Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:PECO) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:PECO) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.950-0.970 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.760. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of PECO stock opened at $43.05 on Friday. Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. has a 12-month low of $32.84 and a 12-month high of $44.38. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $41.38 and a 200-day moving average of $39.05. The company has a market capitalization of $5.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.59, a P/E/G ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 0.52.

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:PECO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.68 by ($0.35). The company had revenue of $189.62 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $187.46 million. Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. had a net margin of 15.61% and a return on equity of 4.46%. The company’s revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.64 earnings per share. Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.950-0.970 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. will post 2.76 EPS for the current year.

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 4th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be issued a $0.1083 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 15th. Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.’s payout ratio is 141.30%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. from $38.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. from $42.00 to $47.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $44.00 price target on shares of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH raised their price target on shares of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. from $44.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 16th. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. from $43.00 to $46.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $44.14.

More Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. News

Here are the key news stories impacting Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Moody’s updated Phillips Edison & Company’s outlook to positive and affirmed its Baa2 senior unsecured rating, which can support confidence in the company’s balance sheet and credit profile. Moody’s Updates Phillips Edison & Company Outlook to Positive
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter FFO came in at $0.69 per share, slightly above the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.68 and higher than $0.64 a year ago, signaling continued operating improvement. Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (PECO) Beats Q2 FFO Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly revenue of $189.6 million topped expectations and rose 6.7% year over year, showing solid same-store and portfolio-level performance. Phillips Edison & Company Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: The company reported second-quarter EPS of $0.69 and net income attributable to stockholders of $41.1 million, indicating a generally stable quarter overall. Phillips Edison & Company Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Management’s FY2026 EPS guidance of $0.95 to $0.97 was far below the consensus estimate cited in the release, raising concerns that future profitability may not meet market expectations. Phillips Edison & Company Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Institutional Trading of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd increased its position in shares of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. by 55.5% during the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 1,053 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 376 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. by 143.6% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,140 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 672 shares during the last quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in shares of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $43,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc bought a new position in shares of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. in the fourth quarter valued at $50,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its stake in shares of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. by 6,850.0% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,529 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000 after buying an additional 1,507 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.70% of the company’s stock.

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. Company Profile

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, ownership and operation of grocery-anchored, necessity-based shopping centers. The company’s investment strategy is centered on properties that benefit from everyday consumer demand, seeking to deliver stable cash flows through long-term, triple-net leases with national and regional tenants in the grocery, drugstore and essential retail sectors.

In addition to its core retail portfolio, Phillips Edison & Company provides integrated services covering property management, asset management, leasing, development and acquisition sourcing.