Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Purchases Shares of 38,482 Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. $MAA

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. purchased a new stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 38,482 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $5,347,000.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted 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 worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 593.1% in the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 201 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 172 shares during the period. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC purchased a new stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities during the third quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC lifted its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 3,100.0% during the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 288 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 279 shares in the last quarter. 93.60% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Mid-America Apartment Communities

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its 2026 EPS forecast to $8.50 from $8.47 and increased its estimates for third-quarter 2026 EPS to $2.10 from $2.09 and fourth-quarter EPS to $2.19 from $2.18. These modest upward revisions provide some support for the stock by suggesting near-term results could slightly exceed prior expectations. MarketBeat MAA analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain moderately positive on MAA’s prospects despite its underperformance versus the broader market. The consensus full-year EPS forecast is approximately $8.51, close to Zacks Research’s $8.50 estimate for 2026, indicating expectations are broadly aligned but not signaling a major earnings catalyst. Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock: Analyst Estimates and Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research made several downward revisions to longer-term forecasts: 2027 EPS was reduced to $8.59 from $8.68, 2028 EPS to $8.93 from $9.27, and estimates for first-quarter 2028, second-quarter 2028, third-quarter 2027, and fourth-quarter 2027 were also cut. The reductions suggest analysts see somewhat slower earnings growth ahead, which is a negative factor for valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: Additional cuts lowered second-quarter 2028 EPS to $2.16 from $2.21, first-quarter 2028 EPS to $2.19 from $2.25, and third-quarter 2027 EPS to $2.10 from $2.16. Although some quarterly estimates increased, the larger downward revisions—particularly to full-year 2028 earnings—create pressure on investor sentiment.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock Performance

NYSE:MAA opened at $131.48 on Monday. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $134.88 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $131.53. The company has a market cap of $15.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.44 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a quick ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. has a 52 week low of $120.30 and a 52 week high of $146.41.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $1.32. The business had revenue of $555.13 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $556.18 million. Mid-America Apartment Communities had a return on equity of 6.99% and a net margin of 18.17%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.15 earnings per share. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.410-8.650 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.040-2.160 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. will post 8.52 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $136.00 to $146.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $155.00 to $147.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on Mid-America Apartment Communities in a report on Thursday, July 16th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $147.00 target price for the company. Barclays dropped their target price on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $147.00 to $146.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Mizuho boosted their price target 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. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Mid-America Apartment Communities currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $144.81.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Profile

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.