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Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) by 90.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 509,498 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an additional 241,684 shares during the

Investors with an interest in REIT and Equity Trust - Retail stocks have likely encountered both EPR Properties (EPR) and Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) ("Federal Realty") announced today that on August 6, 2026, its operating partnership, Federal Realty OP LP (the "Partnership"), priced the previously announced offering (the "Offering") of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.500% exchangeable senior notes due 2031 (the "notes") in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) ("Federal Realty") announced today that its operating partnership, Federal Realty OP LP (the "Partnership"), launched an offering (the "Offering"), subject to market conditions and other factors, of $400 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior notes due 2031 (the "notes") in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

MAC's Q2 FFO and revenues top estimates as stronger portfolio NOI, occupancy gains and tenant demand fuel growth.

Amundi lifted its stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) by 6.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 168,901 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an additional 10,102 shares during the

Federal Realty remains a Buy, supported by a premier, supply-constrained property portfolio and disciplined growth strategy. FRT achieved 6.8% Core FFO/share growth in Q2, with robust leasing, 15% cash rent growth, and a 96.1% leased rate. Key growth drivers include small-shop lease-up, anchor repositioning, residential development, and $1.4 billion in acquisition opportunities at attractive cap rates.

Federal Realty Trust delivered record leasing activity and raised full-year guidance, demonstrating resilience amid higher-for-longer interest rates. FRT's Q2 revenue rose 7% to $335.71 million, core FFO grew 7% to $1.88, and occupancy remains near pre-GFC highs. Management increased 2026 core FFO guidance to $7.48–$7.56, expects mid-94% occupancy, and raised the dividend for the 59th consecutive year.