Sun Communities, Inc.

NYSE:SUI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$15.4b

Sun Communities Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

Sun Communities' CEO is Charles Young, appointed in Oct 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $10.52M, comprised of 2.1% salary and 97.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.063% of the company’s shares, worth $9.66M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.8 years and 3.5 years respectively.

Key information

Charles Young

Chief executive officer

US$10.5m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage2.08%
CEO tenureless than a year
CEO ownership0.06%
Management average tenureless than a year
Board average tenure3.5yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jun 29

Sun Communities: The Market Is Undervaluing Its North American MH And RV Platform

Summary Sun Communities is rated 'Buy' due to resilient demand, high occupancy, and attractive valuation with a 3.7% dividend yield. SUI's portfolio simplification—exiting marinas and U.K. assets—sharpens its focus on North American manufactured housing and RV assets, enhancing capital allocation. SUI's BBB+ balance sheet, robust cash flow, and data-driven operations position it for 6-8% FFO/share growth and 10-12% total returns potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Jun 22

SUI: UK Exit And Buybacks Will Support Cleaner REIT Upside

The analyst price target for Sun Communities has been adjusted slightly lower from $142.11 to $142.00 as analysts update their models to reflect the announced sale of the company’s U.K. assets and its impact on valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sun Communities cluster around the announced sale of the U.K. assets, with analysts refining their models and price targets to reflect the new footprint and capital allocation plans.
Narrative Update Jun 03

SUI: UK Exit And Buybacks Will Support Measured REIT Upside

Analysts have trimmed the Sun Communities fair value estimate slightly from about $142.83 to $142.11, reflecting updated assumptions around slower revenue growth, a higher discount rate, and continued portfolio simplification after the U.K. asset sale, while still citing support from mixed but generally constructive price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Sun Communities, with price targets clustering in a relatively tight range and reflecting different views on execution, capital allocation, and the impact of the U.K. exit.
Narrative Update Apr 28

SUI: 2026 Guidance And Investment Capacity Will Drive Measured REIT Upside

Analysts have trimmed the Sun Communities fair value estimate slightly to $142.83 from $143.39, reflecting modest shifts in the discount rate, long-term margin, and future P/E assumptions, while Street research remains broadly constructive with a mix of upward and downward price target revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Sun Communities shows a generally constructive tone, with most updates focusing on refreshed models after Q4 results, new leadership, and revised targets that cluster around the current fair value estimate range.
Narrative Update Apr 11

SUI: 2026 Guidance And Capital Deployment Will Support Measured REIT Upside

Analysts have nudged the Sun Communities fair value estimate slightly lower to $143.39 from $143.41. This reflects refreshed models that incorporate a modestly higher discount rate, a future P/E of about 48.6x, and a wave of new and raised Street price targets clustered around $140 to $155.
Narrative Update Mar 28

SUI: 2026 Guidance And Capital Deployment Firepower Will Support REIT Upside

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Sun Communities is essentially unchanged at about $143.41. Analysts are balancing slightly lower revenue growth assumptions with a modestly higher profit margin outlook and a small reduction in the projected P/E multiple, supported by a cluster of recent target tweaks and generally positive ratings across firms.
Narrative Update Mar 12

SUI: 2026 Guidance And Capital Returns Will Support Measured REIT Outlook

Our Sun Communities price target has increased slightly to $143.47 from $140.24, reflecting analysts' updated models around Q4 results, 2026 guidance, and a series of new Street targets clustered in the $140 to $155 range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Sun Communities clusters price targets in a relatively tight $127 to $155 range, with most updates linked to Q4 results and 2026 guidance.
Narrative Update Feb 26

SUI: 2026 Guidance And Buybacks Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged their average price target on Sun Communities slightly higher to reflect updated 2026 guidance and sector outlooks, including recent target moves in the $127 to $148 range that are tied to refreshed views on revenue growth, margins, and future price-to-earnings assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent price target adjustments on Sun Communities cluster in the $127 to $148 range, with analysts tuning their models around the company's 2026 guidance and broader real estate assumptions.
Seeking Alpha Mar 25

Bear Thesis Crushed As Massive Deal Leaves Bears Speechless: Sun Communities

Summary Sun Communities sold its interest in Safe Harbor Marinas, significantly reducing leverage and strengthening its balance sheet. This transaction showcases SUI's strong financial management and strategic decision-making. Post-transaction, SUI's net debt to EBITDA drops to 2.5x-3x, making it one of the least leveraged REITs. Despite lower gross revenue, SUI's focus on mobile homes and RV sites enhances its business model and reduces investment risk. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 26

