UDR Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
UDR's CEO is Tom Toomey, appointed in Feb 2001, has a tenure of 25.25 years. total yearly compensation is $9.93M, comprised of 9.1% salary and 90.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.27% of the company’s shares, worth $37.24M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.8 years and 10.8 years respectively.
Key information
Tom Toomey
Chief executive officer
US$9.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 9.06% |
| CEO tenure | 25.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.3% |
| Management average tenure | 1.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 03
UDR: Slowing New Supply And Ongoing Buybacks Will Drive Coastal Turnaround
The analyst price target for UDR has edged slightly lower to $40.48 from $40.52, as analysts factor in modest revisions to discount rates, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations in light of recent mixed price target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on UDR over the recent period has been active, with both price target increases and reductions clustering around the high $30s to low $40s range.Seeking Alpha • May 01
UDR: Shift To A Monthly Dividend Doesn't Make Shares A 'Buy'
Summary UDR remains a "Hold," with shares underperforming due to weak rent trends and sector sentiment despite its legacy market focus. Q1 results were stable: FFO of $0.62 met expectations, revenue grew 1%, and occupancy stayed healthy at 96.6%. Management reaffirmed 2024 FFO guidance of $2.47–$2.57; dividend coverage is strong at ~1.45x, with a 4.8% yield and monthly payouts. Medium-term returns are projected at ~8%, with growth lagging until supply normalizes post-2027; no compelling buy catalyst currently. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 19
UDR: Coastal Turnaround Will Depend On Slowing Supply And Ongoing Buybacks
UDR's updated fair value estimate edges down slightly to $40.52 from $40.81 as analysts recalibrate their price targets to reflect mixed revisions around funding costs, modest revenue expectations, and updated sector views on multifamily REIT demand and earnings growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on UDR points to a mixed but informative set of views, with price targets moving in both directions as analysts reassess funding costs, demand trends in multifamily housing, and the pace of earnings growth.Narrative Update • Apr 04
UDR: Coastal Apartment Turnaround Will Rely On Easing Supply And Buybacks
UDR's analyst price target edges slightly lower by about $0.15, as analysts fine tune fair value and discount rate assumptions while weighing mixed recent revisions across the apartment REIT sector, including both cuts and raises to UDR's target in the latest research cycle. Analyst Commentary Recent research on UDR reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with price target changes clustering within a relatively tight range and tied to both stock specific factors and broader apartment REIT sector assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 21
UDR: Coastal Apartment Turnaround To Rely On Easing Supply And Buybacks
UDR's updated analyst price target reflects a modest adjustment of fair value to about $41, as analysts factor in slightly lower profit margin expectations and a higher assumed future P/E multiple, alongside more cautious sector estimates and tempered demand outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on UDR reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with price targets generally clustering in the high $30s to low $40s and a range of ratings from Buy to Neutral and Sector Perform.Narrative Update • Mar 06
UDR: Coastal Apartment Turnaround Prospects Balance Buybacks And Demand Uncertainty
Our updated UDR fair value edges up to $41.12 from $40.93 as analysts reset price targets in a tight $39 to $42 range, citing lower same store growth assumptions, sector wide estimate cuts, and a more balanced view on future earnings and capital allocation. Analyst Commentary Street research on UDR over the recent period clusters around a tight price target range and reflects a mix of optimism on capital allocation and long term positioning, alongside caution on near term growth and demand risk.Narrative Update • Feb 20
UDR: Coastal Apartment REIT Turnaround And Buybacks Will Shape 2026 Outlook
The updated analyst price target for UDR edges up from about $40.38 to roughly $40.93. Analysts cite a mix of steady discount rate assumptions, slightly softer revenue growth expectations, and improved profit margin and future P/E inputs as key drivers of the change.Narrative Update • Feb 05
UDR: Softer Apartment Trends Will Meet Gradual Coastal REIT Turnaround In 2026
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for UDR to about $40.38 per share, reflecting recent price target revisions from several firms and updated views that incorporate slightly softer revenue growth, tighter profit margins, and a marginally higher future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on UDR point to a more constructive tone around the shares, with several firms revisiting their models and targets in light of updated expectations for sector conditions and valuation.Narrative Update • Jan 22
UDR: Softer Apartment Fundamentals Will Meet Gradual Coastal REIT Turnaround Expectations
