Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) Price Target Raised to $134.00

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) had its price objective boosted by UBS Group from $132.00 to $134.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. UBS Group currently has a neutral rating on the real estate investment trust’s stock.

MAA has been the subject of a number of other reports. Evercore ISI dropped their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $144.00 to $143.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 15th. BNP Paribas downgraded Mid-America Apartment Communities from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, September 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $160.00 price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Scotiabank lowered shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and decreased their target price for the company from $146.00 to $142.00 in a report on Friday, December 5th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Mid-America Apartment Communities has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $155.16.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Trading Down 2.0%

Shares of MAA opened at $135.74 on Thursday. Mid-America Apartment Communities has a 52-week low of $125.75 and a 52-week high of $173.38. The stock has a market cap of $15.89 billion, a PE ratio of 28.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.87 and a beta of 0.78. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $133.88 and its two-hundred day moving average is $139.14. The company has a quick ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 0.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.16 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.17 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $554.37 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $557.22 million. Mid-America Apartment Communities had a net margin of 25.23% and a return on equity of 9.14%. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s quarterly revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.21 earnings per share. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its FY 2025 guidance at 8.680-8.800 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 2.170-2.290 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Mid-America Apartment Communities will post 8.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 15th will be given a $1.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is 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 yield of 4.5%. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio is presently 128.39%.

Insider Transactions at Mid-America Apartment Communities

In related news, EVP Robert J. Delpriore sold 5,426 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.23, for a total transaction of $750,035.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 49,745 shares in the company, valued at $6,876,251.35. This trade represents a 9.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Amber Fairbanks sold 233 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.50, for a total transaction of $31,804.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 3,799 shares in the company, valued at $518,563.50. This trade represents a 5.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 6,079 shares of company stock valued at $838,698. Corporate insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Tobam purchased a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the third quarter valued at $26,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC grew its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 972.2% during the 2nd quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 193 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 175 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ransom Advisory Ltd purchased a new stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities during the 1st quarter worth about $36,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.60% of the company’s stock.

More Mid-America Apartment Communities News

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

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets upgraded MAA from Market Perform to Outperform and raised its price target to $158 (from $150), signaling meaningful upside vs. the current share level; this upgrade is a clear near‑term bullish catalyst. BMO Capital upgrades MAA
• Positive Sentiment: MAA announced a slight raise to the quarterly dividend ($1.53/sh, annualized $6.12, ≈4.4% yield), which supports income investors and REIT valuation stability. MarketBeat MAA summary
• Positive Sentiment: Several institutional investors and hedge funds have been increasing positions (Goldman Sachs, UBS asset managers, etc.), indicating buy interest from large holders that can underpin the stock. Institutional holdings report
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS nudged its price target higher (from $132 to $134) but kept a Neutral rating — a mild constructive sign but not a catalyst likely to drive strong upside on its own. UBS price target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect Q4 (FY2025) FFO/earnings to be roughly flat year‑over‑year; an in‑line print would likely produce limited stock reaction, while any surprise (positive or negative) could move the shares around earnings release. Earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: Several executive VPs disclosed small sales of stock (Amber Fairbanks, Timothy Argo, Aubrey Clay Holder — trades at roughly $135/sh); while volumes are modest relative to total shares outstanding, insider selling can trigger short‑term pressure or signal personal liquidity moves. SEC Form 4 (example)

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.