Regency Centers (NASDAQ:REG) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Regency Centers (NASDAQ:REG) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 4.830-4.870 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.380. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Regency Centers Stock Up 1.7%

REG stock traded up $1.23 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $75.48. The company had a trading volume of 1,729,635 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,365,457. Regency Centers has a 52 week low of $63.44 and a 52 week high of $78.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 1.20 and a quick ratio of 1.20. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $69.87 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $70.82. The company has a market capitalization of $13.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.78, a PEG ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 0.94.

Regency Centers (NASDAQ:REG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.16 by ($0.04). Regency Centers had a return on equity of 6.14% and a net margin of 27.04%.The business had revenue of $404.19 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $388.62 million. Regency Centers has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.830-4.870 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Regency Centers will post 4.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Truist Financial lowered their price target on shares of Regency Centers from $81.00 to $77.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $76.00 target price (down from $81.00) on shares of Regency Centers in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Regency Centers in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Regency Centers from $81.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised Regency Centers from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $83.00 price objective for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Regency Centers presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $78.69.

Insider Transactions at Regency Centers

In other news, Chairman Martin E. Stein, Jr. sold 15,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.02, for a total value of $1,050,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 272,958 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,112,519.16. This represents a 5.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 1.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Regency Centers News

Here are the key news stories impacting Regency Centers this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management set FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $4.830–$4.870, materially above the consensus expectation (~$3.38), signaling stronger-than-expected profitability and growth visibility for 2026. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue of $404.19M topped analyst estimates (~$388.62M), and full‑year net income per share improved year-over-year, supporting the stronger guidance narrative. Quarterly Release
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing leasing wins at grocery‑anchored centers (Sprouts in Northern California; King Soopers in Lone Tree) and a Chase Bank lease reinforce Regency’s core strategy of stable, grocery‑anchored retail cash flow. Ellis Village / Sprouts
• Neutral Sentiment: Broker consensus remains mildly positive with an average “Moderate Buy” from covering analysts (mix of holds and buys), which provides support but not unanimous upside conviction. Analyst Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings preview coverage highlighted resilient leasing and expected FFO/revenue growth heading into results, which likely tempered downside expectations going into the print. Zacks Preview
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP EPS for the quarter was $1.12, missing the consensus by $0.04 — a small miss that may concern some short‑term traders focused on near‑term earnings precision. Quarterly Release

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Regency Centers

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. increased its holdings in Regency Centers by 63.1% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 406 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 157 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Regency Centers during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in shares of Regency Centers in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Regency Centers by 233.3% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 570 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 399 shares during the period. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in Regency Centers during the third quarter worth $48,000. 96.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Regency Centers

Regency Centers Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation and development of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Focused on everyday needs retail, the company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in high-growth, densely populated markets across the United States. By aligning its properties with essential retailers, Regency Centers delivers stable income streams and drives sustained value for shareholders.

Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Regency Centers began as a single shopping center developer before evolving into one of the largest owners of grocery-center real estate.