UDR(US:UDR) Businesswire·2026-02-09 21:16Core Insights - UDR, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2025, with FFOA per share and Same-Store growth exceeding expectations [1][2] - The company established guidance ranges for 2026 and announced a dividend increase, reflecting confidence in future performance [1][2] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 net income per diluted share was $0.67, exceeding guidance of $0.13 to $0.15 and up from $0.69 in Q4 2024 [1] - Full-year 2025 net income per diluted share reached $1.13, a significant increase of 335% from $0.26 in 2024 [1] - FFO per diluted share for Q4 2025 was $0.62, slightly below the guidance of $0.63 to $0.65, but up 29% from $0.48 in Q4 2024 [1] - Full-year 2025 FFO per diluted share was $2.43, a 6% increase from $2.29 in 2024 [1] Same-Store Results - Q4 2025 Same-Store revenue growth was 1.8% year-over-year, while expenses increased by 2.0%, resulting in a 1.7% growth in Net Operating Income (NOI) [1] - For the full year 2025, Same-Store revenue growth was 2.4%, with expenses rising by 2.6%, leading to a 2.3% increase in NOI [1] Operational Highlights - The company repurchased approximately 2.6 million shares at an average price of $35.56, totaling about $92.8 million [1] - UDR completed the acquisition of The Enclave at Potomac Club for approximately $147.7 million and expanded its joint venture with LaSalle Investment Management by $231.6 million [1][2] Guidance and Outlook - For Q1 2026, UDR expects net income per diluted share between $0.11 to $0.13 and FFO per diluted share between $0.61 to $0.63 [1] - Full-year 2026 guidance includes net income per diluted share of $0.45 to $0.55 and FFO per diluted share of $2.47 to $2.57 [1] Dividend Information - The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share for Q4 2025, a 1.2% increase from the same period in 2024 [2] - The annualized dividend for 2026 is set at $1.74, also reflecting a 1.2% increase over 2025 [2] Corporate Governance - UDR appointed Richard B. Clark and Ellen M. Goitia to its Board of Directors, enhancing the board's expertise in real estate investment and corporate governance [2]