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Kimco Realty Corporation(KIM)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.27% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$23.4
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KIM

10/28/2026: KIM (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 2 days. Simulated Profits (-1.27%). Updated daily EoD!

Kimco Realty Corporation is a major retail REIT specializing in high-quality, grocery-anchored shopping centers across key U.S. metropolitan markets. The company has a strong reputation for maintaining a high-occupancy portfolio and an investment-grade balance sheet, which supports its steady dividend payments. Its primary growth story involves capitalizing on high-growth Sun Belt markets and redeveloping existing sites into mixed-use assets. However, investors should monitor risks related to interest rate sensitivity, the evolving retail landscape, and the execution of integration strategies. This stock is well-suited for income-oriented and value-focused investors looking for defensive exposure to the U.S. commercial real estate sector.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile Kimco offers steady growth, it is more aligned with income generation than aggressive capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to move based on macroeconomic interest rate trends rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock is often viewed as a value play when priced attractively relative to its Net Asset Value.
Dividend investorStrong fitKimco is a reliable dividend payer suitable for investors seeking consistent income from real estate.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe defensive nature of grocery-anchored retail provides relative stability compared to other commercial real estate sectors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumAs a REIT, the stock is sensitive to interest rate changes which can cause fluctuations in price.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must monitor the price-to-FFO ratio to ensure they are not overpaying relative to property income.
Competition risk (Retail Real Estate)MediumThe market for high-quality retail sites is competitive, impacting acquisition costs and rent growth.
Business qualityStrongThe company's focus on essential, grocery-anchored retail provides a high-quality foundation for long-term operations.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is generally well-supported by operating cash flow from core assets.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful redevelopment and integration of properties are critical for maintaining competitive returns.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 27.86%
Avg. Invested days 51
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
KIM receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KIM has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+42.2%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 36.1%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+5.1%), modest insider ownership of 2.21%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KIM's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 54.7% and operating margin of 35.2%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is KIM's strongest growth driver at +42.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+13.4%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+5.1%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 104.2% and approximately 97.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.21% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.15%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 8.66%
Cohen & Steers Inc 8.44%
State Street Corp 7.00%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.57%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KIM generates approximately $547 of gross profit, $352 of operating income, and $361 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.47%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Large / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.90B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 27.88
1Y Target Price 25.82
Price to earnings Ratio 27.88
1Y Target Price 25.82
Volume (30-day avg) 5.1M shares
Beta 0.96
52 Weeks Range 18.96 - 26.34
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 18.96 - 26.34
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.36%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.85

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Rental RevenueBase rent and percentage rent collected from tenants in shopping centers.Most income comes from stable rent payments made by grocery stores and other essential retailers.
Property Management & OtherManagement fees and ancillary service income from properties.Secondary revenue streams from managing complex properties and mixed-use sites.
Geography (US)Properties located across major metropolitan areas in the United States.The company is entirely focused on the U.S. market, specifically high-growth Sun Belt and coastal regions.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When Before Market
Estimate 0.46
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 27.76%
Operating Margin (TTM) 36.57%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) 5.81%

Valuation

Trailing PE 27.88
Forward PE 28.01
Enterprise Value 24.02B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.27
Enterprise Value 24.02B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.27
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.98
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.53
Shares Outstanding 670.79M
Shares Floating 654.11M
Shares Outstanding 670.79M
Shares Floating 654.11M
Percent Insiders 2.21
Percent Institutions 104.22

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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