Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA):

• 7/22/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was upgraded by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. to “hold”.
• 7/22/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $140.00 to $148.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $140.00 to $143.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/20/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “hold (c)”.
• 7/16/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities is now covered by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set a “neutral” rating and a $147.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/14/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was downgraded by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 7/14/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $139.00 to $147.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/12/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 7/9/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Scotiabank from $129.00 to $137.00. They now have a “sector underperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/4/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 6/26/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was upgraded by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. to “strong-buy”.
• 6/25/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $150.00 to $155.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/24/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 6/18/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Scotiabank from $120.00 to $129.00. They now have a “sector underperform” rating on the stock.
• 6/10/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its “market outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 6/10/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $136.00 to $146.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/10/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Mizuho from $148.00 to $152.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be given a dividend of $1.53 per share. This represents a $6.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 15th. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio is presently 185.45%.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Tamara D. Fischer acquired 1,100 shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was acquired at an average price of $128.55 per share, for a total transaction of $141,405.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $141,405. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.

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.