Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) Short Interest Update

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 2,403,747 shares, a growth of 19.7% from the January 29th total of 2,007,708 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 926,105 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days. Approximately 2.8% of the company’s shares are short sold. Approximately 2.8% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 926,105 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Stock Down 0.4%

Federal Realty Investment Trust stock traded down $0.41 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $110.16. The stock had a trading volume of 763,491 shares, compared to its average volume of 863,231. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.84 and a beta of 0.99. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $103.70 and its 200-day simple moving average is $100.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a current ratio of 1.67. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a 1-year low of $80.65 and a 1-year high of $110.89.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.86 by ($0.38). Federal Realty Investment Trust had a return on equity of 13.10% and a net margin of 32.14%.The business had revenue of $336.05 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $327.65 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.73 earnings per share. Federal Realty Investment Trust’s revenue was up 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.420-7.520 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Federal Realty Investment Trust will post 7.15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 1st will be given a dividend of $1.13 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.1%. Federal Realty Investment Trust’s payout ratio is 96.79%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on FRT shares. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust from $107.00 to $109.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $109.50 to $111.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $115.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. UBS Group set a $113.00 price objective on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their target price on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $105.00 to $109.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $111.13.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Federal Realty Investment Trust

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Park Square Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Federal Realty Investment Trust during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 1,853.8% in the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 254 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 241 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 88.7% in the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 268 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 126 shares during the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA grew its stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 937.5% in the fourth quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 332 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Spire Wealth Management increased its holdings in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 365.3% during the second quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 335 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 263 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.86% of the company’s stock.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Company Profile

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high-quality retail, restaurant, and mixed-use properties. With a strategic focus on open-air shopping centers and lifestyle-oriented urban destinations, the company partners with leading national and regional retailers to curate environments that blend shopping, dining, entertainment, office, and residential uses. Its asset management capabilities extend from initial site selection and development through ongoing property operations and tenant relations.

Federal Realty’s portfolio comprises approximately 100 properties totaling more than 25 million square feet of gross leasable area.