Mid America Apartment Communities Inc. (MAA)

Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the MAA First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions].

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On March 16, Morgan Stanley lowered its price recommendation on Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) to $156 from $164. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares.

Fidelity portfolio managers said it is hard to predict which stocks will lead in the coming year.

On March 6, Barclays analyst Richard Hightower lowered the firm’s price recommendation on Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) to $138 from $144.

On February 23, CNBC reported that real estate investment trusts may start drawing attention as fears around artificial intelligence continue to shake parts of the market.

On March 4, Scotiabank lowered its price recommendation on Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) to $140 from $142. It reiterated a Sector Perform rating on the shares.

According to a report by Bankrate, many Americans are feeling uneasy about their finances as sticky inflation and a job market that appears to be losing some momentum have left a lot of people unsettled...

On February 13, Citi trimmed its price recommendation on Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) to $148 from $155. The firm maintained a Neutral rating on the stock.