Q2 2026 UDR Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Jul 28, 2026 / 04:00PM GMT
Release Date Price: $39.28 (-0.66%)

Key Points

Positve
  • UDR Inc (UDR) exceeded its second-quarter expectations, leading to an increase in full-year same-store growth and FFOA per share guidance.
  • The company reported strong operational performance, with a focus on data-driven capabilities and disciplined execution.
  • UDR Inc (UDR) successfully leveraged real-time data to drive revenue and cash flow growth, achieving a year-over-year same-store revenue growth of 1.8%.
  • The company maintained healthy occupancy rates in the mid-96% range and achieved a resident retention rate of 60%, marking an all-time seasonal high.
  • UDR Inc (UDR) has been recognized as the top workplace winner in the real estate industry for the third consecutive year, reflecting its strong corporate stewardship and employee satisfaction.
Negative
  • UDR Inc (UDR) is experiencing pricing weakness in its Sunbelt markets, with negative blended lease rate growth.
  • The company is winding down its debt and preferred equity book, which could result in initial dilution of earnings.
  • UDR Inc (UDR) faces challenges in certain markets like Nashville, where occupancy and lease rates are under pressure due to supply issues.
  • The company reported a significant increase in expenses in San Francisco, attributed to a specific property tax appeal, which may not be recurring.
  • UDR Inc (UDR) is dealing with a competitive market for its debt and preferred equity program, leading to a strategic decision to let the balance run off.
Operator

Greetings. Welcome to UDR's second quarter 2026 earnings call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. If anyone should require operator assistance during the conference, please press star zero on your telephone keypad. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Vice President of Investor Relations, Trent Trujillo.

Thank you, Mr. Trillio, you may begin.

Trent Trujillo
UDR Inc - Vice President - Investor Relations

Thank you, and welcome to UDR's quarterly financial results conference call.

Our press release and supplemental disclosure package were distributed yesterday afternoon and posted to the Investor Relations section of our website, ir.udr.com.

In the supplement, we have reconciled all non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure in accordance with Reg G requirements.

Statements made during this call which are not historical may constitute forward

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