Phillips Edison (PECO) Price Outlook Raised to $44 by Ladenburg on Sector Re-Rating

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:PECO) is included among the 13 Best REIT Dividend Stocks to Invest in.

Phillips Edison (PECO) Price Outlook Raised to $44 by Ladenburg on Sector Re-Rating

On March 5, Ladenburg raised the firm’s price recommendation on Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:PECO) to $44 from $42. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm linked the higher target to a re-rating of the shopping center sector in 2026.

During the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Edison said the company delivered solid results in 2025. He noted that NAREIT FFO per share increased 7.2%, while core FFO per share rose 7%. Same-center NOI also grew 3.8%. Edison said the company expects mid-single-digit growth in both NAREIT FFO and core FFO per share in 2026.

He also spoke about the company’s acquisition plans. Edison said the firm intends to complete between $400 million and $500 million in gross acquisitions in 2026, after acquiring roughly $400 million in properties during 2025. He added that the company’s Locally Smart operating platform continues to support rent growth and NOI performance. Edison said management remains confident in executing its strategy and delivering steady growth in 2026 and in the years ahead. He also suggested that an investment in PECO offers meaningful upside potential supported by high-quality cash flows, strong fundamentals, and long-term growth prospects.

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:PECO) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). Substantially all of the company’s business is conducted through Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I, L.P.

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