Sun Communities (SUI)


Market Price (9/9/2026): $119.0 | Market Cap: $14.6 BilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Single-Family Residential REITs

Sun Communities (SUI)


Market Price (9/9/2026): $119.0
Market Cap: $14.6 Bil
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: Single-Family Residential REITs

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 42%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 42%

Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 3.8%, FCF Yield is 6.2%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 19%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Changing Demographics & Affordability, and Experience Economy & Recreation. Themes include Affordable Lifestyle Communities, and Outdoor Hospitality & Leisure.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -61%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 48x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.2%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -6.5%

Key risks
SUI key risks include [1] a challenging capital structure, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 42%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 42%
1 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 3.8%, FCF Yield is 6.2%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 19%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Changing Demographics & Affordability, and Experience Economy & Recreation. Themes include Affordable Lifestyle Communities, and Outdoor Hospitality & Leisure.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -61%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 48x
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.2%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -6.5%
8 Key risks
SUI key risks include [1] a challenging capital structure, Show more.

SUI in ETFs

Weight = SUI's share of each fund

VTI0.02%
ITOT0.02%
IWB0.02%
VB0.19%
USRT1.2%
IYR1.0%
SCHH0.98%
VNQ0.92%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Sun Communities (SUI) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Performance.

Sun Communities reported a significant GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders of $992.7 million, or $(8.08) per diluted share, for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), primarily driven by a $1.1 billion non-cash valuation allowance related to its UK business held-for-sale. However, this large accounting loss was largely offset by strong operational results, with Core Funds from Operations (FFO) per share reaching $1.84, surpassing the high end of the company's guidance by $0.05. Additionally, the company reported an 8% year-over-year increase in real property net operating income to $260.6 million and raised its 2026 North America Same Property NOI growth guidance by 20 basis points to 4.5%–5.3%, demonstrating underlying operational strength that countered the negative impact of the non-cash charge.

2. Strategic Capital Allocation through Share Repurchases and Consistent Dividends.

The company demonstrated a commitment to shareholder value through active capital allocation, repurchasing approximately $111.1 million of its common stock during fiscal Q2 2026 and an additional $89.0 million through July 22, 2026. This buyback activity, often occurring in the mid-$125 range, provided support for the stock price. Concurrently, Sun Communities maintained a steady quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share, yielding approximately 3.6% annually, payable on July 15, 2026. The consistent dividend payout appeals to income-focused investors, contributing to the stock's stability.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Sun Communities (SUI) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Performance.

Sun Communities reported a significant GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders of $992.7 million, or $(8.08) per diluted share, for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), primarily driven by a $1.1 billion non-cash valuation allowance related to its UK business held-for-sale. However, this large accounting loss was largely offset by strong operational results, with Core Funds from Operations (FFO) per share reaching $1.84, surpassing the high end of the company's guidance by $0.05. Additionally, the company reported an 8% year-over-year increase in real property net operating income to $260.6 million and raised its 2026 North America Same Property NOI growth guidance by 20 basis points to 4.5%–5.3%, demonstrating underlying operational strength that countered the negative impact of the non-cash charge.

2. Strategic Capital Allocation through Share Repurchases and Consistent Dividends.

The company demonstrated a commitment to shareholder value through active capital allocation, repurchasing approximately $111.1 million of its common stock during fiscal Q2 2026 and an additional $89.0 million through July 22, 2026. This buyback activity, often occurring in the mid-$125 range, provided support for the stock price. Concurrently, Sun Communities maintained a steady quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share, yielding approximately 3.6% annually, payable on July 15, 2026. The consistent dividend payout appeals to income-focused investors, contributing to the stock's stability.

3. Supportive REIT Sector Performance and Strong Manufactured Housing Fundamentals.

The broader Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector exhibited overall stability during the period, with a 3-month winning streak through June 2026, posting an average return of +3.08% in June. Although the sector experienced a slight average decline of -0.49% in July, large-cap REITs continued to perform well (+1.48%). Notably, the manufactured housing segment, in which Sun Communities operates, consistently traded at high average FFO multiples (17.6x in June and 17.8x in July), indicating sustained investor confidence and robust demand within this specific property type. This underlying sector strength provided a positive backdrop for SUI's performance.

