UDR, Inc.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UDR, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: UDR), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, announced today that the Company will participate in the Evercore ISI Real Estate Conference on September 10 and the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Real Estate Conference on September 15-16, 2026. At the Bank of America Securities Conference, the UDR Executive Team will host a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This discussio.

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UDR, Inc. (UDR) is a multifamily REIT focused on high-barrier, upscale markets with strong employment and resilient rental demand. UDR is rated a BUY, with a 4.7% yield, expected 4% dividend CAGR, and projected 10–13% compound annual total returns over five years. Management's disciplined capital allocation, Orion analytics platform, and share buybacks position UDR for above-industry AFFO growth and lower volatility.

UDR is rated an uneven 'Hold' due to a strong balance sheet but significant refinancing risk from a short maturity wall. UDR's diversified portfolio is now 81.3% coastal, positioning it to benefit from coastal market recovery, with Q2 SS NOI up 1.4%. Operational efficiency is supported by AI-driven retention, but future AFFO and dividend safety are pressured by higher refinancing costs.