Regency Centers Boosts Portfolio With Nashville Property Acquisition

Group 1 - Regency Centers (REG) announced the acquisition of Brentwood Place Shopping Center in Brentwood, TN, to enhance its portfolio quality in high-growth markets like Nashville [1][4] - Brentwood Place spans approximately 320,000 square feet, featuring 100,000 square feet of shops and is 95% leased with a mix of national, regional, and local retailers [2][3] - The shopping center is strategically located near Downtown Nashville and the future Vanderbilt Medical Campus, attracting 4.3 million annual visitors [3] Group 2 - Regency Centers focuses on premium shopping centers in affluent suburban areas, aiming to attract top grocers and retailers [4] - In 2024, Regency acquired properties worth a total of $92 million at the company's share, with the Brentwood Place acquisition being part of this strategy [4] - Shares of Regency have decreased by 1% over the past six months, while the industry has seen a decline of 6.6%, indicating a relatively better performance [5] Group 3 - Analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Regency Centers, with a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a favorable consensus estimate for its 2025 FFO per share at $4.54 [5] - Other top-ranked stocks in the REIT sector include SBA Communications and Tanger Inc., both carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 [6][7]