4. Analyst Sentiment and Index Inclusion.

Despite some mixed adjustments in analyst ratings and price targets during the period, the overall consensus for Sun Communities remained a "Moderate Buy" with an average target price around $139.42. Furthermore, the stock's inclusion in the S&P Composite 1500, S&P 1000, and S&P 400 indices, effective August 13, 2026, likely contributed to its stable price trend by increasing its visibility among institutional investors and potentially driving passive investment inflows.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.0% change in SUI stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -4.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269082026Change
Stock Price ($)122.52117.65-4.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,1652,164-0.1%
P/S Multiple6.96.7-4.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1231220.1%
Cumulative Contribution-4.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SUI-4.0% 
Market (SPY)1.3%-34.6%
Sector (XLRE)-0.2%67.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -12.2% change in SUI stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -13.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269082026Change
Stock Price ($)134.00117.65-12.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,1302,1641.6%
P/S Multiple7.76.7-13.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1231220.2%
Cumulative Contribution-12.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SUI-12.2% 
Market (SPY)12.0%-8.8%
Sector (XLRE)0.8%63.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.0% change in SUI stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -8.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259082026Change
Stock Price ($)122.55117.65-4.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,1302,1641.6%
P/S Multiple7.36.7-8.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1261223.2%
Cumulative Contribution-4.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SUI-4.0% 
Market (SPY)19.8%-0.4%
Sector (XLRE)6.4%64.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.2% change in SUI stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 54.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239082026Change
Stock Price ($)107.75117.659.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,0752,164-29.6%
P/S Multiple4.36.754.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1231220.7%
Cumulative Contribution9.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SUI9.2% 
Market (SPY)76.1%23.0%
Sector (XLRE)30.2%64.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
SUI Return41%-30%-4%-5%7%-2%-6%
Peers Return64%-32%9%10%-8%3%27%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SUI Win Rate67%25%33%50%58%44% 
Peers Win Rate75%32%55%53%38%38% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SUI Max Drawdown-11%-43%-35%-18%-15%-13% 
Peers Max Drawdown-10%-36%-22%-13%-21%-13% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ELS, UMH, AMH, INVH, CPT. See SUI Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/8/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventSUIS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven282 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-39.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven402 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-11.8%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.4%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven83 days6 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-17.6%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.4%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven56 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-20.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven39 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-11.7%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.2%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven20 days125 days

Compare to ELS, UMH, AMH, INVH, CPT

In The Past

Sun Communities's stock fell -7.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 8.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventSUIS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven282 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-39.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven402 days140 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-20.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven39 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-61.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven157.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven155 days1085 days

Compare to ELS, UMH, AMH, INVH, CPT

In The Past

Sun Communities's stock fell -7.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 8.3% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About Sun Communities (SUI)

Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI) is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on the ownership, operation, and development of a diverse portfolio of communities across North America. As of September 30, 2020, the company managed a substantial collection of 432 communities.

These communities collectively comprise nearly 146,000 developed sites. Sun Communities primarily specializes in providing leasable sites within manufactured housing communities, recreational vehicle (RV) resorts, and marinas. For manufactured housing communities, the company offers land leases to residents who own their homes. In RV resorts, it provides sites for short-term or extended stays, while marinas offer boat slips and related services.

The company's main products and services revolve around providing high-quality residential, recreational, and marine sites, generating revenue primarily from lease payments. Its primary customers include residents seeking long-term manufactured housing options, vacationers and travelers utilizing RV resorts, and boat owners requiring marina services. Sun Communities serves these markets across 32 states in the U.S. and in Ontario, Canada.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Sun Communities (SUI):

  • Equity Residential for manufactured home communities and RV resorts.
  • Marriott for RV park and manufactured home sites.

