Regency Centers Corporation (REG), headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, operates, and develops shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. Valued at $14.6 billion by market cap, the company’s portfolio includes properties with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and leading retailers. The leading retail REIT is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2026 after the market closes on Wednesday, Jul. 29.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect REG to report an FFO of $1.20 per share on a diluted basis, up 3.5% from $1.16 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company beat or matched the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on another occasion.
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For the full year, analysts expect REG to report FFO per share of $4.85, up 4.5% from $4.64 in fiscal 2025. Its FFO is expected to rise 5% year over year to $5.09 per share in fiscal 2027.
www.barchart.comREG stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 20.3% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 14.9% during this period. However, it outperformed the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLRE) 6.3% gains over the same time frame.
www.barchart.comOn Apr. 29, REG shares closed down more than 1% after reporting its Q1 results. Its FFO of $1.20 per share missed Wall Street expectations of $1.21 per share. REG expects full-year FFO to be $4.83 to $4.87 per share.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on REG stock is reasonably bullish, with a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Out of 21 analysts covering the stock, nine advise a “Strong Buy” rating, two suggest a “Moderate Buy,” and 10 give a “Hold.” REG’s average analyst price target is $85.10, indicating a potential upside of 5.9% from the current levels.
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