Regency Centers Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Company Overview - Regency Centers Corporation (REG) has a market cap of $12.9 billion and is a leading publicly traded retail REIT, focusing on shopping centers in affluent, high-density suburban areas [1] - The company's portfolio includes properties anchored by top-performing grocers, restaurants, service providers, and best-in-class retailers, fostering strong community connections [1] Earnings Forecast - Regency Centers is set to release its fiscal Q3 2025 earnings results on October 28, with analysts projecting Nareit FFO of $1.14 per share, a 6.5% increase from $1.07 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast Nareit FFO of $4.61 per share, reflecting a 7.2% increase from $4.30 per share in fiscal 2024 [3] Stock Performance - REG stock has increased by 1.6% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 17.4% increase but outperforming the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund's 4.8% decrease [4] - Following the Q2 2025 results, REG shares rose marginally after reporting Nareit FFO of $1.16 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus view on REG stock is cautiously optimistic, with an overall "Moderate Buy" rating from 20 analysts: 11 suggest "Strong Buy," 2 recommend "Moderate Buy," and 7 advise "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for Regency Centers is $79.95, indicating a potential upside of 12.2% from current levels [6]