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  • Manufactured Home Community Site Leases: Sun Communities leases developed land lots for residents to place their manufactured homes within planned communities, offering long-term residency and various amenities.
  • Recreational Vehicle (RV) Resort Site Leases: The company provides rental sites for recreational vehicles, catering to short-term or seasonal stays within amenity-rich resort communities.

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Sun Communities (SUI) sells primarily to individuals rather than other companies. Based on its business model of owning and operating communities, its major customer categories are:

  • Manufactured Home Residents: Individuals and families who lease sites within Sun Communities' manufactured home communities, often on a long-term basis, where they place their own manufactured homes.
  • RV Resort Guests: Individuals and families who rent sites for their recreational vehicles at Sun Communities' RV resorts, typically for short-term vacations, seasonal stays, or extended periods.
  • Marina Slip Holders: Individuals who own boats and lease slips or moorings at Sun Communities' marinas for docking and storage.
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Charles D. Young, Chief Executive Officer

Charles D. Young was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sun Communities effective October 1, 2025. He brings over 25 years of leadership experience in real estate operations, development, and investment management. Prior to joining Sun Communities, he served as President of Invitation Homes Inc., a role he held since March 2023, and also previously as Chief Operating Officer of Invitation Homes. Mr. Young has held senior roles at Starwood Waypoint Homes and Mesa Development, and earlier in his career, he worked at Goldman Sachs in real estate principal investment and mergers and acquisitions. He holds degrees from Stanford University.

Fernando Castro-Caratini, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary

Fernando Castro-Caratini assumed the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of Sun Communities effective February 4, 2026. He previously served as the company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary since May 2022, and prior to that, joined Sun Communities in November 2016 as Senior Vice President, Finance & Capital Markets. Before joining Sun Communities, Mr. Castro-Caratini worked at Citigroup within the Real Estate & Lodging Investment Banking Group, where his focus included strategic advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings for real estate and lodging clients. His background includes advising private equity clients on real estate matters. He holds a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business.

John B. McLaren, President and Chief Operating Officer

John B. McLaren was appointed President of Sun Communities on November 6, 2024, and expanded his role to include Chief Operating Officer responsibilities on March 9, 2026. He is a veteran of the company, having been with Sun Communities since 2005, and has over 20 years of experience with the company in various roles. His previous positions include Chief Operating Officer (from 2008 to 2022) and President (from 2014 to 2022). Mr. McLaren is recognized for overseeing the acquisition and integration of approximately 350 manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities during his tenure as COO. He also served as Executive Vice President from 2008 to 2014 and as Senior Vice President of Sun Home Services, a subsidiary, since August 2005. Prior to joining Sun Communities, he served as Regional Vice President at Apartment Investment & Management Company (AIMCO).

Gary A. Shiffman, Non-Executive Chairman

Gary A. Shiffman currently serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of Sun Communities, a role he transitioned into on October 1, 2025. He was instrumental in the company's early development, co-founding it in 1975 with his father, Milton M. Shiffman. Mr. Shiffman served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since Sun Communities became a public entity in 1993 until October 2025. He has more than thirty years of active involvement in the management, acquisition, construction, and development of manufactured housing communities. His leadership has overseen the acquisition, rezoning, development, expansion, and marketing of numerous manufactured home, recreational vehicle communities, and marinas. Through family-related interests, Mr. Shiffman also holds significant direct investments across various real estate asset classes, including office, multi-family, industrial, residential, and retail.

Aaron Weiss, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development

Aaron Weiss has served as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development for Sun Communities since October 2021. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating the company's corporate strategy, planning, and business development initiatives. Mr. Weiss possesses a comprehensive background in real estate, lodging, finance, and strategic advisory. Before joining Sun Communities, he was a Managing Director in Citigroup's Real Estate & Lodging Investment Banking Group, where he provided strategic and financing advice to various clients, including private equity firms, and public and private real estate and lodging companies.

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The key risks to Sun Communities (SUI) are primarily driven by macroeconomic factors, regulatory changes, and financial leverage inherent in real estate investment trusts.

