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Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company currently owns a portfolio of 666 properties, which includes 350 manufactured housing communities, 179 residential vehicle communities, and 137 marina properties. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.

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In the last three months, 4 analysts have published ratings on Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Sun Communities, presenting an average target of $137.5, a high estimate of $142.00, and a low estimate of $131.00. A decline of 4.01% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
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<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Sun Communities is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Anthony Hau</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
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<td>Peter Abramowitz</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
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<td>James Feldman</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
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<td>Anthony Hau</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sun Communities. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Sun Communities compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Sun Communities's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SUI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Sun Communities analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Sun Communities's Background</h2>
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company currently owns a portfolio of 666 properties, which includes 350 manufactured housing communities, 179 residential vehicle communities, and 137 marina properties. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Sun Communities's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Sun Communities's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.59%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Sun Communities's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -30.08%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -3.07%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sun Communities's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.32%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Sun Communities's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.04, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Sun Communities

Truist Securities analyst Anthony Hau maintains Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $136 to $142.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Sun Communities, Raises Price Target to $142

Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) is a fully integrated REIT that owns, operates, or has an interest in a portfolio of 667 developed MH, RV and Marina properties comprising 179,310 developed sites and approximately 48,030 wet slips and dry storage spaces in the U.S., the UK and Canada.
It is set to report its Q1 2025 earnings on April 28. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post revenues of $702.44 million, up from $671.30 million in the year-ago period.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Bought Sun Communities Stock 10 Years Ago</h2>
The company's stock traded at approximately $67.60 per share 10 years ago. If you had invested $10,000, you could have bought roughly 148 shares. Currently, shares trade at $134.04, meaning your investment's value could have grown to $19,828 from stock price appreciation alone. However, Sun Communities also paid dividends during these 10 years.&nbsp;
Sun Communities' dividend yield is currently 2.76%. Over the last 10 years, it has paid about $31.20 in dividends per share, which means you could have made $4,615 from dividends alone.&nbsp;
Summing up $19,828 and $4,615, we end up with the final value of your investment, which is $24,443. This is how much you could have made if you had invested $10,000 in Sun Communities stock 10 years ago. This means a total return of 144.43%. However, this figure is significantly less than the S&amp;P 500 total return for the same period, which was 221.81%.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Could The Next 10 Years Bring?&nbsp;</h2>
Sun Communities has a consensus rating of "Outperform" and a price target of $141.07 based on the ratings of 14 analysts. The price target implies more than 5% potential upside from the current stock price.
On Feb. 26, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting FFO of $1.41, missing the consensus estimate of $1.42, while revenue of $745.90 million came in above the consensus estimate of $722.18 million, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43991984/sun-communities-q4-2024-ffo-1-41-misses-1-42-estimate-sales-745-90m-beat-722-18m-estimate">Benzinga</a>.
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The company provided its Q1 2025 guidance for Core FFO per share attributable to the consolidated portfolio (excluding marinas) in the range of $0.78 to $0.86. For the full year, the core FFO per share is expected to be between $4.81 and $5.05.
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Given the expected upside potential, growth-focused investors may find Sun Communities stock attractive. Furthermore, they can benefit from the company's solid dividend yield of 2.76% and consistent hikes. Sun Communities has raised its dividend consecutively for the last eight years.
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IonQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>): The quantum computing company saw strong interest from readers during the week on the heels <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/02/43993251/ionq-q4-eps-miss-500-million-offering-ceo-appointment-acquires-stake-in-id-quantique-details">of quarterly earnings</a> and a CEO change announcement. The company missed analyst estimates for earnings per share while beating revenue estimates in the quarter. The company has beaten revenue estimates in more than 10 straight quarters.
"We had IonQ's best year yet in 2024, exceeding the high ends of both our bookings and revenue guidance ranges and making truly significant technical strides," IonQ executive chair Peter Chapman said.
Along with quarterly financial results, the company announced an at-the-market equity offering of up to $500 million. The company also announced two agreements with SK Telecom and ID Quantique.
Perhaps the biggest news was the announcement that Chapman will transition from the CEO role to executive chairman with Board of Directors member Niccolo de Masi, who helped take IonQ <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/21/03/20054892/first-pure-play-quantum-computing-company-comes-public-what-investors-should-know-about-ionq">public via SPAC merger</a>, becoming the company's new president and CEO.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): The beverage company saw strong interest from readers after reporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43940008/keurig-dr-pepper-q4-earnings-beat-estimates-stock-gains">quarterly financial results</a>. The company's earnings per share beat Street consensus estimates, continuing a trend that includes six beats and four in-line numbers for earnings per share in the last 10 quarters. The company's revenue beat analyst estimates and has now topped analyst estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters. Among the highlights in the report was a 10.3% year-over-year increase for the company's US Refreshment Beverages segment. The beverage company cited strong brand awareness <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43966231/keurig-dr-peppers-dirty-soda-success-social-media-fuels-eighth-consecutive-year-of-market-share-growth">on social media </a>and Dr. Pepper hitting market share growth for an eighth consecutive year.
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Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>): The residential REIT saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes after the company announced an<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43917549/sun-communities-reaps-5-65-billion-from-safe-harbor-sale-refines-strategy"> agreement to sell </a>its interest in Safe Harbor Marinas to an affiliate of Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>). The deal will bring in proceeds of $5.5 billion after costs for Sun Communities, which the company plans to use towards debt reduction, investments in core businesses and for shareholder distributions.
An owner of manufactured homes, RV parks and marina properties, the transaction will see manufactured homes and RVs represent around 90% of the company's net operating income.
"This transaction allows Sun to focus on our core businesses which operate at high margins and produce durable income streams," Sun's Capital Allocation Committee Chair Jeff Blau said.
After the announced transaction, the company <a href="https://suncommunities.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sun-communities-reports-2024-fourth-quarter-and-full-year">reported </a>fourth-quarter financial results with FFO missing analyst estimates for a third straight quarter and revenue beating estimates. The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in eight of the last 10 quarters.
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Sun Communities Sees Q1 2025 FFO $0.78-$0.86 Vs $1.28 Estimate; Sees FY25 FFO $4.81-$5.05 Vs $7.07 Estimate

Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.42 by 0.7 percent. This is a 5.22 percent increase over earnings of $1.34 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $745.90 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $722.18 million by 3.28 percent. This is a 2.64 percent increase over sales of $726.70 million the same period last year.

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Sun Communities Q4 2024 FFO $1.41 Misses $1.42 Estimate, Sales $745.90M Beat $722.18M Estimate

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Shares of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRDG#NASDAQ">BRDG</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after Apollo Global Management announced that it will acquire the company in a $1.5 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BRDG/news">all-stock transactio</a>n.
Bridge Investment Group shares surged 35.2% to $10.71 on Monday.
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<li>Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) climbed 7.2% to $135.17 after the company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its interests in the Safe Harbor Marinas business to affiliates of Blackstone Infrastructure.</li>
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Sun Communities shares are trading higher after the company announced  that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its interests in the Safe Harbor Marinas business to affiliates of Blackstone Infrastructure.

Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) shares are surging on Monday after the residential REIT company disclosed a definitive agreement to sell its entire interest in Safe Harbor Marinas to Blackstone&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) Blackstone Infrastructure affiliates<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43912304/sun-communities-inc-announces-sale-of-safe-harbor-marinas-to-blackstone-infrastructure-in-an-all-c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> in all-cash purchase of $5.65 billion</a>.
The purchase price reflects an approximate 21x multiple on Safe Harbor&#8217;s estimated 2024 Funds From Operations (FFO).
This transaction aligns with Sun's strategic focus on its core MH and RV segments, improving its financial flexibility and leverage profile.
The transaction is expected to generate approximately $5.5 billion in pre-tax proceeds after transaction costs.
Sun Communities plans to use the proceeds for debt reduction, shareholder distributions and reinvestment in the company's core businesses.
The transaction is subject to standard closing conditions, with the initial closing expected in the second quarter of 2025.
After the transaction, Sun&#8217;s North American MH and RV portfolio is expected to represent around 90% of the Company's Net Operating Income (NOI), streamlining its focus as a dedicated MH and RV owner and operator.
The transaction is set to significantly reduce Sun&#8217;s debt. Pro forma, the company expects its net debt to trailing 12-month EBITDA ratio to drop from approximately<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance"> 6.0x to between 2.5x and 3.0x upon closing</a>.
By reducing exposure to Service, Retail, Dining and Entertainment (SRD&amp;E) and other non-annual income sources, the transaction is expected to improve the company's margin profile, overhead efficiency, capital expenditure needs and revenue-to-cash flow conversion.
The deal will monetize a successful investment, generating strong returns for shareholders, with an estimated book gain of $1.3 billion from Sun's roughly four-year ownership of Safe Harbor.
&#8220;This transaction allows Sun to focus on our core businesses which operate at high margins and produce durable income streams, and we are confident they will continue to deliver strong, consistent long-term growth,&#8221; stated Jeff Blau, chair of Sun&#8217;s Capital Allocation Committee. 
Gary Shiffman, chairman and CEO of Sun, said, &#8220;We are very pleased with this transaction which further accelerates Sun&#8217;s strategy to improve the Company&#8217;s leverage profile and refocus on our core segments.&#8221;
&#8221;We anticipate that Blackstone will further Safe Harbor&#8217;s position as the leading marina and superyacht servicing business in the U.S.&#8221;
The company plans to release its fourth quarter and year-end earnings results after the market closes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">on Wednesday, February 26, 2025</a>.&nbsp;
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Price Action: SUI shares are up 4.28% at $131.46 at the last check Monday.
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Sun Communities Reaps $5.65 Billion From Safe Harbor Sale, Refines Strategy

Sun Communities shares are trading higher after the company announced the sale of Safe Harbor Marinas to Blackstone for $5.65 billion.

