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UDR, Inc. UDR

Real Estate Investment Trusts · SIC 6798 · Vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

35.91USD+1.10% · 1 dayClose 02 Nov 2026

UDR is a self-administered REIT that owns, operates and develops multifamily apartment communities in targeted US markets. The company reported a consolidated portfolio of 55240 apartment homes at the end of 2025, and in 2026 raised its guidance after announcing a strategic partnership with Apollo worth 2.0 billion USD.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 02 Nov 2026, UDR, Inc. (UDR) stock was 35.91 USD (+1.10% on the day), with market capitalisation 11.7 bn USD, P/E 24.3 on diluted EPS of 1.48 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 4.80%, beta 0.50, 52-week range 33.27–41.24 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q1 2026): revenue of 425.8 m USD (+0.9% YoY), net income of 189.8 m USD (+147.4% YoY), diluted EPS 0.57 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
11.7 bn USD
shares as of 27 Apr 2026
P/E (TTM)
24.3
Diluted EPS TTM 1.48 · TTM to 31 Mar 2026
E/P (TTM)
4.11%
TTM to 31 Mar 2026
Dividend yield
4.80%
DPS 12m 1.73
Beta (2y)
0.50
Volatility (1y) 20%
52-week range
33.2741.24

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
59.9
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
32.95 – 36.41
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.86 · band width 10.0%
SMA 50 / 200
35.03 / 36.80
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.27 / 0.09
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+7.9%−2.3%+10.3 pp—
3 months−7.2%−0.8%−6.4 pp—
6 months−1.2%+4.7%−6.0 pp—
Year to date−2.1%+10.2%−12.3 pp—
1 year+6.6%+10.3%−3.7 pp+0.8%
3 years+7.9%+73.0%−65.1 pp+14.2%
5 years−34.9%+61.8%−96.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−19.3%
07 Jul 2026 → 02 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−48.3%
04 Jan 2022 → 01 Nov 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
−8.2%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q1 2026 · 31 Mar 2026

Revenue
425.8 m USD
+0.9% YoY
Net income
189.8 m USD
+147.4% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.57
+147.8% YoY
net / operating
44.6% / 54.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Revenue415.3 m420.2 m422.7 m421.9 m425.4 m431.9 m433.1 m425.8 m
SG&A9.0 m9.6 m—9.5 m10.0 m10.5 m——
Operating income68.7 m69.9 m66.3 m122.2 m77.4 m76.4 m277.7 m229.8 m
Depreciation & amortisation4.7 m4.0 m171.8 m168.5 m7.4 m7.0 m168.1 m164.6 m
Interest expense47.8 m50.2 m49.6 m47.7 m48.7 m50.6 m49.7 m48.6 m
Pre-tax income31.4 m23.9 m-5.2 m82.2 m40.5 m43.5 m238.3 m203.4 m
Income tax386.0 k-156.0 k312.0 k158.0 k258.0 k382.0 k37.0 k455.0 k
Net income28.9 m22.6 m-5.0 m76.7 m37.7 m40.4 m222.9 m189.8 m
Diluted EPS0.080.06-0.02 ≈0.230.110.120.68 ≈0.57
Operating cash flow238.5 m ≈230.3 m ≈240.5 m156.2 m250.3 m ≈234.9 m ≈261.4 m128.7 m
Dividends paid140.0 m ≈140.1 m ≈140.2 m140.7 m142.4 m ≈142.5 m ≈142.2 m141.3 m
Share repurchases—————25.0 m92.8 m100.0 m

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 3 percentile of its own 38-quarter history (min 22.9, median 80.5, max 980.2; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue1.0 bn1.2 bn1.2 bn1.3 bn1.5 bn1.6 bn1.7 bn1.7 bn
Revenue YoY+5.1%+10.1%+7.7%+4.0%+17.6%+7.3%+2.7%+2.4%
Net income203.1 m185.0 m64.3 m150.0 m86.9 m444.4 m89.6 m377.7 m
Net income YoY+67.1%−8.9%−65.3%+133.4%−42.1%+411.2%−79.8%+321.6%
Diluted EPS0.740.630.200.480.261.340.261.13
Diluted EPS YoY+68.2%−14.9%−68.3%+140.0%−45.8%+415.4%−80.6%+334.6%
net %19.4%16.1%5.2%11.6%5.7%27.3%5.4%22.1%
Free cash flow555.8 munavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.2 m USD
Financial debt
5.8 bn USD
Net debt
5.8 bn USD
Equity
3.3 bn USD
Total assets
10.6 bn USD
Debt / equity
1.77x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
11.2%
ROA
3.5%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
1.6 bn
2024
1.7 bn
2025
1.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
635.0 m
2024
284.6 m
2025
553.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
691.8 m
2024
695.5 m
2025
680.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
1.3 bn ≈
2024
980.0 m ≈
2025
1.2 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
180.9 m
2024
195.7 m
2025
196.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
476.6 m
2024
96.8 m
2025
404.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
2.1 m
2024
879.0 k
2025
835.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
444.4 m
2024
89.6 m
2025
377.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.34
2024
0.26
2025
1.13

