United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) posted its earnings results on Monday. The real estate investment trust reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.03, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $433.11 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $430.28 million. United Dominion Realty Trust had a net margin of 8.80% and a return on equity of 4.54%. United Dominion Realty Trust’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.48 EPS. United Dominion Realty Trust updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.470-2.570 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance to 0.610-0.630 EPS.

United Dominion Realty Trust Trading Up 0.4%

UDR opened at $37.69 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $12.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 85.66, a PEG ratio of 7.93 and a beta of 0.72. The company has a current ratio of 4.92, a quick ratio of 4.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81. The company’s 50 day moving average is $36.54 and its 200-day moving average is $36.83. United Dominion Realty Trust has a 1-year low of $32.94 and a 1-year high of $46.47.

United Dominion Realty Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 12th were issued a $0.43 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, January 12th. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.6%. United Dominion Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio is 390.91%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of UDR. Empowered Funds LLC increased its position in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust by 5.8% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,129 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $277,000 after buying an additional 337 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC grew its stake in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust by 35.0% in the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 14,028 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $634,000 after buying an additional 3,637 shares during the period. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of United Dominion Realty Trust by 1.7% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 60,692 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $2,741,000 after acquiring an additional 986 shares in the last quarter. 97.82% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UDR has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $37.00 price target on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on shares of United Dominion Realty Trust from $40.00 to $38.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Evercore reduced their price target on United Dominion Realty Trust from $44.00 to $42.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Scotiabank lowered their price objective on United Dominion Realty Trust from $46.00 to $37.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, United Dominion Realty Trust presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $40.21.

United Dominion Realty Trust News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting United Dominion Realty Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UDR raised guidance sharply for 1Q26 and FY26 (Q1 EPS $0.610–0.630 vs. consensus ~$0.33; FY EPS $2.47–2.57 vs. consensus ~$1.39), signaling stronger-than-expected cash-flow and earnings trajectory; this is a primary driver for investor optimism. UDR Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat or matched key metrics: GAAP EPS and FFO were around or above street expectations (reported EPS ~$0.67; FFO ~$0.64 in line), and revenue was roughly in-line/slightly above some estimates — supporting the bullish guidance. Q4 Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: UDR increased its dividend as part of the 4Q/2025 release, which supports income-oriented investors and REIT valuation multiples. Dividend & Guidance Release
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital maintained a Buy on UDR with a $41 price target, highlighting expected occupancy gains and cash-flow growth that justify upside from current levels. BMO Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: FFO for the quarter was reported in-line with consensus (~$0.64), suggesting core operating performance met expectations even as guidance was the standout item. Zacks FFO Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains mixed but leaning positive overall — multiple buy/overweight ratings and a median price target near $40 provide a reference for upside but also show differing views on valuation. Quiver Quant Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed its FY2027 earnings estimate very slightly (from $2.65 to $2.64), a small downtick that is unlikely to move the needle materially but is technically a negative revision.
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets noted minor revenue misses on certain models; mixed top-line reads introduce short-term uncertainty for traders focused on quarter-to-quarter comparisons. Revenue Notes

About United Dominion Realty Trust

United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE: UDR) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of multifamily apartment communities. The company’s core focus is on Class A and Class A–plus residential properties, offering a diverse portfolio designed to meet the evolving needs of renters. UDR employs a full-service management platform to oversee daily operations, property maintenance, leasing, and resident services, ensuring consistency and quality across its holdings.

UDR’s business activities encompass ground-up development, strategic property redevelopment, and selective acquisitions.