Asset Sales

Sun Communities Entered Into Agreement To Sell 100% Interest Of Safe Harbor Marinas To Blackstone Infrastructure For $5.65B

Sun Communities's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.98% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.60 million shares sold short, which is 2.74% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.51 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Sun Communities Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740073527_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sun Communities has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sun Communities's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sun Communities's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.79%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into Sun Communities's Recent Short Interest

A notable insider purchase on January 13, was reported by Brian M Hermelin, Director at Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>), based on the most recent SEC filing.
What Happened: Hermelin made a significant move by purchasing 1,600 shares of Sun Communities as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000912593/000091259325000037//Archives/edgar/data/912593/000091259325000037/0000912593-25-000037-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction's total worth stands at $196,224.
The latest update on Tuesday morning shows Sun Communities shares down by 0.0%, trading at $122.21.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Sun Communities</h3>
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company currently owns a portfolio of 666 properties, which includes 350 manufactured housing communities, 179 residential vehicle communities, and 137 marina properties. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
<h3>Sun Communities: Delving into Financials</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Sun Communities faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -3.48% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 48.36%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Sun Communities's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 2.31.
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Debt Management: Sun Communities's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.98, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Sun Communities's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 65.7.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 4.83 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Sun Communities's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Sun Communities's EV/EBITDA ratio at 17.92 suggests potential undervaluation, falling below industry averages.
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Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Uncovering the Importance of Insider Activity</h3>
While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Sun Communities Director Trades $196K In Company Stock

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 10 analysts have published ratings on Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) in the last three months.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $136.5, along with a high estimate of $160.00 and a low estimate of $114.00. This current average has decreased by 7.28% from the previous average price target of $147.22. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735840847_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Sun Communities among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Peter Abramowitz</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
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<td>James Feldman</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
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<td>Anthony Hau</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Goldsmith</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Joshua Dennerlein</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kim</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
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<td>Brad Heffern</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
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<td>Wesley Golladay</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
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<td>Steve Sakwa</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Abramowitz</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sun Communities. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Sun Communities compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Sun Communities's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Sun Communities's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SUI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Sun Communities analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Sun Communities Better</h2>
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company currently owns a portfolio of 666 properties, which includes 350 manufactured housing communities, 179 residential vehicle communities, and 137 marina properties. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
<h3>Sun Communities's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Sun Communities's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -3.48%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 30.68%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sun Communities's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.0% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sun Communities's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.68%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.98.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Assessing Sun Communities: Insights From 10 Financial Analysts

Jefferies analyst Peter Abramowitz maintains Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $145 to $142.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Sun Communities, Lowers Price Target to $142

Sun Communities's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.90 million shares sold short, which is 2.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.38 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sun Communities Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587020_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sun Communities has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sun Communities's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sun Communities's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.54%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(SUI) - Analyzing Sun Communities's Short Interest

Sun Communities's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.81 million shares sold short, which is 1.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.5 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sun Communities Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734108311_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sun Communities has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sun Communities's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sun Communities's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.50%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Arthur A. Weiss informed the Board that he will retire from the Board on December&nbsp;31, 2024, Stephanie W. Bergeron informed the Board that she will not stand for re-election to the Board at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and Clunet R. Lewis informed the Board that he intends to retire from the Board no later than the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.&nbsp;
The Company has retained a director search firm to assist in the identification of qualified candidates for the Board.

Management

Sun Communities Reveals Several Upcoming Changes To Its Board As Part Of Its Ongoing Refreshment Strategy

Wells Fargo analyst James Feldman maintains Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $154 to $135.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Sun Communities, Lowers Price Target to $135

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DEADLINE ALERT for SUI: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

Shareholders that lost money on Sun Communities, Inc.(SUI) should contact Levi & Korsinsky about pending Class Action - SUI

FINAL DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Sun Communities

Final Deadline Today for the Sun Communities, Inc. Securities Lawsuit - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - SUI

SUI Investors Have Final Opportunity to Lead Sun Communities, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

Sun Communities, Inc. Announces Date for Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Blackstone Infrastructure to Acquire Safe Harbor Marinas in $5.65B Transaction

Sun Communities Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Provides 2025 Guidance

Sun Communities, Inc. to Present at the Citi 2025 Global Property CEO Conference

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