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
329.1 m
2024
330.1 m
2025
331.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
1.68
2024
1.70
2025
1.72

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
2.9 m
2024
1.3 m
2025
1.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
45.9 m
2024
31.0 m
2025
21.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
11.4 bn
2024
10.9 bn
2025
10.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
5.8 bn
2024
5.8 bn
2025
5.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
6.4 bn
2024
6.4 bn
2025
6.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
4.0 bn
2024
3.4 bn
2025
3.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
832.7 m
2024
876.8 m
2025
902.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-289.1 m
2024
-276.4 m
2025
-151.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-538.9 m
2024
-599.9 m
2025
-750.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
539.9 m
2024
558.5 m
2025
567.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
25.0 m
2024
—
2025
117.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
2.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
4.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
6.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
94.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
321.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
63.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
42.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
334.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
63.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
41.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
58.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
EBIT margin
38.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Net margin
28.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
14.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROA
4.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROIC
7.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
116.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
5.7 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
5.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Debt / equity
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Interest coverage
3.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
875.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
86.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
11.7 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Enterprise value
17.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
23.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/E (TTM)
24.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Earnings yield
4.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/B
3.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
P/S
6.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBITDA
17.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBIT
26.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/Sales
10.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Dividend yield
4.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
5.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026

9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Unattractive profile

Score: 51 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

(margin_of_safety <= -0.25 & agreement in ['high', 'medium'])

Closing price

35.91 USD

02 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 11.7 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
11.7 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
P/E (TTM)
24.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/B
3.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBITDA
17.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROE
14.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Net margin
28.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
4.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Coverage and freshness

22/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Mar 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Mar 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 27 Apr 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 30 Apr 2026
verified 2043derived 194

Score by group

  • Returns49
  • Quality76
  • Growth41
  • Valuation41
  • Balance sheet52

Estimated value range

Low
16.10
USD per share
Mid
23.79
USD per share
High
29.87
USD per share
Price: 35.91 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -33.8% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -51.0% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 9.59 – 30.40 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)22.60 – 30.40 (Mid 25.93)
  • Peers: P/B9.59 – 29.34 (Mid 21.65)
    29 companies used · median multiple 2.1x · quartiles 0.9x – 2.9x
    ADC, ARR, BRX, CBL, CFTR-PA, CTO, CUBE, DLR, ESS, EXR, FBRT, HST, IHT, JBGS, KIM, LXP, MAC, NHI, NXRT, O, ONL, PLD, PMT, PSA, SQFT, VICI, VMRK, VTR, WELL
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Unattractive profile · Score 51/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality14.8%82 (vs peers)7%
EBITDA margin · Quality58.7%72 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth4.1%41 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet5.6x33 (vs peers)15%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet3.3x74 (on a fixed band)13%
P/B · Valuation3.6x29 (vs peers)20%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation24.3x68 (vs peers)9%
Dividend yield · Returns4.8%62 (vs peers)15%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns116.9%4 (on a fixed band)4%

Score groups

  • Balance sheet52/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Growth41/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality76/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns49/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation41/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

Memo

UDR, Inc. (UDR). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-03-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 1.7 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 2.4%; net margin 28.6%; ROE 14.8%; net debt/EBITDA 5.6x.

The estimated value range is 16.10–29.87 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 23.79 USD, the price of 35.91 USD leaves a potential of -33.8% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -51.0% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 51/100, methodological classification: unattractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROE: 14.8%
  • EBITDA margin: 58.7%
  • Interest coverage: 3.3x

What contradicts it

  • P/B: 3.6x
  • Payout ratio (EPS): 116.9%
  • The price is above the estimated value range

