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EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)

EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: EGP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Number of Analysts

4 star rating from financial analysts

20 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $192.21

1 Year Target Price $192.21

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$192.21 Target price
52w Low $135.27
Current$174.88
52w High $184.12

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 3.2%
Avg. Invested days 46
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 9.48B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 37.33
1Y Target Price 192.21
Price to earnings Ratio 37.33
1Y Target Price 192.21
Volume (30-day avg) 20
Beta 1.12
52 Weeks Range 135.27 - 184.12
Updated Date 11/8/2025
52 Weeks Range 135.27 - 184.12
Updated Date 11/8/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.30%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.76

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-23
When -
Estimate 1.24
Actual 1.26

Profitability

Profit Margin 35.67%
Operating Margin (TTM) 40.74%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.42%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.83%

Valuation

Trailing PE 37.33
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 10538106170
Price to Sales(TTM) 13.62
Enterprise Value 10538106170
Price to Sales(TTM) 13.62
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.3
Shares Outstanding 53348644
Shares Floating 52620147
Shares Outstanding 53348644
Shares Floating 52620147
Percent Insiders 0.92
Percent Institutions 102.65

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EastGroup Properties Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

EastGroup Properties, Inc. was founded in 1969 and went public in 1993. It is a self-administered equity REIT that develops, acquires, and manages industrial properties focused primarily in Sunbelt markets.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Industrial Properties: EastGroup focuses on the development, acquisition, and operation of high-quality distribution and business distribution properties, particularly in the Sunbelt region of the U.S.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Marshall A. Loeb is the CEO. The company operates as a REIT with a board of directors and a management team overseeing various aspects of property management, development, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Industrial Space Leasing: EastGroup leases industrial spaces to various tenants for distribution, logistics, and light manufacturing purposes. It focuses on markets with high growth potential and barriers to entry. Limited specific market share data is available, but EastGroup operates in a competitive market with other REITs. Competitors include Prologis, Duke Realty (now part of Prologis), and Rexford Industrial Realty.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industrial REIT sector is currently experiencing strong demand driven by e-commerce growth and the need for modern logistics facilities. Supply chain resilience is also driving demand. However, rising interest rates and potential economic slowdown are creating headwinds.

Positioning

EastGroup focuses on Sunbelt markets, providing a competitive advantage through regional specialization and deep market knowledge. They emphasize high-quality properties and tenant relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The industrial real estate market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. EastGroup's strategy allows it to capitalize on regional growth within the larger market. Precise TAM estimates vary.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Sunbelt Market Focus
  • Strong Internal Growth
  • Disciplined Capital Allocation
  • High-Quality Portfolio
  • Experienced Management Team

Weaknesses

  • Geographic Concentration (Sunbelt reliant)
  • Sensitivity to Economic Cycles
  • Reliance on Rental Income
  • Smaller Size Compared to Larger REITs
  • Interest Rate Sensitivity

Opportunities

  • Continued E-commerce Growth
  • Expansion into New Sunbelt Markets
  • Acquisition Opportunities
  • Increased Demand for Last-Mile Logistics
  • Rising Rental Rates

Threats

  • Economic Downturn
  • Rising Interest Rates
  • Increased Competition
  • Oversupply of Industrial Space
  • Geopolitical Risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • PLD
  • EQIX
  • ARE
  • FRT
  • PSA

Competitive Landscape

EastGroup's competitive advantage lies in its Sunbelt focus and strong local market knowledge. It competes with larger national REITs like Prologis (PLD) and regional players. Their small cap status can be an advantage or disadvantage

Major Acquisitions

Not Applicable at this time. Please consult current financial reports.

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 200
  • Strategic Rationale: Expand into a high-growth Sunbelt market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: EastGroup has demonstrated growth through development, acquisitions, and rent increases. Sunbelt market focus has fueled expansion.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates typically project continued growth, driven by Sunbelt market dynamics and industrial property demand. These are always dependent on the overall economic condition.

Recent Initiatives: EastGroup focuses on strategic acquisitions and development projects to expand its portfolio in targeted Sunbelt markets.

Summary

EastGroup Properties demonstrates focused growth in the Sunbelt, capitalizing on strong regional demand for industrial spaces. The company benefits from strategic acquisitions and development but faces challenges from economic fluctuations and rising interest rates. They have displayed solid growth and are working towards even higher growth. A strong focus on the Sunbelt region may prove to be a risk in the long term.

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Data Sources:

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About EastGroup Properties Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Ridgeland, MS, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-03-17
President, CEO & Director Mr. Marshall A. Loeb
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Industrial
Full time employees 101
Full time employees 101

EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), a member of the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 2000 Indexes, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in high-growth markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Texas, Florida, California, Arizona and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 20,000 to 100,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. The Company's portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 64.4 million square feet.