Short Interest in Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE) Rises By 31.1%

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 9,093,779 shares, a growth of 31.1% from the December 15th total of 6,935,780 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,617,094 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.5 days. Currently, 5.3% of the company’s shares are short sold. Currently, 5.3% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 2,617,094 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.5 days.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Price Performance

Shares of ARE stock traded up $0.69 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $57.95. 2,688,755 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,206,411. The company has a market capitalization of $10.02 billion, a PE ratio of -23.46, a PEG ratio of 6.99 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a current ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a 12-month low of $44.10 and a 12-month high of $105.14. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $50.56 and its 200-day simple moving average is $68.00.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE:ARE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 27th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.31 by ($0.09). The business had revenue of $751.94 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $752.90 million. Alexandria Real Estate Equities had a negative net margin of 13.43% and a negative return on equity of 1.89%. Alexandria Real Estate Equities’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.37 EPS. Alexandria Real Estate Equities has set its FY 2025 guidance at 8.980-9.040 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Alexandria Real Estate Equities will post 9.32 earnings per share for the current year.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were paid a dividend of $0.72 per share. This represents a $2.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 31st. Alexandria Real Estate Equities’s dividend payout ratio is -116.60%.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities announced that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Monday, December 8th that permits the company to buyback $500.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization permits the real estate investment trust to repurchase up to 6.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Alexandria Real Estate Equities this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have launched or publicized securities class-action actions and investor notice campaigns against Alexandria, urging investors who lost money during the alleged class period to seek lead-plaintiff status before the January 26, 2026 deadline. These notices increase litigation risk, potential legal costs, and management distraction. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Alexandria ARE CLASS REMINDER: Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. Class Action Deadline January 26
• Negative Sentiment: Additional plaintiff firms (Bronstein, Schall, Pomerantz, ClaimsFiler, Rosen) are also soliciting claimants and reminding investors of the same lead-plaintiff deadline, reinforcing the volume and visibility of litigation activity. Multiple simultaneous filings/solicitations amplify reputational and financial downside risk. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Alexandria Investors to Act ARE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead… with the Schall Law Firm ARE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead… (Rosen Law Firm)
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is cautious: reports say JPMorgan lowered its expectations for ARE and J.P. Morgan keeps a “hold” stance, which can pressure investor confidence and valuation. Analyst downgrades or lower targets matter for a REIT already facing growth and impairment scrutiny. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Has Lowered Expectations for Alexandria Real Estate Equities J.P. Morgan Remains a Hold on Alexandria Equities (ARE)
• Negative Sentiment: Media/analysis pieces highlight valuation pressure, potential impairment risks (including Long Island City lawsuits) and a published “bear case” thesis — these amplify concerns about future earnings, asset valuations, and NAV for a life-science focused REIT. Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) Valuation Check As Long Island City Lawsuits And Impairment Concerns Build Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE): A Bear Case Theory

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Alexandria Real Estate Equities news, Director Sheila K. Mcgrath bought 3,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were bought at an average price of $45.60 per share, for a total transaction of $141,360.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 8,392 shares in the company, valued at approximately $382,675.20. This trade represents a 58.58% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 1.08% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Alexandria Real Estate Equities

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new position in Alexandria Real Estate Equities during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Loomis Sayles & Co. L P bought a new stake in shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. American National Bank & Trust purchased a new stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the second quarter worth $29,000. Avalon Trust Co purchased a new stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its holdings in Alexandria Real Estate Equities by 5,916.7% in the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 361 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 355 shares in the last quarter. 96.54% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ARE has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Alexandria Real Estate Equities in a report on Friday, January 9th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $55.00 price target on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price on Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $62.00 to $47.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $61.00 to $52.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $83.00 to $45.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $73.00 to $67.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Alexandria Real Estate Equities currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $67.13.

About Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc (NYSE: ARE) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, development and management of collaborative life science and technology campuses. The company’s properties are designed to support research and innovation by providing specialized laboratory, office and manufacturing space tailored to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic and related industries.

Since its founding in 1994, Alexandria has cultivated a diversified portfolio of campuses across leading innovation clusters in North America and Europe.