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
24.3x
vertical median 31.1x
below median (−21.8%)
EV/EBITDA
17.2x
vertical median 17.8x
at median
P/S
6.8x
vertical median 6.9x
at median
P/B
3.6x
vertical median 2.4x
above median (+49.6%)
ROE
14.8%
vertical median 6.6%
above median (+123.5%)
Net margin
28.6%
vertical median 21.1%
above median (+35.4%)
EBIT margin
38.5%
vertical median 26.1%
above median (+47.5%)
Revenue YoY
2.4%
vertical median 5.1%
below median (−52.4%)
Net debt/EBITDA
5.6x
vertical median 5.2x
above median (+7.8%)
Dividend yield
4.8%
vertical median 4.1%
above median (+16.9%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WELLWelltower Inc.175.3 bn102.34.0%12.7%+35.6%+15% / +168%
PLDPrologis, Inc.120.9 bn32.77.1%42.5%+7.2%+1% / +13%
EQIXEquinix Inc98.4 bn59.711.5%16.4%+5.4%+32% / +22%
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation87.3 bn26.490.6%30.7%+5.1%+4% / −10%
PSAPublic Storage62.3 bn33.916.0%37.8%+2.7%+21% / +29%
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.61.8 bn45.96.2%21.7%+10.0%+10% / +27%
ORealty Income Corporation54.5 bn42.03.3%21.5%+9.1%−0% / +7%
VTRVentas, Inc.45.9 bn163.11.9%4.0%+18.5%+8% / +89%
CCICrown Castle Inc.37.0 bn44.2—20.7%−4.4%−5% / −26%
IRMIron Mountain Inc34.3 bn81.6—5.7%+12.2%+33% / +80%
EXRExtra Space Storage Inc.32.6 bn31.77.9%29.9%+3.7%+17% / +20%
VICIVICI Properties Inc.27.5 bn11.58.3%56.5%+4.1%−13% / −16%
VMRKVivmark Residential23.3 bn27.28.1%—+4.8%+1% / +9%
SBACSba Communications Corporation19.6 bn19.9—34.5%+5.1%−5% / −25%
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.17.5 bn17.115.8%16.5%+7.6%+45% / +46%
ESSEssex Property Trust, Inc.17.1 bn40.88.0%22.7%+6.4%+1% / +24%
KIMKimco Realty Corporation16.8 bn27.75.8%27.8%+5.1%+21% / +30%
ELSEquity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.11.8 bn29.823.1%25.6%+0.3%−4% / −15%
UDRUDR, Inc.11.7 bn24.314.8%28.6%+2.4%+7% / +8%
CUBECubesmart10.0 bn31.211.8%28.7%+5.3%+19% / +11%
BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc.9.1 bn21.514.2%30.0%+6.7%+13% / +37%
ADCAgree Realty Corporation8.9 bn35.03.8%29.8%+16.4%−9% / +16%
MACMacerich Co7.0 bn—-6.3%-16.8%+10.4%+43% / +116%
OUTOUTFRONT Media Inc.5.7 bn22.939.7%12.7%+0.0%+37% / +157%
LXPLxp Industrial Trust3.6 bn31.15.9%34.3%−2.3%+29% / +56%

1- and 3-year price returns: for UDR from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
21.64
Total return -36% · Per year -36%
38.27
Total return 11% · Per year 11%
57.66
Total return 66% · Per year 66%
3 years
20.84
Total return -32% · Per year -12%
41.48
Total return 29% · Per year 9%
68.64
Total return 108% · Per year 28%
5 years
20.07
Total return -28% · Per year -6%
44.96
Total return 49% · Per year 8%
81.72
Total return 159% · Per year 21%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 10.37
  • Net margin± 7.26
  • Annual revenue growth± 5.98
  • Annual dilution± 0.61

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 21 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (02 Nov 2026 · results).

In brief

UDR is a self-administered REIT that owns, operates and develops multifamily apartment communities in targeted US markets. The company reported a consolidated portfolio of 55240 apartment homes at the end of 2025, and in 2026 raised its guidance after announcing a strategic partnership with Apollo worth 2.0 billion USD 123.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A geographically diversified portfolio with high occupancy and a broad base of A and B quality assets.
  • Internal management and solid experience in acquisitions, developments and redevelopments.
  • A long history of shareholder distributions and a refinanced capital structure with extended maturities.

Weaknesses

  • High revenue concentration in a few markets leaves the company exposed to local economic shocks.
  • Short-term apartment leases expose revenues to quick declines in rents.
  • Development and redevelopment activity brings cost and timing risks.

Opportunities

  • Partnerships with outside capital could fund growth without a sharp rise in debt.
  • Markets with growing working-age populations and rental demand could support better returns.
  • Recycling capital through asset sales and reinvestment could improve profitability.

Threats

  • A recession or rising unemployment could reduce occupancy and rental revenues.
  • Rent control legislation could limit the company's ability to raise rents.
  • Higher financing costs and inflation could squeeze margins.

