Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) Short Interest Down 23.9% in January

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,007,708 shares, a decrease of 23.9% from the January 15th total of 2,639,034 shares. Approximately 2.4% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 914,889 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 914,889 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.2 days. Approximately 2.4% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Stock Performance

FRT opened at $104.79 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a current ratio of 1.67. The company has a market cap of $9.04 billion, a PE ratio of 22.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 1.02. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $101.95 and a 200-day moving average of $99.28. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a 52-week low of $80.65 and a 52-week high of $111.50.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by ($0.38). The company had revenue of $336.05 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $327.65 million. Federal Realty Investment Trust had a net margin of 32.14% and a return on equity of 13.10%. The firm’s revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.73 earnings per share. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.420-7.520 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Federal Realty Investment Trust will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 1st will be paid a $1.13 dividend. This represents a $4.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 1st. Federal Realty Investment Trust’s payout ratio is presently 96.79%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Park Square Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Federal Realty Investment Trust during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 1,853.8% during the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 254 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 241 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC boosted its stake in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 88.7% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 268 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares during the period. Spire Wealth Management grew its holdings in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 365.3% in the 2nd quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 335 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 263 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Private Trust Co. NA grew its holdings in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 937.5% in the 4th quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 332 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.86% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently issued reports on FRT shares. UBS Group set a $113.00 price objective on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Wall Street Zen raised Federal Realty Investment Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 27th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Federal Realty Investment Trust from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $101.00 to $115.00 in a report on Monday, December 15th. Mizuho set a $105.00 price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust from $105.00 to $109.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $110.40.

About Federal Realty Investment Trust

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high-quality retail, restaurant, and mixed-use properties. With a strategic focus on open-air shopping centers and lifestyle-oriented urban destinations, the company partners with leading national and regional retailers to curate environments that blend shopping, dining, entertainment, office, and residential uses. Its asset management capabilities extend from initial site selection and development through ongoing property operations and tenant relations.

Federal Realty’s portfolio comprises approximately 100 properties totaling more than 25 million square feet of gross leasable area.