Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Forecast for FRT Earnings

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) – Analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust in a report issued on Friday, August 21st. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the real estate investment trust will post earnings per share of $1.85 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.86. The consensus estimate for Federal Realty Investment Trust’s current full-year earnings is $7.54 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Federal Realty Investment Trust’s FY2026 earnings at $7.53 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.89 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.96 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.91 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.00 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.76 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.93 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.06 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $8.02 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on the company. Bank of America upped their target price on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $128.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust from $118.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $135.00 price target on the stock in a report on Friday, May 29th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Piper Sandler increased their price objective on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust from $127.00 to $149.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $128.44.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Trading Up 0.2%

Federal Realty Investment Trust stock opened at $117.74 on Monday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $121.71 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $115.03. The company has a quick ratio of 1.70, a current ratio of 1.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.46. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a 12 month low of $90.03 and a 12 month high of $128.21. The stock has a market cap of $10.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 0.93.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 31st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.85 by ($0.88). Federal Realty Investment Trust had a net margin of 32.67% and a return on equity of 13.65%. The company had revenue of $335.71 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $331.92 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.91 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.480-7.560 EPS.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 1st will be paid a $1.16 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 1st. This represents a $4.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.9%. This is a positive change from Federal Realty Investment Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.13. Federal Realty Investment Trust’s payout ratio is presently 91.31%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Park Square Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 1,853.8% in 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. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust during the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. increased its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 72.4% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 362 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Federal Realty Investment Trust during the 4th quarter valued at about $39,000. 93.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.