Key Risks to Sun Communities (SUI)

  1. Economic and Market Conditions: Sun Communities is significantly exposed to general economic conditions, including inflation, interest rate fluctuations, and local real estate market dynamics. Adverse changes in these conditions can negatively impact occupancy rates, rental rates, and overall property values across its portfolio of manufactured housing, RV, and marina communities. Rising interest rates, in particular, increase borrowing costs and can affect the company's ability to refinance existing debt or secure new financing for acquisitions and developments.
  2. Regulatory and Legislative Changes: The company faces risks associated with evolving regulatory and legislative landscapes. This includes potential changes in zoning laws, rent control legislation, and environmental regulations, all of which could impact its operational flexibility and profitability. Additionally, maintaining its status as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) requires compliance with complex tax regulations, and any failure to adhere to these could have significant financial implications. There has also been mention of legal risks, including a securities investigation.
  3. Debt and Financial Health: As a REIT, Sun Communities carries substantial debt obligations. This leverage can limit its operational flexibility, increase its vulnerability during economic downturns, and expose it to potential increases in borrowing costs if interest rates rise. Challenges in the ability of potential manufactured home buyers to obtain financing also pose a risk, as it can impact sales and occupancy within those communities. Furthermore, the company has faced financial challenges such as a high dividend payout ratio and a declining operating margin.

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Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI) operates primarily in two main addressable markets in North America: manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle (RV) resorts and campgrounds.

Manufactured Housing Communities

  • United States: The U.S. manufactured homes market was valued at approximately USD 14.6 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 19.8 billion by 2031.
  • Canada: The Canadian manufactured homes market was valued at approximately USD 3.09 billion in 2025. It is estimated to grow to USD 3.31 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 4.66 billion by 2031.

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks and Campgrounds

  • United States: The campground and RV park industry in the United States had a revenue of approximately USD 10.7 billion in 2023. This revenue is projected to trend upwards at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.4%, reaching USD 11.4 billion over the next five years.
  • Canada: The market size of the Campgrounds & RV Parks in Canada is approximately USD 3.3 billion in 2025.
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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Sun Communities (SUI) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. North American Same-Property Net Operating Income (NOI) Growth: Sun Communities anticipates continued growth in same-property NOI across its North American portfolio, particularly in manufactured housing (MH) and recreational vehicle (RV) communities. This growth is expected to be fueled by disciplined expense management, ongoing rental increases, and sustained high occupancy rates. North American same-property NOI growth is projected at approximately 4.5% for 2026, with manufactured housing expected to grow by 5.9% and RV by 0.9%.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions and Portfolio Expansion: The company has a history of pursuing accretive growth opportunities through strategic acquisitions. In 2025, Sun Communities acquired 14 manufactured housing and annual RV communities for $457 million, and also purchased freehold interests in 32 UK properties, enhancing its long-term financial flexibility. While 2026 guidance does not explicitly include future acquisitions, the company's strong balance sheet and focus on attractive growth opportunities suggest this will remain a driver.
  3. Conversion of Transient RV Sites to Annual Stays: Sun Communities is actively pursuing a strategy to convert transient RV stays into more stable and predictable annual leases. This conversion process aims to optimize revenue streams and improve the overall stability of its RV segment.
  4. Operational Optimization and Digital Transformation: The company is focused on enhancing operational efficiency through sharpened execution and increased digital integration across its business processes. This strategic emphasis on data-driven decision-making and a unified digital infrastructure is expected to contribute to revenue growth by streamlining operations and improving performance.
  5. Sustained Demand in Manufactured Housing: The manufactured housing segment continues to be a robust driver, benefiting from the fundamental demand for attainable housing solutions. This sector is characterized by strong performance, high occupancy rates (98.1% for the same-property MH portfolio), and consistent rent growth, positioning it as a resilient component of the company's revenue.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, Sun Communities repurchased approximately 4.3 million shares of its common stock for a total of $539.1 million.
  • The Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion, effective April 30, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2026.

