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One of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the United States, Kimco Realty owns interests in 568 shopping centers throughout major markets in the US, representing roughly 101 million square feet.

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Kimco Realty Corporation Class L Depositary Shares, each of which represents a one-one thousandth fractional interest in a share of 5.125% Class L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $25,000.00 per share

Kimco Realty Corporation Class M Depositary Shares, each of which represents a one-one thousandth fractional interest in a share of 5.25% Class M Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $25,000.00 per share

Kimco Realty Corporation Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 7.25% Class N Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock

In the current market session, Kimco Realty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) stock price is at $21.38, after a 0.90% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 5.35%, and in the past year, by 10.52%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747159235_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Kimco Realty P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Kimco Realty has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 61.92 of the Retail REITs industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747159235_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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A Look Into Kimco Realty Inc's Price Over Earnings

Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Goldfarb maintains Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $29 to $28.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Kimco Realty, Lowers Price Target to $28

Raymond James analyst RJ Milligan maintains Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) with a Strong Buy and lowers the price target from $28 to $26.

Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Kimco Realty, Lowers Price Target to $26

Kimco Realty's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.51% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.83 million shares sold short, which is 4.41% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.91 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?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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Kimco Realty Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746194419_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kimco Realty 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 Kimco Realty'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>, Kimco Realty's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.95%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About Kimco Realty?

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Kimco Realty shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and raised its FY25 FFO guidance with its midpoint above estimates.

Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) raises FY2025 FFO guidance from $1.70-$1.72 to $1.71-$1.74 vs $1.71 analyst estimate..

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Kimco Realty Raises FY2025 FFO Guidance from $1.70-$1.72 to $1.71-$1.74 vs $1.71 Est

Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.42 by 4.76 percent. This is a 12.82 percent increase over earnings of $0.39 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $536.62 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $522.21 million by 2.76 percent. This is a 6.53 percent increase over sales of $503.75 million the same period last year.

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Kimco Realty Q1 FFO $0.44 Beats $0.42 Estimate, Sales $536.62M Beat $522.21M Estimate

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Scotiabank analyst Greg McGinniss maintains Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $24 to $23.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Kimco Realty, Lowers Price Target to $23

Kimco Realty's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.17% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.45 million shares sold short, which is 3.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.19 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?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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Kimco Realty Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744142420_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kimco Realty 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 Kimco Realty'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>, Kimco Realty's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.16%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.

What Does the Market Think About Kimco Realty?

Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.26% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.58%. Currently, Kimco Realty has a market capitalization of $14.22 billion. 
Buying $100 In KIM: If an investor had bought $100 of KIM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $247.69 today based on a price of $20.93 for KIM at the time of writing.
<h3>Kimco Realty's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743633954_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Kimco Realty 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods cut KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) price target from $76 to $65. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Jade Rahmani maintained a Market Perform rating. KB Home shares closed at $58.57 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KBH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Tigress Financial raised the price target for Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) from $28 to $32. Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintained a Strong Buy rating. Carnival shares closed at $21.26 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barrington Research boosted WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WNS#NYSE">WNS</a>) price target from $63 to $75. Barrington Research analyst Vincent Colicchio maintained an Outperform rating. WNS shares closed at $64.80 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WNS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wedbush raised the price target for Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HURN#NASDAQ">HURN</a>) from $150 to $165. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating. Huron Consulting shares closed at $145.00 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HURN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup lowered the price target for Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) from $116 to $71. Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintained a Neutral rating. Kura Sushi shares closed at $58.58 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KRUS/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Guggenheim raised InflaRx N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFRX#NASDAQ">IFRX</a>) price target from $7 to $10. Guggenheim analyst Yatin Suneja maintained a Buy rating. InflaRx shares settled at $1.33 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IFRX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays cut Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) price target from $120 to $110. Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintained an Overweight rating. Pentair shares closed at $91.20 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo cut Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) price target from $24 to $23. Wells Fargo analyst Dori Kesten maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Kimco Realty shares closed at $21.19 on Monday. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KIM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Susquehanna cut the price target for Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBG#NASDAQ">HUBG</a>) from $55 to $48. Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintained a Positive rating. Hub Group shares settled at $37.72 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HUBG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird cut Core &amp; Main, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNM#NYSE">CNM</a>) price target from $66 to $65. Baird analyst David Manthey maintained an Outperform rating. Core &amp; Main shares closed at $49.52 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Dori Kesten maintains Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $24 to $23.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Kimco Realty, Lowers Price Target to $23

7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $23.43, with a high estimate of $26.00 and a low estimate of $21.00. Experiencing a 8.73% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $25.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742238015_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Kimco Realty 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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<td>Nick Joseph</td>
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<td>Greg McGinniss</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
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<td>$26.00</td>
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<td>Vikram Malhorta</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Kimco Realty. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Kimco Realty compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Kimco Realty's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Kimco Realty's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KIM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Kimco Realty analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Kimco Realty Better</h2>
One of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the United States, Kimco Realty owns interests in 568 shopping centers throughout major markets in the US, representing roughly 101 million square feet.
<h3>Kimco Realty: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Kimco Realty showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 16.34% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Kimco Realty's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 28.62%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kimco Realty's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.42%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kimco Realty's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.74%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, Kimco Realty adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</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 will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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The Analyst Verdict: Kimco Realty In The Eyes Of 7 Experts

Citigroup analyst Nick Joseph maintains Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $27 to $21.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Kimco Realty, Lowers Price Target to $21

Kimco Realty's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.1% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.99 million shares sold short, which is 3.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.18 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?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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Kimco Realty Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741881631_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kimco Realty 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 Kimco Realty'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>, Kimco Realty's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.88%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Kimco Realty?

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Shares of real estate ETFs are trading lower following a rise in treasury yields, which can raise borrowing costs for firms and enhance the relative attractiveness of bonds for income-oriented investors.

Mizuho analyst Vikram Malhorta maintains Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $26 to $22.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Kimco Realty, Lowers Price Target to $22

Ratings for Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) were provided by 6 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M 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>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $24.83, a high estimate of $26.00, and a low estimate of $23.00. Marking an increase of 1.76%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $24.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739905254_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Kimco Realty by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Paolone</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dori Kesten</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Sakwa</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Paolone</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Malhorta</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg McGinniss</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Kimco Realty. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Kimco Realty compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Kimco Realty's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Kimco Realty'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/KIM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Kimco Realty analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Kimco Realty</h2>
One of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the United States, Kimco Realty owns interests in 567 shopping centers throughout major markets in the US, representing roughly 101 million square feet.
<h3>Breaking Down Kimco Realty's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Kimco Realty's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 13.8%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Kimco Realty's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 25.22%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kimco Realty's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.21%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kimco Realty's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.65%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Kimco Realty's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.8, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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6 Analysts Have This To Say About Kimco Realty

JP Morgan analyst Anthony Paolone maintains Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $25 to $24.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Kimco Realty, Lowers Price Target to $24

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