What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for MAA Q1 Earnings?

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) – Research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2027 EPS estimates for shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in a report issued on Monday, April 6th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the real estate investment trust will earn $2.19 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.21. The consensus estimate for Mid-America Apartment Communities’ current full-year earnings is $8.84 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Mid-America Apartment Communities’ Q2 2027 earnings at $2.08 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.16 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.30 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.73 EPS.

Several other analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $132.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $164.00 to $156.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Evercore lowered their price objective on shares of 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. BMO Capital Markets raised shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $150.00 to $158.00 in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, KeyCorp lowered their price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $170.00 to $155.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Mid-America Apartment Communities has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $149.74.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock Down 0.5%

Shares of NYSE:MAA opened at $124.19 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 0.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93. Mid-America Apartment Communities has a 52-week low of $120.30 and a 52-week high of $169.00. The company has a 50 day moving average of $129.92 and a two-hundred day moving average of $132.84. The company has a market capitalization of $14.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.86 and a beta of 0.80.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.22 by ($1.74). The business had revenue of $555.56 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $556.80 million. Mid-America Apartment Communities had a return on equity of 7.44% and a net margin of 20.23%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.23 EPS. 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.

Institutional Trading of Mid-America Apartment Communities

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 65.2% during the fourth quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 190 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 1.8% during the third quarter. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 4,600 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $643,000 after buying an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 9.6% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,041 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $145,000 after buying an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Values First Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Values First Advisors Inc. now owns 15,390 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $2,138,000 after buying an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. Finally, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board grew its position in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 1.9% during the fourth quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board now owns 5,400 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $750,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.60% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Mid-America Apartment Communities

In other news, EVP Amber Fairbanks sold 711 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.73, for a total transaction of $88,683.03. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 4,471 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $557,667.83. This trade represents a 13.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold a total of 1,350 shares of company stock worth $171,573 over the last three months. 1.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 15th will be given a dividend of $1.53 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 15th. This represents a $6.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.9%. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 161.90%.

Mid-America Apartment Communities News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.53 per share (annualized $6.12; ~4.9% yield). The payout supports income demand for the REIT, though the payout ratio is elevated.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several executives sold small amounts of stock (Aubrey Clay Holder, Amber Fairbanks, Timothy Argo) under pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 plans to cover tax withholding on vested awards — routine filings that typically weigh less on sentiment because they are planned. Insider Trades Alert
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional activity is mixed: several funds modestly increased positions and a few new small holders were reported. Institutional ownership remains high (~93.6%), which can both stabilize trading and limit upside from retail flows.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street coverage is mixed: some firms trimmed target prices (Truist, RBC, BTIG) while others upgraded or kept buys. Consensus remains a “Hold” with a target around $149.74 — above current levels, but recent trims reduce upside.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued small cuts to 2027 quarterly EPS estimates (Q1: 2.21→2.19, Q2: 2.10→2.08, Q3: 2.17→2.16, Q4: 2.31→2.30) and trimmed FY‑2027 to $8.73 from $8.79. The downgrades are modest but tighten forward earnings expectations and may pressure the stock given its >30x P/E.
• Negative Sentiment: Reminder of recent operational weakness: MAA reported a large year‑over‑year EPS miss in its last quarter and guided FY‑2026 to $8.35–$8.71; that prior miss plus the small analyst cuts increases near‑term uncertainty for growth/earnings recovery.

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.