Share Issuance

  • In 2021, Sun Communities completed a follow-on offering of 4,025,000 shares of common stock at a price of $185.00 per share, generating gross proceeds of approximately $744.6 million.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2025, Sun Communities completed the initial closing of the sale of Safe Harbor Marinas to an affiliate of Blackstone Inc. for approximately $5.25 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds, marking a strategic exit from the marina business.
  • During 2025, the company acquired 14 manufactured housing and annual RV communities for $457.0 million.
  • In 2025, Sun Communities purchased the freehold titles to 32 UK properties, previously held under ground leases, for approximately $387 million, which strengthened its long-term financial position in the UK.

Capital Expenditures

  • Net cash used for investing activities in 2025 was $602.9 million, primarily driven by an increase in cash deployed for property acquisitions.
  • The company plans to selectively pursue future acquisition and development opportunities, supported by capital allocated into 1031 exchange escrow accounts.

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Peer Outperformance in Single-Family Residential REITs

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Share of Single-Family Residential REITs constituents that SUI has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
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Median price return by industry across the Real Estate sector, ranked by 5Y. Single-Family Residential REITs is SUI's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care REITs 14 18.6%62.4%65.2% WELL 211% · DHC 132% · CTRE 128%
Retail REITs 22 12.1%38.3%39.0% IVT 1598% · SKT 170% · SPG 107%
Other Specialized REITs 11 6.5%21.0%20.3% IRM 195% · EPR 74% · LAMR 72%
Real Estate Development 6 -13.6%11.9%19.2% JOE 55% · AXR 40% · FOR 35%
Industrial REITs 11 16.2%19.5%7.6% EGP 32% · FR 30% · PLD 19%
Hotel & Resort REITs 16 26.9%23.4%7.2% RHP 82% · HST 74% · DRH 58%
Diversified REITs 12 10.7%28.2%-5.4% CTO 74% · WPC 23% · EPRT 17%
Multi-Family Residential REITs 13 -5.0%5.9%-17.9% AIV 16% · ESS 1% · VMRK -2%
Single-Family Residential REITs ← 4 -2.1%1.5%-18.0% AMH -10% · ELS -17% · INVH -19%
Real Estate Services 27 -17.5%-8.0%-27.7% REAX 978% · MDRR 572% · CHCI 288%
Office REITs 18 -9.5%15.9%-28.5% PSTL 68% · CDP 57% · SLG 5%
Telecom Tower REITs 3 -5.7%-7.4%-42.9% AMT -31% · SBAC -43% · CCI -50%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

SUIELSUMHAMHINVHCPTMedian
NameSun Comm.Equity L.UMH Prop.American.Invitati.Camden P. 
Mkt Price117.6561.8315.8632.3028.22104.7147.06
Mkt Cap14.412.01.411.616.710.711.8
Rev LTM2,1641,4972711,8762,8551,5681,722
Op Inc LTM41247351482740281442
FCF LTM90034790759957322553
FCF 3Y Avg86734592713927367540
CFO LTM900589908651,200807836
CFO 3Y Avg867597928321,158797814

Growth & Margins

SUIELSUMHAMHINVHCPTMedian
NameSun Comm.Equity L.UMH Prop.American.Invitati.Camden P. 
Rev Chg LTM1.6%3.4%8.4%4.3%6.7%0.5%3.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-7.2%3.0%9.2%6.2%6.9%1.2%4.6%
Rev Chg Q-0.2%4.8%7.5%2.8%9.7%-0.9%3.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.1%1.2%1.9%0.7%2.4%-0.2%0.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM-1.3%6.5%14.0%9.2%-1.0%-5.5%2.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-8.7%11.7%19.7%11.2%2.8%-1.8%7.0%
Op Mgn LTM19.0%31.6%18.6%25.7%25.9%17.9%22.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg20.7%30.4%17.9%24.5%27.4%19.1%22.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.0%0.2%-0.0%0.3%-0.8%-0.6%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM41.6%39.3%33.3%46.1%42.0%51.5%41.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg43.0%40.8%37.0%46.6%43.1%51.1%43.0%
FCF/Rev LTM41.6%23.2%33.3%40.5%33.5%20.6%33.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg43.0%23.6%37.0%40.0%34.5%23.5%35.8%

