Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA)

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 7/14/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was downgraded by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 7/14/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $139.00 to $147.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/12/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 7/9/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Scotiabank from $129.00 to $137.00. They now have a “sector underperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/4/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 6/26/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities was upgraded by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. to “strong-buy”.
• 6/25/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $150.00 to $155.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/24/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 6/18/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Scotiabank from $120.00 to $129.00. They now have a “sector underperform” rating on the stock.
• 6/10/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its “market outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 6/10/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $136.00 to $146.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/10/2026 – Mid-America Apartment Communities had its price target raised by Mizuho from $148.00 to $152.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be issued a $1.53 dividend. This represents a $6.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 15th. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio is 185.45%.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Tamara D. Fischer purchased 1,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $128.55 per share, with a total value of $141,405.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 1,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $141,405. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.