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FRT·Federal Realty Investment Trust

$.
+. (+.%)
High
$120.50
Open
$120.02
Market Cap
10.41B
52W High
$120.20
Low
$119.58
P. Close
$119.75
P/E
20.55
52W Low
$89.99
Fwd P/E
-
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
100
BUY
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) reported robust first-quarter 2026 results, with Core FFO growing 10.6% year-over-year. This strong operational performance has driven FRT's stock to significantly outperform both the S&P 500 and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund year-to-date. The REIT's focus on high-quality open-air shopping centers and mixed-use properties in key coastal markets appears to be the primary driver of this positive momentum. Looking ahead, FRT's current market positioning suggests resilience, with analysts maintaining a moderately bullish outlook. This performance aligns with broader market trends, indicating FRT is effectively navigating current economic conditions. Investors will want to watch for continued strength in tenant demand and leasing activity across FRT's portfolio, particularly within its mixed-use developments, as these will be key to sustaining its outperformance. The sector's sensitivity to consumer spending and interest rate environments will also be critical factors to monitor.
Earnings Summary
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) is a real estate investment trust specializing in retail properties located in economically robust coastal markets and select underserved areas. Established in 1962, FRT focuses on open-air shopping centers and mixed-use developments, aiming to create value through strategic investments where consumer demand for retail outstrips supply. The company's portfolio includes approximately 103 properties with a mix of commercial tenants and residential units, and it is recognized for its consistent dividend growth, boasting 58 consecutive years of increases, making it a Dividend King. In its most recent reported quarters, FRT demonstrated a mixed performance against analyst estimates. For Q1 2026, the company reported actual EPS of $1.88 against an estimate of $0.73, and revenue of $341.08 million against an estimate of $332.70 million. This followed a Q4 2025 where actual EPS was $1.84, beating the estimate of $0.7375, with revenue at $336.05 million against an estimate of $331.56 million. Prior to these quarters, FRT experienced a pattern of missing EPS estimates, such as in Q3 2025 ($0.69 actual vs. $0.77789 estimate) and Q2 2025 ($0.7301 actual vs. $0.74698 estimate), though revenue data was not consistently provided for comparison in those periods. Historically, FRT has shown a strong revenue growth trajectory, with recent quarters showing significant year-over-year increases, particularly in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, where revenue reached $336.05 million and $341.08 million respectively. While the company has a history of strong operational performance, the EPS beat/miss pattern has been inconsistent, with a notable shift in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 where actual EPS significantly exceeded estimates, suggesting a potential turnaround or a change in reporting dynamics. This contrasts with earlier quarters where EPS estimates were generally missed. Recent news indicates that FRT is approaching its first-quarter earnings release with analysts forecasting low single-digit percentage growth, and the company's strategy of focusing on high-quality, mixed-use retail assets is driving strong leasing spreads and supporting ongoing development projects. Analyst sentiment has been mixed, with some price target increases and others maintaining neutral ratings, while investors are also considering FRT's strong dividend history. The company's focus on retail properties means that shifts in consumer spending and the health of brick-and-mortar retail, coupled with the interest rate environment, will be critical indicators. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for continued strong leasing dynamics and the performance of its development pipelines in upcoming quarters. Key will be to observe if the significant EPS beats in the most recent quarters represent a sustained trend or an anomaly, and how management commentary addresses consumer spending trends and the impact of interest rates on the company's portfolio and valuations. Continued strong dividend performance will also remain a point of focus for income-oriented investors.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.51$0.90$1.29$1.67$2.06Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$0.73$1.88+157.5%
Q4'25$0.74$1.84+149.5%
Q3'25$0.78$0.69-11.3%
Q2'25$0.75$0.73-2.3%
Q1'25$0.70$0.71+0.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$304M$315M$325M$335M$346MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$333M$341M+2.5%
Q4'25$332M$336M+1.4%
Q3'25 - $322M -
Q2'25 - $311M -
Q1'25 - $309M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

FRT Stock Snapshot

FRT is currently trading at $120.14, giving Federal Realty Investment Trust a market cap of 10.41B and a P/E ratio of 20.6. Today's range spans $119.58–$120.50, with shares opening at $120.02 and moving up $0.39 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 100/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 64/100.

Over the past year FRT has traded between $89.99 and $120.20 - the current price is +33.5% off the 52-week low and -0.0% from the high.

The combination of bullish technicals and bullish sentiment for Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) is the kind of setup that shows up in systematic screens before the more discretionary investors arrive. Score 100/100 (BUY), price $120.14 (near 52-week highs), sentiment 64/100. The current P/E ratio stands at 20.6. At 10.41B in Real Estate market cap, this large-cap name has the right size to matter to a wide range of buyers. Annual range: $89.99–$120.20.

What makes FRT's BUY setup (100/100) particularly actionable at 10.41B in Real Estate capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $120.14 (near 52-week highs in $89.99–$120.20), with sentiment running bullish at 64/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.