Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) Raised to Outperform at BMO Capital Markets

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) was upgraded by investment analysts at BMO Capital Markets from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm presently has a $158.00 price objective on the real estate investment trust’s stock, up from their prior price objective of $150.00. BMO Capital Markets’ price objective indicates a potential upside of 16.40% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Mizuho dropped their price objective on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $150.00 to $146.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 24th. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $132.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $157.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Sunday, October 26th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald started coverage on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Mid-America Apartment Communities has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $155.16.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock Performance

NYSE:MAA opened at $135.74 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.89 billion, a PE ratio of 28.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.87 and a beta of 0.78. The company has a quick ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 0.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87. Mid-America Apartment Communities has a 12-month low of $125.75 and a 12-month high of $173.38. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $133.88 and a 200 day moving average price of $139.14.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.17 by ($0.01). Mid-America Apartment Communities had a net margin of 25.23% and a return on equity of 9.14%. The company had revenue of $554.37 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $557.22 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.21 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. Mid-America Apartment Communities has set its FY 2025 guidance at 8.680-8.800 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 2.170-2.290 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Mid-America Apartment Communities will post 8.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Mid-America Apartment Communities

In other Mid-America Apartment Communities news, EVP Robert J. Delpriore sold 5,426 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $138.23, for a total value of $750,035.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 49,745 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,876,251.35. The trade was a 9.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Amber Fairbanks sold 233 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.50, for a total transaction of $31,804.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 3,799 shares in the company, valued at $518,563.50. The trade was a 5.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 6,079 shares of company stock worth $838,698. 1.20% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Tobam acquired a new stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities in the third quarter worth about $26,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its position in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 972.2% in the second quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 193 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 175 shares during the period. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities during the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.60% of the company’s stock.

Mid-America Apartment Communities News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets upgraded MAA from Market Perform to Outperform and raised its price target to $158 (from $150), signaling meaningful upside vs. the current share level; this upgrade is a clear near‑term bullish catalyst. BMO Capital upgrades MAA
• Positive Sentiment: MAA announced a slight raise to the quarterly dividend ($1.53/sh, annualized $6.12, ≈4.4% yield), which supports income investors and REIT valuation stability. MarketBeat MAA summary
• Positive Sentiment: Several institutional investors and hedge funds have been increasing positions (Goldman Sachs, UBS asset managers, etc.), indicating buy interest from large holders that can underpin the stock. Institutional holdings report
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS nudged its price target higher (from $132 to $134) but kept a Neutral rating — a mild constructive sign but not a catalyst likely to drive strong upside on its own. UBS price target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect Q4 (FY2025) FFO/earnings to be roughly flat year‑over‑year; an in‑line print would likely produce limited stock reaction, while any surprise (positive or negative) could move the shares around earnings release. Earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: Several executive VPs disclosed small sales of stock (Amber Fairbanks, Timothy Argo, Aubrey Clay Holder — trades at roughly $135/sh); while volumes are modest relative to total shares outstanding, insider selling can trigger short‑term pressure or signal personal liquidity moves. SEC Form 4 (example)

About Mid-America Apartment Communities

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.