.05 share price, the unchanged rating signals that the bank sees balanced risk and reward rather than a strong buy opportunity. Kimco Realty stock gains on fresh price target

Kimco Realty Company Profile

Founded in 1958 by Milton Cooper and headquartered in Jericho, New York, Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) is a leading publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation and development of open-air shopping centers. The company’s portfolio, concentrated on neighborhood and community centers anchored by grocery stores, encompasses approximately 400 properties across the United States, with selective holdings in Canada and Mexico.

Kimco’s core business activities include acquiring, repositioning and managing retail real estate assets that serve as daily-need destinations for consumers.