Camden Property Trust (CPT)

In the past six months, Camden Property Trust's stock has been influenced by several events. The company reported strong Q2 and Q3 2025 financial results, with Core FFO exceeding guidance. Camden declared quarterly cash dividends of $1.05 per share for Q2, Q3, and Q4 2025. In Q2 2025, Camden acquired Camden Clearwater in Tampa, FL, and sold units in Houston and Dallas, recognizing a significant gain. In December 2025, Camden Property Trust announced a dual listing on NYSE Texas. There were several analyst rating changes and price target adjustments. An amended antitrust lawsuit was filed, implicating Camden Property Trust and other landlords for allegedly colluding to inflate rental prices.

Demand for Camden Property Trust's apartment products and services exhibits clear seasonality. The peak rental season typically occurs during spring and summer, from May to September, with higher demand and rental prices. Demand decelerates in the fall and is slowest during the winter months, from October to April, with lower rental rates.

Camden Property Trust operates in the Real Estate sector, focusing on multifamily housing within the residential REIT industry. The company's primary offerings are apartment homes in various styles, equipped with modern amenities. Camden Builders, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, provides expertise in property development, acquisition, and construction services.

Camden Property Trust primarily focuses its operations on the U.S. Sunbelt region and other high-growth urban and suburban markets. As of December 31, 2025, Camden owned and operated 172 properties containing 58,759 apartment homes across the United States. Upon completion of properties currently under development, its portfolio is projected to expand to 175-177 properties with 59,921 to 60,578 apartment homes. Key states and areas include Texas, Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. Metro area.

In the past year, Camden Property Trust's brand reputation has been significantly impacted by an expanded antitrust lawsuit alleging collusion to inflate rental prices. Camden has denied these allegations and intends to vigorously defend itself. Camden has been recognized for its workplace culture, earning a spot on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 18 consecutive years. Additionally, a settlement related to illegal eviction fees was finalized, including payments to affected tenants and clearing eviction records.

Camden Property Trust's ownership is predominantly institutional, with approximately 93.52% of shares held by institutional investors as of April 2025, and nearly 97% by major investment firms and funds. Key institutional holders include Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co., BlackRock, Inc., State Street Global Advisors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., and Victory Capital Management Inc. Insider holdings stood at 1.40% as of April 2025.