Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE:KIM) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE:KIM) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the fourteen ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $24.2333.

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Citigroup cut their price objective on Kimco Realty from $23.00 to $21.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Argus reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $27.00 target price on shares of Kimco Realty in a research note on Monday, December 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Kimco Realty from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Scotiabank reduced their price target on shares of Kimco Realty from $23.00 to $22.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised their price objective on shares of Kimco Realty from $26.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kimco Realty

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in Kimco Realty during the third quarter valued at $27,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT raised its stake in shares of Kimco Realty by 270.4% in the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 1,437 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 1,049 shares during the period. City Holding Co. purchased a new position in shares of Kimco Realty during the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. lifted its position in shares of Kimco Realty by 127.3% during the 4th quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 1,500 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 840 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in shares of Kimco Realty during the 2nd quarter worth $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.25% of the company’s stock.

Kimco Realty Stock Performance

KIM stock opened at $23.30 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 3.31, a current ratio of 3.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. The firm has a market cap of $15.71 billion, a PE ratio of 28.77, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.04. The business has a 50 day moving average of $21.65 and a 200-day moving average of $21.37. Kimco Realty has a 12-month low of $17.93 and a 12-month high of $23.91.

Kimco Realty Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.5%. Kimco Realty’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 128.40%.

Kimco Realty News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Kimco Realty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several forward EPS forecasts — including small raises to FY2026, FY2027 and FY2028 estimates and nudges higher for Q2/Q3 2026 — which improves the firm’s medium‑term earnings outlook and supports valuation. MarketBeat Zacks Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan bumped its price target from $23 to $25 (maintaining a neutral rating), implying upside from current levels and providing a catalyst for investors focused on target‑driven re‑rating. Benzinga Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical note: Kimco’s relative strength has been rising but remains below a key breakout threshold, so momentum traders may be waiting for a clearer technical signal before adding exposure. MSN Technical Note
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed its Q1 2026 EPS forecast slightly (to $0.44 from $0.45), which could temper near‑term expectations and weigh on sentiment if upcoming quarterly results follow the softer short‑term trend. MarketBeat Zacks Coverage

About Kimco Realty

Founded in 1958 by Milton Cooper and headquartered in Jericho, New York, Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) is a leading publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation and development of open-air shopping centers. The company’s portfolio, concentrated on neighborhood and community centers anchored by grocery stores, encompasses approximately 400 properties across the United States, with selective holdings in Canada and Mexico.

Kimco’s core business activities include acquiring, repositioning and managing retail real estate assets that serve as daily-need destinations for consumers.