Risks

  • Geographic concentrationhigh

    If one of the dominant markets is hit by local economic conditions or regulation, the impact on results could be larger than for a diversified portfolio 1.

  • Lease renewalsmedium

    Short-term leases could lead to lower rents or lost residents if the market weakens 1.

  • Inflation and costsmedium

    Operating costs and interest expense can rise faster than rents, which could hurt financial results 1.

  • Asset salesmedium

    Difficulty selling communities or sale prices below expectations could limit financial flexibility 1.

  • External partnershipslow

    If joint venture partners do not perform as expected, the company's results could be affected 23.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • The raised 2026 guidance and Same-Store revenue growth suggest demand for the company's homes remains solid 3.
  • The Apollo partnership and expanded LaSalle joint venture could ease capital pressure and support growth 3.
  • High occupancy and active portfolio rotation could strengthen long-term returns if these trends hold 23.

What would break the thesis

  • Concentration in a few large markets could amplify the impact of a local economic slowdown 1.
  • Rising expenses and rent regulation could limit margins, especially if inflation returns 13.
  • If capital recycled from sales does not earn higher returns, long-term results could be weaker 23.

What to watch

  • Final Q3 2026 results and any revision to FFOA guidanceQ3 2026
  • Completion of the Apollo partnership and its effect on the portfolio2026
  • Trends in Same-Store occupancy and effective rent growthQ1 2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 21 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (02 Nov 2026 · results).

The business

UDR, Inc. is a self-administered real estate investment trust focused on multifamily residential properties in the United States. Its consolidated portfolio included 165 communities in 21 markets at 31 December 2025 1. The company aims to maximize economic returns from its communities and deliver the greatest possible total return to stockholders 1.

The strategy combines selective acquisitions and dispositions, development and redevelopment, and a debt and preferred equity program that was run down in 2026 23. The company remains focused on markets with strong income growth and high rental demand 1.

Segments

Non-Mature Communities/Other

This segment covers recently acquired, developed or redeveloped communities and the non-apartment components of mixed-use properties 1. At 30 June 2026 it included communities under development and one property held for disposition 2.

Market context

The US multifamily rental market is sensitive to new supply, occupancy and the overall economy, factors that can influence the company's revenues and asset values 1. High geographic concentration means 74.5% of 2025 NOI came from eight markets, including Metropolitan D.C. and Boston 1.

Same-Store occupancy stayed at 96.6% in the first half of 2026, suggesting stable demand 2. The raised guidance could reflect more favorable market conditions if current trends hold 3.

Trends

  • Rent growth and occupancytailwind

    Effective rent growth and high occupancy supported Same-Store revenues in 2026, with new and renewal lease rate growth reported for the third quarter 3. If this continues it could support revenues and distributions.

  • Partnerships with outside capitalmixed

    The announced 2.0 billion USD partnership with Apollo and the expanded LaSalle joint venture point to a shift away from direct exposure through joint ventures 3. These structures could lower the need for equity capital but may also dilute earnings.

  • Operating costsheadwind

    Same-Store expense growth has been moderate, but staffing and maintenance costs could pressure margins if inflation persists 13. The expense guidance was trimmed slightly lower in 2026 3.

  • Portfolio repositioningmixed

    Asset sales and acquisitions in 2026, including the exit from certain preferred equity investments, reflect a rotation toward assets seen as more valuable 23. The longer-term effect depends on returns from reinvestment.

Competitive position

UDR's communities compete with other apartments, condominiums and single-family rentals, as well as owner-occupied homes 1. Competition for acquisitions comes from pension funds, investment companies and other public and private REITs 1.

In markets where the company has a large presence, new housing supply can limit its ability to hold rents and occupancy 1. These pressures are sharpest in areas with significant new supply 1.

  • Equity ResidentialEQR

    Another multifamily residential REIT present in urban markets such as Boston and Metropolitan D.C., named as a type of competitor in the company's filings.

  • AvalonBay CommunitiesAVB

    A multifamily residential REIT competing for assets and residents in coastal and metropolitan markets similar to those where UDR operates.

  • Institutional investors and pension funds

    The company names pension and investment funds as rivals for property acquisitions and developments.

  • Single-family rental home owners

    Single-family rentals are another competing source of housing for the company's residents.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report02 Nov 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report21 Oct 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report09 Sept 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report28 Jul 2026
  • Current report27 Jul 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report29 May 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report27 May 2026
    Shareholder vote
  • Current report04 May 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report30 Apr 2026
  • Current report29 Apr 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / UDR, Inc. · 17 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / UDR, Inc. · 28 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / UDR, Inc. · 21 Oct 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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