Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:REG) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:REG). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Regency Centers stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.

Regency Centers Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of NASDAQ REG opened at $76.85 on Friday. Regency Centers Corporation has a 12-month low of $63.44 and a 12-month high of $78.18. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $71.55 and its 200 day simple moving average is $71.21. The company has a quick ratio of 1.20, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68. The company has a market cap of $14.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.31 and a beta of 0.94.

Regency Centers Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 11th will be issued a $0.755 dividend. This represents a $3.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 11th. Regency Centers’s payout ratio is currently 107.86%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of Regency Centers from $81.00 to $77.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. UBS Group set a $76.00 price objective on Regency Centers in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Barclays raised Regency Centers from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lowered their target price for the company from $83.00 to $82.00 in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Citigroup upped their price target on Regency Centers from $75.00 to $76.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 price objective on Regency Centers in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $78.79.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Regency Centers

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Regency Centers by 15.4% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 64,337 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,701,000 after buying an additional 8,563 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Regency Centers by 3.9% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 14,894 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,099,000 after acquiring an additional 557 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC raised its position in shares of Regency Centers by 9.6% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 5,856 shares of the company’s stock worth $432,000 after purchasing an additional 511 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC raised its position in shares of Regency Centers by 81.5% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 8,247 shares of the company’s stock worth $608,000 after purchasing an additional 3,702 shares during the period. Finally, Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Regency Centers by 47.6% during the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 20,011 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,476,000 after purchasing an additional 6,451 shares in the last quarter. 96.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Regency Centers Company Profile

Regency Centers Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation and development of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Focused on everyday needs retail, the company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in high-growth, densely populated markets across the United States. By aligning its properties with essential retailers, Regency Centers delivers stable income streams and drives sustained value for shareholders.

Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Regency Centers began as a single shopping center developer before evolving into one of the largest owners of grocery-center real estate.