
UDR, Inc. (UDR)
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Track UDR free→UDR grows earnings with EPS expected near $0.96 in 2026. It keeps raising dividends, now about $0.435 per share. The company is buying back up to 25 million shares, boosting shareholder returns. Its stable market and low risk support steady income.
UDR's profit growth may slow below the 2026 EPS guidance of $0.91 to $1.01. Dividend increases could stall if cash flow weakens. The share buyback program might not deliver expected value if market conditions worsen.
The current price is about 34% above our valuation model's midpoint and 21% below the Street median. Analysts expect roughly 1.6% revenue growth, while our model sees slower growth. The market may be too optimistic on earnings and dividend growth.
Breaks if: Dividend per share falls below $0.43 in 2026-Q1
Continue to maintain and slightly increase the dividend per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Dividend per share increased from $0.43 in 2025-Q3 to $0.435 in 2026-Q1, reflecting a 1.2% increase over the prior year. The company is delivering on its commitment to maintain and slightly increase dividends.
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“The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share, a 1.2% increase over the prior year.”
“The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share.”
Breaks if: EPS falls below $0.91 in FY26
Provide EPS guidance for 2026, indicating expected financial performance.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. EPS guidance for 2026 is set at $0.91 to $1.01, with a full-year midpoint of $0.96. The company is behind on this priority, as the current diluted EPS for 2026-Q1 is $0.57, indicating limited progress towards the guidance.
“The Company has established EPS guidance ranges for 2026, with a full-year midpoint of $0.96.”
“EPS guidance for 2026 set at $0.91 to $1.01.”
Breaks if: Buyback program is canceled or significantly reduced
Increase the share repurchase program by 25 million shares, totaling approximately 30 million shares.