Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Forecast for FRT Earnings

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for Federal Realty Investment Trust in a report released on Thursday, March 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the real estate investment trust will earn $1.81 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.78. The consensus estimate for Federal Realty Investment Trust’s current full-year earnings is $7.15 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Q2 2026 earnings at $1.83 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.93 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.43 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.72 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.90 EPS.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Mizuho set a $105.00 price objective on shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust in a report on Friday, January 9th. Evercore set a $107.00 price objective on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Federal Realty Investment Trust from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the company from $101.00 to $115.00 in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Wall Street Zen raised Federal Realty Investment Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, December 27th. Finally, UBS Group set a $113.00 price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $111.13.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:FRT opened at $107.53 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.28 billion, a PE ratio of 23.03, a P/E/G ratio of 4.77 and a beta of 0.99. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a 1 year low of $80.65 and a 1 year high of $110.89. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $104.09 and a 200 day moving average price of $100.69. The company has a current ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.86 by ($0.38). The business had revenue of $336.05 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $327.65 million. Federal Realty Investment Trust had a return on equity of 13.10% and a net margin of 32.14%.The business’s revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.73 earnings per share. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.420-7.520 EPS.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 1st will be issued a dividend of $1.13 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.2%. Federal Realty Investment Trust’s payout ratio is presently 96.79%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Federal Realty Investment Trust

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Park Square Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Federal Realty Investment Trust during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 1,853.8% in the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 254 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 241 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC grew its holdings in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 88.7% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 268 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA increased its position in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 937.5% during the fourth quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 332 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares during the period. Finally, Spire Wealth Management raised its stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust by 365.3% in the second quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 335 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 263 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.86% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Federal Realty Investment Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting Federal Realty Investment Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: InsiderMonkey highlights FRT’s 2025 operational results: FFO of $7.22 per share, a 6.6% YoY increase, and higher net income per diluted share — evidence of continued cash-flow growth that supports dividends and valuation. Federal Realty (FRT) Reports 2025 FFO of $7.22 Per Share, 6.6% YoY Increase
• Positive Sentiment: Ladenburg raised its price target to $125, citing a retail-REIT re-rating — a sizable target lift that signals analyst confidence in upside vs. current levels. Federal Realty (FRT) Price Target Raised to $125 at Ladenburg amid Retail REIT Re-Rating
• Positive Sentiment: 24/7 Wall St. profiles FRT as a Dividend King yielding over 4% with perceived upside — investor interest in high-yield, durable dividend payers can support multiple expansion for the shares. 3 Dividend King Stocks That Yield Over 4% and Have Big Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Additional analyst lifts: AmericanBankingNews published a $109 price target upgrade, and The Motley Fool included FRT on a “top stocks to double” list — more third-party bullish views that can help sentiment. Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) Price Target Raised to $109.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research issued mixed but mostly modest estimate moves: small raises to Q1, Q4 and FY2026/FY2027/FY2028 EPS forecasts (FY2026 to ~7.43) alongside a tiny Q2 trim. The revisions slightly improve forward earnings visibility but are incremental. Zacks Research estimate changes for Federal Realty

Federal Realty Investment Trust Company Profile

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high-quality retail, restaurant, and mixed-use properties. With a strategic focus on open-air shopping centers and lifestyle-oriented urban destinations, the company partners with leading national and regional retailers to curate environments that blend shopping, dining, entertainment, office, and residential uses. Its asset management capabilities extend from initial site selection and development through ongoing property operations and tenant relations.

Federal Realty’s portfolio comprises approximately 100 properties totaling more than 25 million square feet of gross leasable area.