Sun Communities: Not Your Ordinary Residential Landlord

Summary Sun Communities, a leading REIT in manufactured housing, RV communities, and marinas, is undervalued and offers a conservative upside with a "Buy" rating at $140/share. Despite a sub-3.1% yield, SUI's unique asset mix and historical performance make it a strong investment, with expected 15% annual returns. The company's fundamentals are solid, with high occupancy rates, strategic debt reduction, and growth in earnings and AFFO projected for 2025 and beyond. SUI's valuation premium is justified by its unique assets and consistent performance, making it attractive below $130/share and a bargain under $110/share. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 10

Sun Communities Is A Bargain After Bad Quarter

Summary Sun Communities had a disappointing quarter, with Core FFO and annual guidance falling below consensus estimates due to non-recurring overhead expenses and increased property operating costs. Management is aware of the challenges and is committed to addressing underperformance, aiming for a return to growth in 2025. I remain bullish on SUI stock, believing it to be one of the more attractive equity REITs, despite industry-wide challenges from higher interest rates. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 23

Sun Communities: Covered Calls Can Compensate Low Leverage (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Sun Communities is a residential REIT focused on Manufactured Housing (45% of rental revenue), Recreational Vehicles (26%), and Marinas (21%). Recent asset sales and share price strength have pushed the proportion of debt in the enterprise value to only 29%, indicating limited benefits from Fed rate cuts. The company confirmed its core FFO outlook for 2024 as the metric does not include one-off gains that will be booked in Q3 2024. The REIT's core FFO multiple and market-implied cap rate are in line with large peers. I think selling covered calls can outperform a buy-and-hold approach. Key risks to consider include limiting your gains with covered calls, as well as the resiliency of strong operating fundamentals such as occupancy and net operating income. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jul 09

Fun In The Sun (Communities)

Summary Valuation for Sun Communities, Inc. is now more attractive than before, with potential for 15%+ annualized upside, even at close to 20x P/FFO. Sun Communities is a residential REIT with exposure to underappreciated areas like manufactured housing, RV communities, and marinas. The company has not outperformed significantly since the last update, making it more attractive in terms of valuation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Charles Young's remuneration changed compared to Sun Communities's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$61m

Dec 31 2025US$11mUS$219k

-US$76m

Compensation vs Market: Charles's total compensation ($USD10.52M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.46M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Charles's compensation with company performance.


CEO

Charles Young (58 yo)

less than a year
Tenure
US$10,521,576
Compensation

Mr. Charles D. Young has been Chief Executive Officer & Director of Sun Communities, Inc. since October 1, 2025. He serves as Independent Director at Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. since January 1, 2021. Mr....


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Charles Young
CEO & Directorless than a yearUS$10.52m0.063%
$ 9.7m
John McLaren
President & COO1.7yrsUS$6.27m0.061%
$ 9.4m
Fernando Castro-Caratini
CFO, Executive VPless than a yearUS$6.63m0.0081%
$ 1.2m
Aaron Weiss
Executive VP & Chief Investment Officerless than a yearUS$7.46m0.048%
$ 7.4m
Marc Farrugia
Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer4.1yrsUS$6.07m0.052%
$ 7.9m
Brian Loftus
Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer1.3yrsno data0.013%
$ 1.9m
Ileana McAlary
Executive VPless than a yearno data0.0022%
$ 339.6k
0.8yrs
Average Tenure
50yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: SUI's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Charles Young
CEO & Directorless than a yearUS$10.52m0.063%
$ 9.7m
Gary Shiffman
Non-Executive Chairman33.5yrsUS$12.55m0.77%
$ 118.6m
Brian Hermelin
Independent Director12.5yrsUS$334.37k0.023%
$ 3.5m
Jeff Blau
Independent Director3.5yrsUS$335.30k0.0088%
$ 1.4m
Craig Leupold
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$310.22kno data
Jerome Ehlinger
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$300.30k0.0026%
$ 401.0k
Mark Denien
Independent Director1.2yrsUS$209.53k0.00097%
$ 149.0k
Meghan Baivier
Lead Independent Director9yrsUS$364.38k0.016%
$ 2.4m
Tonya Allen
Independent Director5.4yrsUS$335.42k0.0085%
$ 1.3m
3.5yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: SUI's board of directors are considered experienced (3.5 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/07 22:09
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Sun Communities, Inc. is covered by 36 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Wesley GolladayBaird
Richard HightowerBarclays
Anthony PowellBarclays