Valuation

SUIELSUMHAMHINVHCPTMedian
NameSun Comm.Equity L.UMH Prop.American.Invitati.Camden P. 
Mkt Cap14.412.01.411.616.710.711.8
P/S6.78.05.06.25.96.86.4
P/Op Inc35.025.326.724.222.638.226.0
P/EBIT48.421.920.415.916.221.921.1
P/E-16.629.843.124.325.332.927.6
P/CFO16.020.314.913.513.913.314.4
Total Yield-2.2%6.8%7.7%8.1%8.3%7.3%7.5%
Dividend Yield3.8%3.5%5.4%4.0%4.3%4.3%4.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.7%2.8%7.3%5.5%4.7%3.1%5.1%
D/E0.30.30.60.40.50.50.4
Net D/E0.30.30.50.40.50.40.4

Returns

SUIELSUMHAMHINVHCPTMedian
NameSun Comm.Equity L.UMH Prop.American.Invitati.Camden P. 
1M Rtn-2.3%-5.1%1.1%-6.7%-7.1%-6.5%-5.8%
3M Rtn-4.8%-1.6%5.3%-2.5%-4.3%-8.4%-3.4%
6M Rtn-12.3%-7.1%9.5%11.8%12.1%3.1%6.3%
12M Rtn-5.8%3.9%10.8%-3.1%-2.1%-1.8%-1.9%
3Y Rtn12.5%4.1%26.7%-1.1%-7.0%14.2%8.3%
1M Excs Rtn-1.2%-4.0%2.2%-5.6%-6.0%-5.4%-4.7%
3M Excs Rtn-6.4%-2.2%2.7%-4.1%-6.6%-10.1%-5.2%
6M Excs Rtn-24.5%-19.8%-3.5%-0.9%-1.8%-11.3%-7.4%
12M Excs Rtn-24.6%-14.7%-8.1%-21.9%-21.0%-20.5%-20.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-61.0%-68.9%-45.5%-71.5%-77.8%-61.0%-65.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufactured housing (MH) communities1,1381,1151,1041,0921,060
Recreational vehicle (RV) communities669681699689606
United Kingdom (UK)427410382332 
Interest4820453512
Brokerage commissions and other revenues, net2435543530
Marina   787564
Total2,3062,2602,2842,9702,273


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufactured housing (MH) communities708668652633621
Recreational vehicle (RV) communities318328341330288
United Kingdom (UK)131141127129 
Brokerage commissions and other revenues, net2435543530
General and administrative expense-237-230-214-257-181
Depreciation and amortization-508-490-494-602-523
Marina   288212
Total436450466557447


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20202019201820172016
Real Property Operations1621791278837
Home Sales and Home Rentals-30-19-21-23-19
Total1321601056517


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufactured housing (MH) communities6,2725,7558,6708,8995,974
Recreational vehicle (RV) communities3,6973,7793,9614,0353,873
United Kingdom (UK)2,5542,601   
Assets held for sale & discontinued operations, net04,462   
Marina  4,3104,1503,647
Total12,52316,59716,94117,08413,494


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$117.65 
Market Cap ($ Bil)14.4 
First Trading Date12/09/1993 
Distance from 52W High-12.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$121.29$123.96
DMA Trendindeterminateindeterminate
Distance from DMA-3.0%-5.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility21.9%19.4%
Downside Capture-35.06-5.62
Upside Capture-51.17-11.41
Correlation (SPY)-38.6%-1.6%
SUI Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.05-0.73-0.60-0.130.000.35
Up Beta-0.74-1.31-0.91-0.13-0.040.44
Down Beta0.27-1.21-0.490.020.230.34
Up Capture11%-28%-45%-19%-4%8%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days8182858127385
Down Capture66%-47%-61%-9%-10%56%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days13243669124364

