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

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

• 8/17/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $147.00 to $146.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 8/12/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $155.00 to $147.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/11/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was upgraded by BNP Paribas Exane from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 8/8/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 8/4/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target lowered by Scotiabank from $137.00 to $134.00. They now have a “sector underperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/3/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Cantor Fitzgerald from $132.00 to $140.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/31/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target lowered by Piper Sandler from $143.00 to $140.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 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.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th were given a $1.53 dividend. This represents a $6.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 15th. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio is 178.95%.

Insider Activity at Mid-America Apartment Communities

In related news, Director Tamara D. Fischer acquired 1,100 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $128.55 per share, with a total value of $141,405.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 1,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $141,405. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate 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.