What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for MAA Q1 Earnings?

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the real estate investment trust will post earnings of $2.12 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $2.16. The consensus estimate for Mid-America Apartment Communities’ current full-year earnings is $8.84 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Mid-America Apartment Communities’ Q2 2026 earnings at $2.10 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.14 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.21 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $8.58 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.21 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.11 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.18 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.82 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Mizuho boosted their price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $146.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. UBS Group lifted their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $132.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Truist Financial cut their price objective on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $158.00 to $146.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 10th. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $153.00 to $140.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Scotiabank lowered Mid-America Apartment Communities from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and dropped their target price for the company from $146.00 to $142.00 in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $153.55.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock Performance

Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities stock opened at $135.76 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $135.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $135.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.92, a PEG ratio of 2.22 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 0.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93. Mid-America Apartment Communities has a 52 week low of $125.75 and a 52 week high of $173.38.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.22 by ($1.74). Mid-America Apartment Communities had a return on equity of 7.44% and a net margin of 20.23%.During the same period last year, the company posted $2.23 earnings per share. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.050-2.170 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.350-8.710 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Mid-America Apartment Communities

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MAA. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Tobam acquired a new stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of 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 during the period. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Sentry Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the 3rd quarter worth about $36,000. 93.60% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Amber Fairbanks sold 233 shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.50, for a total transaction of $31,804.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 3,799 shares in the company, valued at approximately $518,563.50. This trade represents a 5.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Adrian Hill purchased 758 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $131.83 per share, with a total value of $99,927.14. Following the completion of the acquisition, the executive vice president directly owned 48,766 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,428,821.78. This trade represents a 1.58% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 6,079 shares of company stock valued at $838,698 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 15th were paid a $1.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 15th. This is a positive change from Mid-America Apartment Communities’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.52. This represents a $6.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.5%. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 161.90%.

Trending Headlines about Mid-America Apartment Communities

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

• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha publishes a bullish take arguing MAA offers income plus upside — cites stabilizing fundamentals (improving occupancy, strong collections, >5% lease‑over‑lease growth), a 4.6% dividend yield and attractive valuation vs. peers; this piece could support investor appetite for the REIT. Mid‑America Apartment Gives You Income And Upside Potential
• Neutral Sentiment: MAA announced pricing of senior unsecured notes via its operating partnership — the offering increases liquidity/capital access but raises leverage; market reaction will depend on use of proceeds (refinancing vs. growth). MAA Announces Pricing of Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance notes shifting analyst views as equity research is rebalanced — useful context for why estimates and sentiment are moving, but not a direct earnings event. How The Mid‑America Apartment Communities (MAA) Story Is Shifting As Analyst Views Rebalance
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued a series of downward revisions across multiple quarters and fiscal years (small cuts to Q1–Q4 2026, Q1–Q3 2027 and FY2026/FY2027 EPS), trimming FY2026 to ~$8.58 from $8.71 and FY2027 to ~$8.82 from $8.84 — these repeated estimate downgrades signal weaker near‑term earnings expectations and are the primary negative driver for the stock today.

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.