Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for Sun Communities (SUI)
by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat GemA number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Sun Communities (NYSE: SUI):
- 5/5/2026 – Sun Communities had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $147.00 to $141.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 5/1/2026 – Sun Communities was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c)”.
- 4/29/2026 – Sun Communities had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Evercore Inc. They now have a $144.00 price target on the stock.
- 4/29/2026 – Sun Communities had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $148.00 to $151.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
- 4/15/2026 – Sun Communities was downgraded by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from “buy” to “hold”. They now have a $138.00 price target on the stock.
- 4/13/2026 – Sun Communities was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
- 3/31/2026 – Sun Communities is now covered by Mizuho. They set an “outperform” rating and a $143.00 price target on the stock.
- 3/16/2026 – Sun Communities is now covered by Zelman & Associates. They set an “outperform” rating and a $127.75 price target on the stock.
Sun Communities Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were paid a dividend of $1.12 per share. This represents a $4.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.6%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. This is a positive change from Sun Communities’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.04. Sun Communities’s dividend payout ratio is currently 40.69%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Sun Communities
In other news, Director Clunet R. Lewis sold 3,800 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.01, for a total transaction of $516,838.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 16,817 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,287,280.17. This represents a 18.43% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.58% of the company’s stock.
Sun Communities, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, ownership and operation of manufactured housing communities, recreational vehicle (RV) resorts and marinas. The company’s portfolio spans more than 500 manufactured housing communities and over 160 RV resorts, offering affordable, long-term housing as well as short-stay recreational lodging. Through professional on-site management and amenity-rich community designs, Sun Communities serves a diverse customer base that includes retirees, workforce families and vacationers.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Sun Communities has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest operators in its sector.