Mid-America Apartment stock falls near its 52-week low
Published on 09/22/2026 at 18:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (ISIN US59522J1034) opened at USD 118.81 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 22, 2026, only USD 0.83 above its 52-week low of USD 117.98. The stock's market capitalization stood at USD 13.78 billion, giving investors a clear measure of the pressure on the residential REIT.
Quarterly EPS beats estimates
The latest reported quarter delivered EPS of USD 2.08, compared with analyst expectations of USD 0.76, a positive difference of USD 1.32. According to MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, the figures refer to the quarter reported on July 29, 2026.
Revenue reached USD 555.13 million in that quarter, narrowly below the USD 556.18 million estimate but 1.0 percent above the same period a year earlier. EPS was lower than the prior-year figure of USD 2.15, so the earnings comparison is stronger against consensus than against the previous year.
Hold consensus meets weak chart
MarketBeat reported on September 22, 2026, that 20 ratings firms covered the company, with 11 Hold, 8 Buy and 1 Sell recommendation. The average 12-month price target was USD 142.31, USD 23.50 above the opening price of USD 118.81.
The stock opened below its 50-day moving average of USD 130.49 and its 200-day moving average of USD 130.45 on September 22, 2026. The distance between the opening price and the 52-week high of USD 144.41 was USD 25.60, while the price was only USD 0.83 above the yearly low.
Guidance sets the earnings range
For fiscal year 2026, management guidance cited by MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, called for EPS of USD 8.410 to USD 8.650. The cited third-quarter 2026 range was USD 2.040 to USD 2.160, placing the latest quarterly EPS of USD 2.08 inside that range.
That combination defines the current setup: the latest quarter exceeded consensus by USD 1.32, while revenue growth was limited to 1.0 percent year over year and the share price remained close to its yearly low. The market capitalization was USD 13.78 billion as of the September 22, 2026 opening data.
Stock remains near yearly low
Mid-America Apartment stock opened at USD 118.81 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 22, 2026. The 52-week range was USD 117.98 to USD 144.41, and the market capitalization was USD 13.78 billion.
Mid-America Apartment Communities at a glance
- Company: Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
- ISIN: US59522J1034
- Ticker: MAA
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 22, 2026): USD 118.81
- Market capitalization: USD 13.78 billion (as of September 22, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Real Estate / Residential REITs
