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Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc(ARE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 3 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-9.62% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$47.37
10/02/2026
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10/02/2026: ARE (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 3 days. Simulated Profits (-9.62%). Updated daily EoD!

Alexandria Real Estate Equities is a leading REIT that focuses exclusively on providing specialized laboratory and office space to the life science and technology industries. The company is known for its strategic clustering in major innovation hubs, which helps maintain high demand and strong long-term relationships with premier biotech tenants. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the continued expansion of life science R&D, while the main risks involve elevated interest rates and potential oversupply in specific regional markets. The stock is particularly well-suited for dividend-focused investors, though market volatility requires monitoring of the company's development pipeline and overall leverage levels.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is driven by specialized real estate demand, but REITs are typically yield-focused.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe sector has faced recent headwinds, lacking the strong upturn signal momentum traders often seek.
Value investorStrong fitCurrent valuation may be attractive for long-term investors seeking high-quality real estate assets.
Dividend investorStrong fitAlexandria has a strong history of consistent dividend payments and growth.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile assets are high quality, REITs generally carry sensitivity to interest rate and market volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highREIT stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes and macro economic sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumReal estate valuations depend on cap rates which are influenced by the broader interest rate environment.
Competition riskMedium / highIncreasing supply of lab space from traditional office REITs could put pressure on occupancy and rent growth.
Business qualityStrongThe company owns highly sought-after, mission-critical assets in premier innovation hubs.
Dividend incomeStrongReliable dividend history makes it a staple for income-oriented portfolios.
Execution riskMediumThe company must manage complex, multi-year construction projects successfully to realize growth.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -54.73%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ARE receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ARE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 47.6%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-543.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (-2.6%), weak profitability (net margin -48.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ARE's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.4B (47.6% of revenue). Operating efficiency is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
ARE's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -2.6% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-543.0%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-6.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 99.8% and approximately 89.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.38% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 12.60%
NORGES BANK 9.55%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 8.14%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.30%
State Street Corp 6.16%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ARE generates approximately $689 of gross profit, $-405 of operating income, and $476 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ARE has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.09B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 52.57
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 52.57
Volume (30-day avg) 1.9M shares
Beta 1.17
52 Weeks Range 38.32 - 79.52
Updated Date 10/02/2026
52 Weeks Range 38.32 - 79.52
Updated Date 10/02/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 7.33%
Basic EPS (TTM) -6.05

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Rental RevenueLease income from lab and office spaces in key innovation clusters.The core of the business, providing steady, long-term contractual income.
Venture CapitalReturns from investments in life science and technology companies.A secondary income stream that adds alpha but carries higher risk.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 16.69
Enterprise Value 21.62B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.85
Enterprise Value 21.62B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.85
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.44
Shares Outstanding 172.10M
Shares Floating 154.68M
Shares Outstanding 172.10M
Shares Floating 154.68M
Percent Insiders 1.38
Percent Institutions 99.82

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Pasadena, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 1997-05-27
CEO & Chief Investment Officer Mr. Peter M. Moglia
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Office
Full time employees 514
Full time employees 514

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative Megacampus" ecosystems in AAA life science and advanced technology innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. was established in 1994 and was incorporated in Maryland.