Regency Centers Secures A- Credit Rating With Stable Outlook From S&P

Group 1 - S&P Global Ratings raised Regency Centers' credit rating to 'A-' with a stable outlook, reflecting solid operating performance and financial strength supported by a high-quality, grocery-anchored portfolio [1][3] - Regency Centers is strategically positioned with premium shopping centers in affluent suburban and urban areas, ensuring dependable traffic and solid demand amid a healthy retail real estate environment [2] - The company reported better-than-expected Q4 2024 results, with NAREIT funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.09, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$1.07, and showing a 6.9% year-over-year growth [4] Group 2 - Regency Centers' shares have gained 6.9% over the past six months, outperforming the industry growth of 3% [5] - Other top-ranked stocks in the retail REIT sector include Essential Properties Realty Trust and Tanger, Inc., both carrying a Zacks Rank 2 [6] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Essential Properties Realty's 2025 FFO per share indicates an 8.6% increase year-over-year, while Tanger's estimate suggests a 5.6% year-over-year growth [8]