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SUI
SUI-6.2%19.4%-0.45-
Sector ETF (XLRE)6.8%13.9%0.2364.3%
Equity (SPY)19.4%12.8%1.11-1.2%
Gold (GLD)20.8%29.2%0.651.3%
Commodities (DBC)45.0%20.4%1.72-11.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.8%13.6%0.3064.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.1%43.9%-0.634.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SUI
SUI-7.1%25.1%-0.32-
Sector ETF (XLRE)1.7%19.2%-0.0172.2%
Equity (SPY)12.6%17.2%0.5640.1%
Gold (GLD)18.8%18.8%0.8110.8%
Commodities (DBC)10.6%19.5%0.425.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.5%18.9%-0.0373.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.1%52.6%0.3916.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SUI
SUI7.9%25.7%0.31-
Sector ETF (XLRE)6.3%20.4%0.2674.9%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7247.0%
Gold (GLD)12.2%16.3%0.6111.8%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3610.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2076.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.6%66.2%1.0310.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 73120260.2%
Average Daily Volume1.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity122.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/27/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/27/20262.2%0.8%3.7%
4/27/20260.5%-2.2%-2.2%
2/24/20261.0%3.9%-2.8%
10/29/20252.8%4.6%7.2%
7/30/20256.4%7.5%7.7%
5/5/2025-4.4%-4.1%-1.4%
2/26/2025-0.6%-0.0%-4.4%
11/6/2024-6.5%-4.5%-5.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131110
# Negative101213
Median Positive1.7%3.6%4.5%
Median Negative-3.4%-4.0%-4.2%
Max Positive9.4%13.9%22.1%
Max Negative-7.5%-9.9%-15.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/27/20262.2%0.8%3.7%
4/27/20260.5%-2.2%-2.2%
2/24/20261.0%3.9%-2.8%
10/29/20252.8%4.6%7.2%
7/30/20256.4%7.5%7.7%
5/5/2025-4.4%-4.1%-1.4%
2/26/2025-0.6%-0.0%-4.4%
11/6/2024-6.5%-4.5%-5.4%
7/31/20245.1%1.7%4.9%
4/29/2024-7.5%-3.9%-4.1%
2/20/20241.7%-0.1%0.3%
10/25/20234.6%10.2%21.2%
7/26/2023-6.3%-8.2%-11.6%
4/26/2023-1.2%-2.4%-7.5%
2/23/2023-3.9%-9.6%-15.7%
10/24/20229.4%13.9%22.1%
7/25/20220.5%1.5%-0.2%
4/25/2022-2.9%-9.9%-15.5%
2/22/2022-1.3%-2.4%-4.2%
7/26/20211.7%3.5%4.1%
4/26/20210.5%2.6%3.5%
2/17/20211.4%3.6%1.2%
10/21/2020-2.0%-4.2%-3.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131110
# Negative101213
Median Positive1.7%3.6%4.5%
Median Negative-3.4%-4.0%-4.2%
Max Positive9.4%13.9%22.1%
Max Negative-7.5%-9.9%-15.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202210/25/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202210/25/202210-Q
06/30/202207/26/202210-Q
03/31/202204/26/202210-Q
12/31/202102/22/202210-K
09/30/202110/26/202110-Q
06/30/202107/27/202110-Q
03/31/202104/27/202110-Q
12/31/202002/18/202110-K
09/30/202010/22/202010-Q
06/30/202007/23/202010-Q
03/31/202004/23/202010-Q
12/31/201902/20/202010-K
09/30/201910/24/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/28/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/27/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Core FFO per ShareReported2.232.282.3330.3% Higher NewGuidance: 1.75 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 North America Same Property NOI GrowthReported2.0%2.75%3.5%   
Q3 2026 Diluted EPSReported1.131.181.2378.8% Higher NewGuidance: 0.66 for Q2 2026
2026 Core FFO per ShareReported6.947.027.10.7% RaisedGuidance: 6.97 for 2026
2026 North America Same Property NOI GrowthReported4.5%4.9%5.3% 0.2%RaisedGuidance: 4.7% for 2026
2026 Diluted EPSReported-6.72-6.64-6.56-393.8% LoweredGuidance: 2.26 for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/27/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Core FFO per ShareReported1.711.751.79   
Q2 2026 Diluted EPSReported0.620.660.7   
2026 Core FFO per ShareReported6.876.977.070.6% RaisedGuidance: 6.93 for 2026
2026 North America Same Property NOI GrowthReported4.2%4.7%5.2% 0.2%RaisedGuidance: 4.5% for 2026
2026 MH NOI GrowthReported5.7%6.2%6.7%   
2026 RV NOI GrowthReported0.0%0.9%1.8%   
2026 UK Same Property NOI GrowthReported0.9%2.15%3.4% -0.0%LoweredGuidance: 2.2% for 2026
2026 Diluted EPSReported2.162.262.36   

