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KIM·Kimco Realty Corporation

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$25.16
Open
$24.88
Market Cap
16.93B
52W High
$26.07
Low
$24.88
P. Close
$25.11
P/E
27.45
52W Low
$19.76
Fwd P/E
29.00
DailyIQ Est.
$26.61
Technical Score (1D)
64
BUY
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
UBS raised Kimco Realty’s price target to $29 from $26 and kept a buy rating, signaling a more bullish view on the REIT’s valuation. The upgrade reflects confidence in the company’s stable dividend profile, growing portfolio of high‑quality retail properties, and a supportive real‑estate environment. As a result, short‑term traders may see increased buying interest, potentially tightening the bid‑ask spread and elevating intraday volatility. The move also dovetails with Kimco’s recent inclusion in the Russell 1000 Defensive and Value‑Defensive indices, which should boost institutional demand for a defensive, income‑focused REIT. Meanwhile, analysts from Wolfe Research and Stifel have also issued positive coverage, underscoring robust fundamentals and lower refinancing risk. Despite the upside, rising e‑commerce competition and mounting debt levels remain headwinds that could temper future earnings and dividend sustainability. The next key event is Kimco’s Q2 earnings conference call on May 15, where management will discuss rent roll performance, occupancy rates, and any portfolio or capital‑allocation changes. Traders should watch the earnings release for rent‑growth data and any guidance that could confirm or challenge the new price target. In the 1–10 trading‑day window, the combination of the UBS upgrade, index inclusion, and upcoming earnings will likely shape KIM’s short‑term price action and investor sentiment.
Earnings Summary
Kimco Realty Corporation is a real‑estate investment trust that owns and operates open‑air shopping centers and mixed‑use properties across the United States, focusing on high‑demand suburban markets with strong demographic profiles. The REIT operates in the retail‑focused REIT sector, where stable occupancy and long‑term leases underpin cash flow generation. In the last four quarters, Kimco has delivered a mixed earnings pattern: EPS of $0.229 in Q4 2024 versus an estimate of $0.193, $0.184 in Q1 2025 versus $0.175, $0.184 in Q2 2025 versus $0.179, a miss of $0.188 in Q3 2025 versus $0.193, a strong $0.44 in Q4 2025 versus $0.187 and $0.46 in Q1 2026 versus $0.194, giving five earnings beats and one miss. Revenue has trended upward, rising from $521 million in Q4 2024 to $531 million in Q1 2025, falling slightly to $521 million in Q2 2025, then climbing to $531 million in Q3 2025, $542 million in Q4 2025, and $558 million in Q1 2026, indicating a steady top‑line growth trajectory. Historically, the company has shown consistent EPS beats except for the Q3 2025 miss, while revenue growth has been positive, reflecting solid rent performance and occupancy stability. Recent news highlights Raymond James’s price‑target lift to $29 from $26, citing resilient dividend yield and occupancy, and Wolfe Research’s buy upgrade based on strong rent growth; however, analysts note rising e‑commerce competition and a sizable debt load as potential risks. Investors should watch for rent‑growth data, lease‑renewal pipeline, and debt‑servicing metrics in the upcoming Q2 earnings, as well as any strategic moves to diversify tenant mix or reduce debt, since these factors will determine the REIT’s ability to sustain its dividend and navigate competitive pressures.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.13$0.23$0.32$0.41$0.50Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.20 - -
Q1'26$0.19$0.46+136.6%
Q4'25$0.19$0.44+135.7%
Q3'25$0.19$0.19-2.6%
Q2'25$0.18$0.18+2.9%
Q1'25$0.18$0.18+5.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$515M$527M$539M$552M$564MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$546M - -
Q1'26$548M$558M+1.8%
Q4'25$545M$542M-0.4%
Q3'25 - $531M -
Q2'25 - $521M -
Q1'25 - $531M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

KIM Stock Snapshot

KIM is currently trading at $25.15, giving Kimco Realty Corporation a market cap of 16.93B and a P/E ratio of 27.4. Today's range spans $24.88–$25.16, with shares opening at $24.88 and moving up $0.04 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 64/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year KIM has traded between $19.76 and $26.07 - the current price is +27.3% off the 52-week low and -3.5% from the high. 30 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $26.35 (range $24.00–$29.00), implying upside of +4.8%.

Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM) has 16.93B in Real Estate market capitalization and is currently neutral on the technical dashboard: 64/100, HOLD, price $25.15 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). Sentiment reads bullish at 70/100. (P/E: 27.4) In this tier, quiet accumulation often happens in HOLD phases - active managers who want to build positions without signaling do it here, where the price isn't trending and volume patterns are easier to hide. Annual range: $19.76–$26.07.

The 52-week range of $19.76–$26.07 for KIM provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to — and at $25.15 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 64/100 and bullish news backdrop (70/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.