Analysts have nudged their price expectations for UDR higher, with the average target moving from about $40.25 to roughly $40.36 as they balance slightly lower growth and margin assumptions against modestly higher future P/E expectations and recent target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on UDR shows a split view, with some firms leaning more constructive on the long term setup while others remain cautious on near term fundamentals and fund flows into REITs. Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts who raised price targets point to what they see as an attractive entry point for Coastal Apartment REITs, with UDR included in that group.Narrative Update • Jan 07
UDR: Softer Apartment Fundamentals Will Test Recovery As Portfolios Support Stability
Analysts have trimmed their price target on UDR by about US$0.18 to roughly US$40.25. They cite recent target cuts from several firms and more cautious earnings assumptions as apartment fundamentals soften and capital flows favor other sectors.Narrative Update • Dec 16
UDR: Sunbelt And Coastal Portfolios Will Support Recovery As Fundamentals Stabilize
Narrative Update UDR's fair value estimate has inched down by approximately $0.27 per share as analysts trim price targets in response to softening multifamily fundamentals, more cautious 2026 earnings expectations, and ongoing fund flow headwinds for REITs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on UDR reflects a generally cautious stance, with multiple firms trimming price targets and reassessing growth expectations into 2026 as apartment fundamentals soften and REITs face persistent capital allocation headwinds. Bullish Takeaways Some bullish analysts maintain positive long term views, pointing to an eventual REIT recovery over the next 12 to 24 months as fundamentals stabilize and capital markets normalize.Narrative Update • Dec 01
UDR: Sunbelt And Coastal Markets Will Drive Performance Through 2025
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for UDR, from $40.98 to $40.70. This adjustment is due to tempered earnings outlooks and confirmation of weakening fundamentals within the multifamily sector.Narrative Update • Nov 17
UDR: Sunbelt And Coastal Demand Will Support Performance In 2025
Analysts have lowered their average price target for UDR, Inc., reducing it from approximately $42.84 to $40.98 per share. They cite moderated revenue growth forecasts, slightly lower profit margin expectations, and an increasingly cautious outlook on multifamily real estate fundamentals.Narrative Update • Nov 01
UDR: Sunbelt Supply Slowdown Will Support Multifamily Sector Recovery
Narrative Update on UDR Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for UDR by approximately $0.18 to $42.84. This change reflects lowered expectations for revenue growth and subdued outlooks for the broader multifamily REIT sector.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Urban Migration And Sunbelt Demand Will Drive Multifamily Value
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for UDR by approximately $0.45. They cite a cautious outlook on the multifamily sector and recent market dynamics that are impacting residential real estate investment trusts.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Urban Migration And Sunbelt Demand Will Drive Multifamily Value
Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for UDR to approximately $43.48 from $44.12. This reflects more cautious expectations for multifamily REITs and tempered growth outlooks following recent price target adjustments across the sector.Narrative Update • Sep 05
Urban Migration And Sunbelt Demand Will Drive Multifamily Value
UDR’s consensus price target saw a slight downward revision to $44.12 amid leadership uncertainty and some preference for peers, though moderating new supply and sequential rent gains support the outlook. Analyst Commentary Leadership changes at UDR, notably the unexpected resignation of the President and CIO, have introduced uncertainty over management succession and board dynamics.Seeking Alpha • Mar 26
UDR: A Secure Dividend But Modest Upside
Summary UDR's focus on legacy markets with limited supply has driven rent growth, outperforming Sun Belt regions, supporting a stable rental demand outlook. The company's strong balance sheet, low turnover, and favorable debt metrics provide a secure foundation for continued modest growth and dividend sustainability. Despite solid fundamentals, UDR's valuation suggests market-like returns; a pullback to $41 would make shares more attractive for investment. With ongoing rent increases and stable occupancy, UDR is poised for steady FFO growth, but significant upside is limited. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 03
UDR Could Shine In 2025 With Moderating Supply And Strong Demand
Summary UDR, Inc. is a well-diversified multifamily REIT with exposure to both Tier 1 coastal and high-growth Sunbelt markets. It has steady occupancy and favorable rent-to-income ratios. Persistent high mortgage rates make renting more attractive, positioning UDR to benefit from robust tenant demand and lower new supply, supporting long-term value and income growth. UDR's moderate valuation supports the potential for 9-10% total annual returns through dividends and FFO/share growth, making it a solid investment candidate. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 10
UDR: Well-Diversified REIT Trading At Fair Value
Summary UDR is a REIT with strong diversification among West Coast, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, and Sunbelt markets and has demonstrated accretive management in capital allocation decisions. The TTM AFFO growth over the past six quarters has been insignificant, but the stock's price-to-AFFO ratio is slightly inferior to its five-year average, making it fairly valued. When combining the valuation with negative factors, such as higher leverage and lower quality than other multi-family REITs, the stock becomes a hold for now. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 04