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/24/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Core FFO per ShareReported1.241.281.32-5.2% Lower NewActual: 1.35 for Q4 2025
2026 Core FFO per ShareReported6.836.937.034.5% Higher NewActual: 6.63 for 2025
2026 North American Same Property NOI GrowthReported 4.5%  -0.6%Lower NewActual: 5.1% for 2025
2026 UK Same Property NOI GrowthReported 2.2%  -1.8%Lower NewActual: 4.05% for 2025
2026 North America MH Rental Rate IncreaseReported 0.05  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.05 for 2026
2026 North America Annual RV Rental Rate IncreaseReported 0.04  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.04 for 2026
2026 UK Rental Rate IncreaseReported 0.04  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.04 for 2026

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Core FFO per ShareReported1.311.351.39   
Q4 2025 Diluted EPSReported0.340.380.42   
2025 Core FFO per ShareReported6.596.636.670.6% RaisedGuidance: 6.59 for 2025
2025 MH NOI GrowthReported7.7%7.8%7.9%   
2025 RV NOI GrowthReported-2.5%-1.5%0.5%   
2025 North America Same Property NOI GrowthReported4.6%5.1%5.6% 0.4%RaisedGuidance: 4.75% for 2025
2025 UK Same Property NOI GrowthReported3.7%4.05%4.4% 1.8%RaisedGuidance: 2.3% for 2025
2025 North America Revenue GrowthReported4.0%4.3%4.6%   
2025 Diluted EPSReported10.210.310.3-9.9% LoweredGuidance: 11.4 for 2025
2026 MH Rental Rate IncreaseReported 0.05    
2026 Annual RV Rental Rate IncreaseReported 0.04    
2026 UK Rental Rate IncreaseReported 0.04    

Insider Activity

Updated 7/22/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Shiffman, Gary A DirectSell6252026119.9625,0313,002,719102,897,010Form
2Castro-Caratini, FernandoEVP, CFO, Sec. & Treas.DirectSell5272026124.4323,7502,955,2811,244,080Form
3Lewis, Clunet R DirectSell3062026136.013,800516,8382,287,280Form
4Lewis, Clunet R Wife's IRASell3062026136.153,200  Form
5Lewis, Clunet R DirectSell3032026136.517,000955,5602,814,397Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Shiffman, Gary A DirectSell6252026119.9625,0313,002,719102,897,010Form
2Castro-Caratini, FernandoEVP, CFO, Sec. & Treas.DirectSell5272026124.4323,7502,955,2811,244,080Form
3Lewis, Clunet R DirectSell3062026136.013,800516,8382,287,280Form
4Lewis, Clunet R Wife's IRASell3062026136.153,200  Form
5Lewis, Clunet R DirectSell3032026136.517,000955,5602,814,397Form
6Shiffman, Gary A Owned by irrevocable trust.Sell12182025123.53156,875  Form
7Lewis, Clunet R DirectSell11122025126.244,000504,9573,282,220Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 9, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Land & Buildings Investment Management, LLC$34.7 Mil5.9%20Hold13F
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC$6.7 Mil0.3%48Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Land & Buildings Investment Management, LLC$34.7 Mil5.9%20Hold13F
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC$6.7 Mil0.3%48Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/8/2026