Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT – Get Free Report) updated its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.650-1.690 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.660. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Camden Property Trust also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 6.600-6.900 EPS.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research firms have recently issued reports on CPT. Stifel Nicolaus set a $118.75 price target on shares of Camden Property Trust in a report on Friday. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Camden Property Trust from $119.00 to $115.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, March 6th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Camden Property Trust from $110.00 to $106.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Camden Property Trust from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, Scotiabank cut their price target on shares of Camden Property Trust from $115.00 to $113.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Camden Property Trust has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $114.86.
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Camden Property Trust Stock Down 0.6%
Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.40 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $390.92 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $378.11 million. Camden Property Trust had a return on equity of 8.49% and a net margin of 24.69%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.72 EPS. Camden Property Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.600-6.900 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.650-1.690 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Camden Property Trust will post 6.74 EPS for the current year.
Camden Property Trust Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 17th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 31st were paid a $1.06 dividend. This represents a $4.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 31st. This is a positive change from Camden Property Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.05. Camden Property Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 119.77%.
Camden Property Trust announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, February 5th that permits the company to repurchase $600.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the real estate investment trust to buy up to 5.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
Insider Activity at Camden Property Trust
In related news, COO Laurie Baker sold 2,168 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $108.40, for a total value of $235,011.20. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 94,468 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,240,331.20. The trade was a 2.24% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.
More Camden Property Trust News
Here are the key news stories impacting Camden Property Trust this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 core FFO and quarterly FFO topped estimates (FFO $1.70 vs. Zacks est. $1.67) and management highlighted buybacks, development and asset transactions helping 2026 outlook. CPT Q1 FFO Beats Estimates Despite Lower Property Revenues
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised valuation metrics — broker coverage set an implied price target near $114.91, signaling upside versus recent levels. Brokerages Set Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT) PT at $114.91
- Neutral Sentiment: Management issued guidance: Q2 EPS of $1.65–1.69 (vs. consensus ~1.66) and FY 2026 EPS of $6.60–6.90 (consensus ~6.74) — ranges roughly in line with Street expectations, leaving near-term growth visibility mixed. Camden Press Release / Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Camden launched a new $500 million equity program (terminating prior ATM). That opens the door to share issuance and dilution, which can pressure near-term returns and weigh on the stock. Camden Property Launches New $500 Million Equity Program
- Negative Sentiment: Property revenues were slightly down year-over-year (~0.5% decline), underscoring some operational softness even as headline EPS beat — a factor investors will monitor for rent growth and occupancy trends. Camden: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Camden Property Trust
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in CPT. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP bought a new stake in shares of Camden Property Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in shares of Camden Property Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in shares of Camden Property Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc bought a new stake in shares of Camden Property Trust in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Finally, BOKF NA lifted its holdings in Camden Property Trust by 19,350.0% in the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 778 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $83,000 after purchasing an additional 774 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 97.22% of the company’s stock.
Camden Property Trust Company Profile
Camden Property Trust is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, development and management of multifamily residential communities across the United States. The company’s core business activities include acquiring land for new construction, overseeing the design and development of garden-style and mid-rise apartment communities, and providing ongoing property management services. Camden’s asset management team focuses on maintaining high occupancy levels, resident satisfaction and operational efficiency through consistent leasing, maintenance and community engagement programs.
Camden’s portfolio encompasses a geographically diversified mix of properties located primarily in high-growth Sun Belt and major metropolitan markets.
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