8/13/2025, 7:18:52 AM | www.defenseworld.net | news
Zacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for ARE Earnings
Zacks Research lowered its earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) for Q3 2025 to $2.30, down from $2.31, and revised full-year 2025 EPS to $9.32. The firm also projected Q4 2025 EPS at $2.27 and full-year 2026 EPS at $8.42. Other analysts, including Baird, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., reduced price targets on ARE, with the average target price now at $97.17 and a consensus rating of 'Hold'. The company reported Q2 2025 earnings of $2.33 EPS, exceeding estimates, but recorded a negative return on equity and net margin. Revenue was $737.28 million, down 0.6% year-over-year. The company paid a $1.32 quarterly dividend, resulting in an annualized dividend of $5.28 and a 7.2% yield, with a negative dividend payout ratio of -4,061.54%. Several institutional investors increased their holdings during the second quarter, including XTX Topco Ltd, Steward Partners, Lasalle Investment Management, Coldstream Capital, and Charles Schwab. ARE is a life science REIT with operations in major innovation clusters such as Greater Boston, San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle.