Andra AP fonden Buys 23,300 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. $MAA

Andra AP fonden grew its stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) by 19.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 143,500 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 23,300 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden owned approximately 0.12% of Mid-America Apartment Communities worth $20,051,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of MAA. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 1.8% in the third quarter. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 4,600 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $643,000 after purchasing an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors increased its position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 4,518 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $669,000 after buying an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System raised its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 35,399 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $5,239,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Profund Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 7.1% during the third quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 1,627 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $227,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Signaturefd LLC grew its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 4.0% in the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 2,825 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $395,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares during the period. 93.60% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock Down 1.5%

MAA stock opened at $133.86 on Friday. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. has a 1-year low of $125.75 and a 1-year high of $173.38. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $135.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is $135.94. The company has a current ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 0.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.65 billion, a PE ratio of 35.41, a PEG ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.79.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.22 by ($1.74). Mid-America Apartment Communities had a net margin of 20.23% and a return on equity of 7.44%. The company had revenue of $555.56 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $556.80 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.23 earnings per share. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.050-2.170 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.350-8.710 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. will post 8.84 EPS for the current year.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 15th were paid a $1.53 dividend. This is a boost from Mid-America Apartment Communities’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.52. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 15th. This represents a $6.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.6%. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio is presently 161.90%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Mid-America Apartment Communities

In other news, EVP Adrian Hill acquired 758 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 48,766 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,428,821.78. This represents a 1.58% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Amber Fairbanks sold 233 shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.50, for a total value of $31,804.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 3,799 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $518,563.50. This represents a 5.78% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 6,079 shares of company stock valued at $838,698 in the last ninety days. 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Mid-America Apartment Communities News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management presented a growth outlook at the Citi Global Property CEO Conference, emphasizing MAA’s long-tenured, multi-market portfolio and growth strategy — this supports the company’s growth narrative and investor engagement. Mid-America Apartment Highlights Growth Outlook at Citi Conference
• Positive Sentiment: MAA confirmed participation at the 2026 Citi Global Property CEO Conference, giving management another forum to reiterate guidance and answer investor questions — useful for sentiment and clarity on strategy. MAA to Participate in the 2026 Citi Global Property CEO Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: The company priced a senior unsecured notes offering — this raises capital (likely for refinancing or liquidity) but increases leverage; outcome depends on use of proceeds and prevailing interest costs. Mid-America Apartment Communities announces pricing of senior unsecured notes offering
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary notes a shift as analyst views rebalance around MAA’s fundamentals and valuation — useful context for understanding trading flows but not a specific catalyst. How The Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) Story Is Shifting As Analyst Views Rebalance
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed Q1–Q4 2026 and several 2027 EPS estimates and lowered FY2026/FY2027 forecasts (e.g., FY2026 cut to ~$8.58 from ~$8.71), signaling reduced near-term earnings expectations; clustered estimate cuts are a direct negative for sentiment and likely the main driver of downward pressure on the stock today.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent quarterly results (reported earlier) missed headline EPS expectations and showed only modest revenue growth; combined with analyst downgrades and added debt issuance, investors are focusing on earnings momentum and potential margin/headline risks. Reference: MAA Feb. 4 earnings release and guidance

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MAA has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $169.00 to $164.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $160.00 target price on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in a report on Friday, December 5th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $137.00 to $141.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their price target for the company from $150.00 to $158.00 in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $146.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $153.55.

Mid-America Apartment Communities 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.