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REITs are poised for 6-7% earnings growth in coming years, outpacing the historical 3-4% average, with multiple sectors showing accelerating fundamentals. Shopping centers, healthcare (notably senior housing), and data centers are standout sectors, benefiting from robust private market demand, supply constraints, and AI-driven tailwinds. Office REITs see improving leasing, especially from AI-related demand, while quality bifurcation widens; overweight positions in BXP and CUZ reflect this thesis.

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) (“IRT”) announces that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share of IRT common stock, which represents a 5.9% increase over the prior quarterly rate of $0.17 per share. The second quarter 2026 dividend is payable on July 17, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 26, 2026. "The Board's decision to increase our quarterly dividend reflects our conviction in the streng.

Independence Realty Trust is navigating a shift from high supply/low demand to low supply/high demand in Sunbelt and Midwest multifamily markets. Q1 2026 results showed a 2.8% increase in asking rents, but CFFO and NOI margins declined year-over-year; full-year CFFO guidance remains unchanged. IRT's value-add renovation program continues to drive NOI growth and is fully funded by excess free cash flow, with significant value creation potential.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (IRT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (“IRT”) (NYSE: IRT), a multifamily apartment REIT, announces its first quarter 2026 financial results. First Quarter 2026 EPS of $0.00 First Quarter 2026 CFFO Per Share of $0.26 In Line with Expectations Same-Store Portfolio NOI Growth of 1.0% for the First Quarter 2026 1.4% Increase in Rental Revenue and 2.0% Increase in Property Operating Expenses, Year Over Year Continued Strong Resident Retention Rate of 60.5% Completed 426 Reno.

Investors interested in stocks from the REIT and Equity Trust - Residential sector have probably already heard of Safehold (SAFE) and Independence Realty Trust (IRT). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (“IRT”) (NYSE: IRT), announces the release date and conference call details related to its first quarter 2026 financial results. Details:   Results Release Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, after the market closes     Conference Call Date and Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time     Telephone Number (within the U.S.): (888) 440-3307     Conference ID (Passcode): 1963990 The live conference call can also be access.