Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:REG – Get Free Report) insider Nicholas Andrew Wibbenmeyer sold 7,927 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.06, for a total value of $626,708.62. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 33,069 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,614,435.14. The trade was a 19.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.
Regency Centers Price Performance
Shares of REG stock opened at $77.86 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $14.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.85, a PEG ratio of 3.36 and a beta of 0.82. The business’s fifty day moving average is $77.92 and its 200 day moving average is $73.46. Regency Centers Corporation has a twelve month low of $66.86 and a twelve month high of $81.66. The company has a quick ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72.
Regency Centers Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 12th will be paid a $0.755 dividend. This represents a $3.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 12th. Regency Centers’s dividend payout ratio is currently 104.14%.
Regency Centers News Roundup
- Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.755 per share (record date June 12; payable July 2), implying a ~3.9% yield — supports income-focused holders and underpins valuation. Regency Centers Declares Quarterly Dividends
- Positive Sentiment: Company reaction pieces report Regency upgraded 2026 earnings guidance after a strong Q1 — a direct positive for near-term earnings expectations and multiple expansion. Investors Reacting To Regency Centers Upgraded 2026 Earnings Guidance
- Neutral Sentiment: Shareholders approved the board slate, executive pay and auditor at the recent meeting — governance items passed without controversy but unlikely to move the stock materially. Shareholders Approve Board, Pay, and Auditor
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts continue to weigh in with mixed views — Evercore ISI maintained a Hold on REG, leaving analyst sentiment cautious despite the upbeat quarter. Evercore ISI Holds Rating
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector signals: peers Macerich and Realty Income reported stronger leasing/occupancy and FFO/A beats, reinforcing a healthier retail REIT backdrop that can help Regency’s leasing and cash flow prospects. Macerich Q1 Results Realty Income Q1 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational update: a new Target-anchored center in Beaumont, CA is on track to open — incremental rent/occupancy upside but limited immediate impact on the portfolio. Target-Anchored Retail Center Update
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: two disclosed sales (Nicholas Wibbenmeyer sold 7,927 shares at ~$79.06; Martin Stein Jr. sold 274,615 shares) could concern some investors about insider conviction despite being potentially for non-fundamental reasons. Insider Sale Wibbenmeyer Martin Stein Jr. Sale
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Regency Centers
Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Havemeyer Place LP purchased a new stake in shares of Regency Centers during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. boosted its position in shares of Regency Centers by 63.1% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 406 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 157 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Regency Centers during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Regency Centers by 388.9% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 350 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Regency Centers during the third quarter valued at $33,000. 96.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes
REG has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Evercore set a $80.00 target price on Regency Centers in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised Regency Centers from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $83.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 target price on Regency Centers in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Truist Financial increased their target price on Regency Centers from $77.00 to $84.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Regency Centers from $82.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $81.00.
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Regency Centers Company Profile
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.
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