Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 8.410-8.650 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 8.500. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on MAA shares. Truist Financial upped their price target on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $136.00 to $146.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $148.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their target price on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $141.00 to $132.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Mid-America Apartment Communities in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $147.00 price target on the stock. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $145.25.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock Up 1.4%

Mid-America Apartment Communities stock traded up $1.85 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $137.49. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,239,691 shares, compared to its average volume of 993,865. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.13 and a current ratio of 0.13. Mid-America Apartment Communities has a 12 month low of $120.30 and a 12 month high of $151.72. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $135.01 and its 200 day simple moving average is $131.79. The company has a market capitalization of $16.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.66 and a beta of 0.74.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $1.32. Mid-America Apartment Communities had a net margin of 17.60% and a return on equity of 6.61%. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.410-8.650 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Mid-America Apartment Communities will post 8.51 earnings per share for the current year.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be given a dividend of $1.53 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 15th. This represents a $6.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.5%. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s payout ratio is 185.45%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Mid-America Apartment Communities

In related news, Director Tamara D. Fischer acquired 1,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were bought at an average price of $128.55 per share, for a total transaction of $141,405.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 1,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $141,405. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 0.60% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Mid-America Apartment Communities

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 3.8% during the fourth quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,104 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $431,000 after purchasing an additional 113 shares during the period. GeoWealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 3.3% during the third quarter. GeoWealth Management LLC now owns 3,575 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $500,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the period. Quarry LP lifted its holdings in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 40.9% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 410 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $57,000 after buying an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. Inspire Investing LLC grew its stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 6.3% in the fourth quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 2,357 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $327,000 after acquiring an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Principal Securities Inc. boosted its holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 13.4% in the 4th quarter. Principal Securities Inc. now owns 1,554 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $216,000 after purchasing an additional 184 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.60% of the company’s stock.

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.