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    Taking Another Look at Federal Realty (FRT) Valuation After Jefferies’ Upgrade and Recent Strategic Moves

    Simply Wall St·12/17/2025 10:38:01
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    Jefferies just upgraded Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) to Buy after the REIT ramped up its coastal footprint with acquisitions like Annapolis Town Center and Village Pointe, plus fresh board oversight from Joseph D. Fisher.

    See our latest analysis for Federal Realty Investment Trust.

    Even with this busy deal calendar, the stock’s 30 day share price return of just over 3 percent and slightly positive 3 year total shareholder return suggest momentum is only slowly rebuilding after a weaker year to date patch.

    If Jefferies’ more optimistic view has you rethinking where defensive income and stability might come from, it could be worth exploring fast growing stocks with high insider ownership as your next hunting ground.

    With shares still down year to date yet trading at a double digit discount to analyst targets and a sizeable intrinsic markdown, is FRT quietly undervalued, or is the market already baking in the next leg of growth?

    Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 9.3% Undervalued

    With Federal Realty Investment Trust last closing at $100.12 against a narrative fair value near $110, the spotlight shifts to what is driving that gap.

    Continuing development and integration of residential and new retail uses within mixed use centers, supported by persistent housing unaffordability and consumer preference for walkable neighborhoods, increase overall per square foot rents and diversify income streams, contributing to higher net margins and long term cash flow stability.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Curious how steady top line growth can still coexist with shrinking margins and a richer future earnings multiple than the sector norm? The narrative leans on detailed revenue bridges, calibrated profit assumptions and a bold view on what investors will pay for those cash flows. Want to see exactly how those moving parts stack up into that higher fair value?

    Result: Fair Value of $110.39 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, sustained higher rates or weaker leasing demand in new markets could compress margins and derail the upbeat growth and valuation narrative.

    Find out about the key risks to this Federal Realty Investment Trust narrative.

    Build Your Own Federal Realty Investment Trust Narrative

    If you see the story differently or want to stress test the assumptions yourself, you can build a custom view in just a few minutes: Do it your way.

    A great starting point for your Federal Realty Investment Trust research is our analysis highlighting 4 key rewards and 3 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.