Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) Upgraded by BMO Capital Markets to Outperform Rating

BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) from a market perform rating to an outperform rating in a research note released on Friday,Benzinga reports. BMO Capital Markets currently has $158.00 price objective on the real estate investment trust’s stock, up from their prior price objective of $150.00.

Several other research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Truist Financial lowered their target price on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $158.00 to $146.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 10th. Mizuho reduced their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $150.00 to $146.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $143.00 to $141.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Evercore ISI cut their target price on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $144.00 to $143.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Piper Sandler decreased their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $153.00 to $140.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $155.16.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE MAA opened at $135.74 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.06 and a quick ratio of 0.06. The firm has a market cap of $15.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.76, a P/E/G ratio of 3.94 and a beta of 0.78. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $133.88 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $139.21. Mid-America Apartment Communities has a one year low of $125.75 and a one year high of $173.38.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.16 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.17 by ($0.01). Mid-America Apartment Communities had a net margin of 25.23% and a return on equity of 9.14%. The business had revenue of $554.37 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $557.22 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.21 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its FY 2025 guidance at 8.680-8.800 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 2.170-2.290 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Mid-America Apartment Communities will post 8.84 EPS for the current year.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 15th will be given a dividend of $1.53 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 15th. This represents a $6.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.5%. This is an increase from Mid-America Apartment Communities’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.52. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio is currently 128.39%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Mid-America Apartment Communities news, EVP Adrian Hill bought 758 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $131.83 per share, for a total transaction of $99,927.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 48,766 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,428,821.78. The trade was a 1.58% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Robert J. Delpriore sold 5,426 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.23, for a total transaction of $750,035.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 49,745 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,876,251.35. This trade represents a 9.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 6,079 shares of company stock valued at $838,698. 1.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Mid-America Apartment Communities

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Appleton Partners Inc. MA raised its stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 12.0% during the fourth quarter. Appleton Partners Inc. MA now owns 7,331 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $1,018,000 after acquiring an additional 784 shares during the last quarter. Pacifica Partners Inc. acquired a new stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the fourth quarter valued at $87,000. True Wealth Design LLC raised its position in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 256.4% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 335 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 241 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 43.8% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 103,348 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $14,280,000 after buying an additional 31,497 shares during the period. Finally, Nordea Investment Management AB lifted its holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 5.1% during the 4th quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 11,391 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $1,583,000 after buying an additional 551 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.60% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Mid-America Apartment Communities

Here are the key news stories impacting Mid-America Apartment Communities this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets upgraded MAA from Market Perform to Outperform and raised its price target to $158 (from $150), signaling meaningful upside vs. the current share level; this upgrade is a clear near‑term bullish catalyst. BMO Capital upgrades MAA
• Positive Sentiment: MAA announced a slight raise to the quarterly dividend ($1.53/sh, annualized $6.12, ≈4.4% yield), which supports income investors and REIT valuation stability. MarketBeat MAA summary
• Positive Sentiment: Several institutional investors and hedge funds have been increasing positions (Goldman Sachs, UBS asset managers, etc.), indicating buy interest from large holders that can underpin the stock. Institutional holdings report
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS nudged its price target higher (from $132 to $134) but kept a Neutral rating — a mild constructive sign but not a catalyst likely to drive strong upside on its own. UBS price target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect Q4 (FY2025) FFO/earnings to be roughly flat year‑over‑year; an in‑line print would likely produce limited stock reaction, while any surprise (positive or negative) could move the shares around earnings release. Earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: Several executive VPs disclosed small sales of stock (Amber Fairbanks, Timothy Argo, Aubrey Clay Holder — trades at roughly $135/sh); while volumes are modest relative to total shares outstanding, insider selling can trigger short‑term pressure or signal personal liquidity moves. SEC Form 4 (example)

Mid-America Apartment Communities Company Profile

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.