UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.970-1.050 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.480. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Colliers Securities raised UMH Properties to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. B. Riley Financial cut their price objective on UMH Properties from $19.00 to $18.50 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 24th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of UMH Properties in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $16.00 target price on shares of UMH Properties in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, UMH Properties presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $18.00.

UMH Properties Stock Down 2.8%

UMH Properties stock opened at $15.73 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 224.71, a P/E/G ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a current ratio of 6.86, a quick ratio of 6.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. UMH Properties has a twelve month low of $13.95 and a twelve month high of $19.14. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $15.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $15.40.

UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.01) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.24 by ($0.25). The company had revenue of $66.97 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $68.70 million. UMH Properties had a return on equity of 4.39% and a net margin of 10.12%.UMH Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.970-1.050 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that UMH Properties will post 0.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

UMH Properties Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.225 per share. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th. UMH Properties’s dividend payout ratio is presently 1,285.71%.

Trending Headlines about UMH Properties

Here are the key news stories impacting UMH Properties this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY‑2026 normalized FFO guidance to $0.97–$1.05 (midpoint materially above prior Street expectations), signaling management expects continued FFO growth into 2026. UMH PROPERTIES, INC. REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Full‑year 2025: total income +9%, Normalized FFO +15% to $80.1M ($0.95/sh), same‑property NOI +9% and a dividend increase — all supportive of the REIT thesis and cash‑flow outlook. UMH Properties, Inc. Reports 9% Increase in Total Income for 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasized acquisitions (5 communities in 2025) and plans to add 700–800 rental homes in 2026, which could drive growth but will require capital deployment. UMH PROPERTIES, INC. REPORTS RESULTS
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 headline miss: GAAP loss of $0.01/sh vs. consensus ~$0.24 and revenue slightly below estimates ($66.97M vs. $68.7M). The quarterly EPS miss and the Q4 net loss spooked short‑term investors. UMH Properties, Inc. (UMH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Capital raises and dilution: ~2.6M common shares sold via ATM (and preferred issuance), plus bond issuance and higher mortgages payable — investors may worry about dilution and rising leverage despite refinancing benefits. UMH Properties, Inc. Reports 9% Increase in Total Income for 2025
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP vs. normalized metrics: management highlights Normalized FFO and one‑time adjustments; short‑term traders focus on GAAP EPS miss and rising expenses, creating volatility. UMH (UMH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Institutional Investors Weigh In On UMH Properties

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of UMH. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of UMH Properties by 5.7% during the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 4,386,288 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $69,786,000 after purchasing an additional 237,609 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in UMH Properties by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 2,072,652 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $32,982,000 after buying an additional 16,978 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of UMH Properties by 110.7% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,865,018 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $29,672,000 after acquiring an additional 980,043 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of UMH Properties by 3.4% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,220,448 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $19,417,000 after acquiring an additional 39,991 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of UMH Properties by 8.3% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,189,252 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $19,968,000 after acquiring an additional 91,202 shares in the last quarter. 75.40% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About UMH Properties

UMH Properties, Inc is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of manufactured home communities and recreational vehicle (RV) communities. The company’s business model centers on providing affordable housing solutions by offering land lease lots and home sales in well-maintained, amenity-rich settings. UMH Properties focuses on maximizing occupancy and enhancing tenant satisfaction through professional on-site management and ongoing community improvements.

The company generates revenue through rental lot fees, home sales and related community services.