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Research Alert: Udr Reported In-line Q1 Results But Weak Outlook

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-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

UDR delivered in-line Q1 2026 adjusted FFO of $0.63 and total rental revenue of $425M (+0.7% Y/Y). Cash NOI declined 0.8% Y/Y as same-store revenue grew 0.9% while expense growth accelerated to 4.4% on continued cost pressures. We see multifamily residential properties as stable amid varying market conditions, benefiting from high demand, easing supply pressures, and the relative affordability of apartments compared to home ownership. UDR guides 2026 FFO at $2.47-$2.57 per share, with same-store revenue growth of 0.25%-2.25%, expense growth of 3.00%-4.50%, and NOI growth of -1.00%-1.25%. Occupancy was 96.6% in Q1, down from 96.9% in Q4 2025, with management highlighting improvement in annualized tenant turnover. All markets were beginning to stabilize on a Q/Q basis, potentially signaling less new supply pressure on rental rates in Sun Belt markets. UDR maintains a manageable debt level with $5.72B outstanding (91% fixed-rate). The company also has $1.1B in liquidity through cash and undrawn credit facilities.

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