Here’s Why UDR is Among the 10 Best Residential REITs to Buy in 2026

UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) is one of the 10 Best Residential REITs to Buy in 2026.

On May 14, 2026, Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) to $38 from $39 and maintained a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The firm said it updated its outlook for U.S. multifamily REITs and continues to expect a slower recovery across Sunbelt apartment markets, where excess supply from recent overbuilding could take several years to absorb.

On May 11, 2026, Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) to $41 from $42 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its residential REIT models following first-quarter earnings reports and said it expects apartment and single-family rental earnings growth to bottom in 2026, adding that REIT share prices may have already largely reflected that slowdown.

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Last month, UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) reported Q1 FFO as adjusted of 62c per share, in line with the consensus estimate. Revenue totaled $425.85M, versus the consensus estimate of $426.58M. Chairman, President, and CEO Tom Toomey said first-quarter same-store and FFOA results were generally in line with expectations, while the company continued using its capital allocation strategy to create shareholder value through property sales and stock repurchases. Management also announced that UDR became the first residential REIT to begin offering monthly dividends, a move the company said is intended to broaden investor access and align with growing interest in monthly income distributions.

UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) is a multifamily REIT focused on owning, managing, acquiring, developing, and redeveloping apartment properties across targeted U.S. markets.

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