UMH Properties Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
UMH Properties is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 5.74%. Next payment date is on 15th September, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 17th August, 2026.
Key information
5.7%
Dividend yield
-2.7%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.1% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | 15 Sep 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 17 Aug 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 122% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 13
UMH Properties Preferred: High Current Income, But Duration Warrants A Modest Position
Summary UMH Properties' Series D Preferred offers a ~7.4% yield, trading at a discount to par, appealing for income-focused, buy-and-hold investors. The preferred dividend is well covered, with a 3.7x coverage ratio and a strong history of uninterrupted distributions, enhancing payout security. UMH's manufactured housing exposure benefits from affordability trends, supporting operational stability even as higher rates pressure valuations. Risks include further interest rate increases and credit concentration, so position sizing should remain moderate within high-yield allocations. UMH.PR.D retains appeal as a complementaryfixed return allocation with prudent position sizing. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 01
UMH: Housing Policy Tailwinds And Governance Tensions Will Shape Forward Return Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on UMH Properties from $15.00 to $16.00. This change reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth expectations, profit margin forecasts, and a significantly higher projected future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jun 21
UMH Properties (UMH) Stock Could Be 47.35% Below Fair Value After Earnings Beat
UMH Properties (UMH) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a first quarter 2026 earnings and revenue beat, announcing a CFO transition, amending its credit facility, and seeing insider share buying by the new finance chief. See our latest analysis for UMH Properties. Against this backdrop, UMH Properties has shown mixed momentum, with the share price up 5.09% over 90 days but down 5.28% year to date. The 3 year total shareholder return of 15.95% contrasts with a 14.57% decline over five...
Narrative Update • Jun 17
UMH: Affordable Housing Focus And Insider Buying Will Support Future Returns
Analysts now maintain their fair value estimate for UMH Properties at $19.43 per share, citing only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that together do not materially change their overall price target view. What's in the News for UMH Properties UMH Properties is highlighted by Hoya Capital analyst David Auerbach as a key participant in addressing the U.S. housing affordability crisis through manufactured home communities, with recent insider share purchases cited as a sign of internal confidence in the company’s long term role in the sector.Narrative Update • Jun 03
UMH: Activist Pressure And Solid Operations Will Support Future Returns
Analysts now set their fair value estimate for UMH Properties at about $19.43 per share, up slightly from roughly $19.36. This reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E assumption.Narrative Update • Apr 24
UMH: 2026 Earnings Guidance And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Returns
Analysts maintained their fair value estimate for UMH Properties at approximately $19.36 per share, noting that only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions were made, none of which materially affected their overall price target outlook. What's in the News UMH Properties issued earnings guidance for 2026, giving investors a clearer view of management's expectations for the year.Narrative Update • Apr 10
UMH: 2026 Earnings Guidance Will Support Strong Future Return Potential
Analysts kept their $19.36 price target on UMH Properties essentially unchanged, citing only very small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions that did not materially alter their view of fair value. What's in the News UMH Properties issued earnings guidance for 2026, giving investors a clearer view of management's expectations for the year (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 26
UMH: Share Repurchases And 2026 Guidance Will Drive Attractive Future Returns
Analysts have maintained their $19.36 price target for UMH Properties, citing largely unchanged assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Taken together, these factors support a steady view of the stock's valuation profile.Narrative Update • Mar 11
UMH: Share Repurchases And 2026 Guidance Will Support Attractive Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target on UMH Properties to $19.36 from $19.07, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News UMH Properties issued earnings guidance for 2026, signaling expectations for operating results and earnings per share performance in that year (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 24
UMH: Steady Fundamentals And Share Repurchases Will Support Attractive Future Returns
Analysts have slightly trimmed their price target on UMH Properties, with the updated fair value now at $19.07. This reflects modest tweaks to the discount rate and forward P/E assumptions, while revenue growth and profit margin expectations remain broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 10
UMH: Robust Fundamentals And Buybacks Will Support Returns Through 2026
Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for UMH Properties from about US$18.88 to roughly US$19.07. This reflects refreshed models that incorporate updated discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, alongside recent Street research pointing to robust fundamentals and expected growth through 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 27
UMH: Robust Fundamentals And Buybacks Will Support Attractive Upside Through 2026
