Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) have been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, ten have issued a buy recommendation and two have given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $127.6250.

A number of research analysts have weighed in on FRT shares. Mizuho set a $130.00 price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust from $116.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust from $129.00 to $134.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $143.00 target price on the stock.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:FRT opened at $122.73 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $122.96 and its 200 day moving average price is $113.32. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a 12 month low of $90.03 and a 12 month high of $128.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.46, a current ratio of 1.70 and a quick ratio of 1.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.79, a P/E/G ratio of 2.94 and a beta of 0.93.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.85 by ($0.88). The business had revenue of $338.39 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $331.92 million. Federal Realty Investment Trust had a return on equity of 13.65% and a net margin of 32.67%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.480-7.560 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Federal Realty Investment Trust will post 7.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 1st will be issued a dividend of $1.16 per share. This represents a $4.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 1st. This is an increase from Federal Realty Investment Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.13. Federal Realty Investment Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 91.31%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Federal Realty Investment Trust

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Park Square Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Federal Realty Investment Trust during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. raised its stake in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 1,853.8% during the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 254 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 241 shares in the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its holdings in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 937.5% during the 4th quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 332 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 72.4% in the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 362 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. 93.86% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Company Profile

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.