Tanger (NYSE:SKT) Lowered to Neutral Rating by Compass Point

Compass Point cut shares of Tanger (NYSE:SKT) from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a research report sent to investors on Thursday, MarketBeat.com reports. Compass Point currently has $38.00 price target on the real estate investment trust’s stock.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Tanger in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH upgraded Tanger to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Barclays reaffirmed a “positive” rating and set a $36.00 target price on shares of Tanger in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Scotiabank increased their price target on Tanger from $33.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating and set a $35.00 price objective (down from $38.00) on shares of Tanger in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $36.29.

Tanger Stock Performance

SKT opened at $37.61 on Thursday. Tanger has a 1-year low of $28.69 and a 1-year high of $37.95. The company has a market cap of $4.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.61, a PEG ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 1.18. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $33.85 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $33.52. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.17.

Tanger Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Investors of record on Friday, January 30th were issued a dividend of $0.2925 per share. This represents a $1.17 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 30th. Tanger’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 117.00%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake in shares of Tanger by 5.5% during the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 5,877 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $199,000 after purchasing an additional 306 shares during the period. M&T Bank Corp increased its holdings in Tanger by 3.3% during the second quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 10,272 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $314,000 after buying an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in Tanger by 11.6% in the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 3,185 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $106,000 after acquiring an additional 330 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in Tanger by 13.2% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,856 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $95,000 after acquiring an additional 332 shares during the last quarter. Finally, M&G PLC grew its position in shares of Tanger by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter. M&G PLC now owns 6,435 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $219,000 after acquiring an additional 340 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 85.23% of the company’s stock.

More Tanger News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tanger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — FFO came in above consensus and revenues topped estimates, with management citing record leasing volume and robust retailer demand; these fundamentals support growth and the dividend profile. Tanger (SKT) Q4 FFO and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Net income and management commentary point to continued retailer demand and guidance that expects robust growth — this supports forward cash flow and dividend sustainability. Tanger Outlets Q4 Net Income Climbs on Robust Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media pieces highlight Tanger as an attractive dividend stock on current yields and payout coverage, which can attract income-focused investors. Why Tanger (SKT) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Tanger will present at Citi’s Global Property CEO Conference — the conference appearance gives management a platform to reiterate guidance and answer investor questions, which could influence sentiment depending on the messaging. Tanger to Present at Citi’s 31st Annual Global Property CEO Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and presentation are available — investors can dig into lease spreads, occupancy, and guidance details to refine estimates. These documents tend to produce incremental analyst updates. Tanger Inc. (SKT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Compass Point downgraded SKT from “buy” to “neutral” and set a $38 price target (roughly a small upside to current levels), which reduces near-term upside in some analysts’ frameworks and may pressure momentum buyers. Compass Point downgrades Tanger (SKT)

About Tanger

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc (NYSE: SKT) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, development and management of outlet shopping centers. The company’s portfolio comprises more than 40 outlet properties anchored by leading fashion and lifestyle brands. Tanger’s centers are designed to offer off-price retail experiences in open-air, community-oriented settings, providing value-focused shoppers with access to premium brands at reduced prices.

Founded in 1981 by Stanley K.