Equity REITs more than double stock buybacks in Q1 - report
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 04 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Equity REITs Stock Buybacks: In the first quarter, Equity REITs significantly increased their stock repurchase activity, buying back approximately $993.2 million in shares, compared to $456.2 million in Q4 2024 and $859.8 million in Q1 2024.
Top Repurchasers and New Programs: Alexandria Real Estate Equities led with $212.9 million in buybacks, while hotel REITs were the largest subsector repurchasers at $285.3 million; additionally, 13 new share repurchase programs were announced, including a notable $2 billion plan by Realty Income.
Analyst Views on XLRE
Wall Street analysts forecast XLRE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XLRE is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