UDR: At Fair Value After A Rate-Driven Rally
Summary UDR shares have outperformed the market, gaining 12% versus the S&P 500's 6% rally, driven by declining interest rates and stabilizing apartment rents. UDR's performance is closely tied to interest rates, benefiting from the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, though much of this tailwind may be priced in. UDR's geographic focus on legacy markets with less new supply has helped it weather the rental market downturn, though this will be less of a tailwind next year. UDR offers a secure 3.8% dividend yield, with moderate growth prospects, making it a reasonable hold for income-oriented investors, though there is not enough upside to merit a buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 21
Innovative Strategies And Robust Housing Demand Propel Future Revenue And Occupancy Growth
Strong demand for housing, driven by employment growth and income increases, supports higher occupancy and pricing, enhancing future revenue.Seeking Alpha • Jul 16
UDR: Less Risky, But Fairly Valued
Summary UDR is a REIT that owns and manages multi-family apartment communities, primarily in the West Coast and Northeast markets. The portfolio is well-diversified, leverage is low, and liquidity is high, but the shares are fairly valued. The short-term outlook for the REIT is good, but there may be better vehicles to take advantage of it. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$486m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$10m | US$900k | US$373m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$145m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$127m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$118m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$10m | US$900k | US$85m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$123m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$133m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$452m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$12m | US$900k | US$440m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$451m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$442m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$100m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$8m | US$900k | US$83m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$155m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$150m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$156m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$14m | US$800k | US$146m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$55m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$12m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$58m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$6m | US$800k | US$60m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$131m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$184m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$162m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$6m | US$800k | US$181m |
Compensation vs Market: Tom's total compensation ($USD9.93M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.81M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Tom's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Tom Toomey (64 yo)
25.3yrs
Tenure
US$9,933,438
Compensation
Mr. Thomas W. Toomey, also known as Tom, has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of UDR, Inc. since February 2001 and serves as President from 2026 and served as its President since September 2,...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 25.3yrs | US$9.93m | 0.27% $ 37.2m | |
| Senior VP & CFO | less than a year | US$4.12m | 0.0092% $ 1.3m | |
| Senior VP & COO | no data | US$2.91m | 0.0033% $ 451.1k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer | 1.3yrs | US$2.00m | 0.0029% $ 396.8k | |
| Senior Vice President of Investments | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 8.3yrs | no data | 0.0034% $ 464.7k | |
| Senior VP & CTO | 5.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| VP of Information & Security | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Operations | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Marketing | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Head of Human Resources | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
1.8yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: UDR's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 25.3yrs | US$9.93m | 0.27% $ 37.2m | |
| Independent Director | 20yrs | US$299.31k | 0.030% $ 4.1m | |
| Independent Director | 5.6yrs | US$278.39k | 0.00048% $ 65.2k | |
| Chairman Emeritus | 1yr | US$332.99k | 0.041% $ 5.5m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 28.3yrs | US$310.07k | 0.10% $ 13.7m | |
| Independent Director | 12.3yrs | US$302.99k | 0.011% $ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | US$256.74k | 0.00043% $ 58.4k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$61.37k | no data | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0017% $ 228.3k | |
| Independent Director | 12.3yrs | US$263.39k | 0.0028% $ 375.0k | |
| Independent Director | 10.8yrs | US$256.74k | 0.00078% $ 106.0k |
10.8yrs
Average Tenure
67yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: UDR's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/28 16:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/28 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
UDR, Inc. is covered by 41 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Wesley Golladay | Baird |
| Richard Hightower | Barclays |
| Ross Smotrich | Barclays |