Narrative Update Analysts trimmed their price target on UMH Properties to $18.50 from $19.00, citing updated modeling assumptions. They also noted what they view as robust underlying business fundamentals and expressed an expectation that growth can extend into 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 08
UMH: Robust Fundamentals And Buyback Activity Will Support Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update The analyst price target for UMH Properties is now set at about US$18.88, a small adjustment from roughly US$18.75, as analysts refresh their models while pointing to what they describe as robust business fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a modest trim to the price target for UMH Properties to about US$18.50, while still highlighting what analysts describe as solid business fundamentals and a constructive long term outlook.Narrative Update • Dec 15
UMH: Expanded Buyback And Pipeline Execution Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts nudged their price target on UMH Properties slightly higher to $18.75 from about $18.63, citing updated models that reflect robust long term growth prospects despite a more cautious view on near term profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive stance on UMH Properties, with most updates pointing to durable fundamentals and a solid multi year growth runway, even as near term valuation and sector level dynamics temper enthusiasm for aggressive upside.Narrative Update • Dec 01
UMH: Expanding Share Buyback Will Support Performance Amid Sector Uncertainty
The consensus analyst price target for UMH Properties has been revised slightly lower, from $18.81 to $18.63. Analysts cite continued robust fundamentals, but expectations for growth and profit margins have been slightly tempered.Narrative Update • Nov 17
UMH: Stock Repurchase Expansion Will Drive Share Performance Over Next Year
UMH Properties' analyst price target has been modestly reduced from $19.25 to $18.81. Analysts cite a cautious outlook on the multifamily sector, despite improved profit margin expectations and lower future P/E ratios.Narrative Update • Nov 01
UMH: Share Repurchase Expansion And Acquisition Activity Will Drive Medium-Term Opportunity
Narrative Update on UMH Properties Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for UMH Properties at $19.25 per share. This reflects continued caution in the sector, despite recently initiated Neutral coverage that highlights measured optimism for REITs over the medium term.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Legislative Changes And Marcellus Opportunities Will Advance Manufactured Housing
Narrative Update on UMH Properties The analyst price target for UMH Properties was slightly reduced from $19.38 to $19.25 per share. Analysts cite a cautious outlook on the multifamily REIT sector, even as there are expectations of broader industry improvement over the next 12 to 24 months.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Legislative Changes And Marcellus Opportunities Will Advance Manufactured Housing
The average analyst price target for UMH Properties was revised downward from $20.36 to $19.38, as analysts cite a more cautious outlook on the multifamily sector, even though there have been modest improvements in profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research provides a balanced view on UMH Properties, reflecting both optimism and caution regarding the company's outlook and sector positioning.Narrative Update • Sep 05
Legislative Changes And Marcellus Opportunities Will Advance Manufactured Housing
With both the Discount Rate and Future P/E ratio showing only negligible movements, analysts maintained a stable outlook for UMH Properties, resulting in an unchanged fair value estimate of $20.36. What's in the News UMH Properties is actively seeking acquisition opportunities, with $150 million in available capital and plans to grow its acquisition pipeline, though no deals are under contract yet.
New Narrative • Mar 11
Real Estate Firm Will Expand Portfolio With 800 New Rental Homes
UMH Properties' strategic focus on acquisitions and expansions is expected to boost revenue and earnings through enhanced property performance and increased efficiency.Seeking Alpha • Nov 27
UMH Properties: The 6.9% Yielding Preferred Shares Enjoy Good Coverage
Summary UMH Properties' strong FFO and AFFO performance ensures excellent dividend coverage, despite increased share count and preferred dividend payments. Issuing new common shares has reduced debt and interest expenses, enhancing the balance sheet's safety and equity cushion. Preferred shares offer a secure 6.89% yield, supported by ample common equity and prudent financial management. Due to high FFO multiples for the common stock, I find UMH's preferred shares more attractive due to their safety and solid yield. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaUpcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: UMH's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: UMH's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| UMH Properties Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (UMH) | 5.7% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.3% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.1% |
| Industry Average (Residential REITs) | 4.3% |
| Analyst forecast (UMH) (up to 3 years) | 5.8% |
Notable Dividend: UMH's dividend (5.74%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.34%).
High Dividend: UMH's dividend (5.74%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.08%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (122.4%), UMH's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: At its current cash payout ratio (85.1%), UMH's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/20 04:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/17 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
UMH Properties, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 4 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 |
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| Gaurav Mehta | Alliance Global Partners |
| Paula Poskon | Baird |
| Keegan Carl | Berenberg |