About Independence Realty Trust, Inc
- Industry: Real Estate
- Exchange: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.irtliving.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for IRT?
The 52-week high is $17.79 and the 52-week low is $14.34.
What is the P/E ratio for IRT?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 80.65.
What is the dividend yield for IRT?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 4.75%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 1.27%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 6.52%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 1.26.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for IRT over the last few months:
Latest IRT News
Multifamily REITs: The Buyer Nobody's Pricing In
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Centerspace Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) (the "Company") will release its operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the market closes on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Investor challenges IRT’s acquisition of Centerspace
Irenic Capital Management thinks Independence Realty Trust should instead explore selling itself.
Activist Calls Independence Realty Trust's Centerspace Merger 'Destructive' To REIT
Irenic Capital opposes the IRT merger with Centerspace, urging a sale instead for better value.
Irenic Sends Letter to Independence Realty Trust Board of Directors Opposing Proposed Acquisition of Centerspace and Urging a Sale of the Company
NEW YORK, September 29, 2026--Irenic Capital Management LP ("Irenic"), one of the largest actively managed shareholders of Independence Realty Trust, Inc. ("IRT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IRT) with approximately 2% ownership, today sent the below letter to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") expressing its opposition to the proposed acquisition of Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) announced on September 9, 2026. In the letter, Irenic outlines why it believes a sale of IRT represents a superior p
Independence Realty Trust Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
On Tuesday, Independence Realty Trust (NYSE:IRT) discussed second-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For
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The Rate Shock That Didn't Break REITs
The 10-year Treasury reached 5%, yet REITs remain higher by roughly 7% in 2026 as the once-dominant rate correlation weakens further. Read what investors need to know.
Down 13.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Independence Realty Trust (IRT) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
Independence Realty Trust (IRT) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
Independence Realty Trust (IRT) and Centerspace Combine into an $8.1 Billion Apartment Giant
On September 9, 2026, Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:IRT) and Centerspace announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement. It creates a combined middle-market apartment REIT with a pro forma equity market capitalization of about $5.0 billion and a total enterprise value of approximately $8.1 billion, encompassing more than 44,000 units. The combined company will retain the […]
Independence Realty Trust (IRT) Stock Trades Below Fair Value After A 16% Slide
Independence Realty Trust has fallen out of favor with the market in 2026, and the drop is sharp enough that it raises a simple question for investors who care about cash flow support. Has the recent slide taken the stock away from what its underlying rental cash flows can justify, or closer to it? The share price is down about 16% year to date, which means the market is reassessing what each dollar of Independence Realty Trust’s cash flows is worth. The planned all stock merger with...
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UBS Maintains Buy on Independence Realty Trust, Lowers Price Target to $18
UBS analyst Ami Probandt maintains Independence Realty Trust (NYSE:IRT) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $19 to $18.
IRT’s purchase of Centerspace driven by scale, diversification
The acquisition gives Independence Realty Trust a bigger foothold outside of the Sun Belt and provides a “vindication of the Midwest,” per one analyst.
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Independence Realty Trust: Buying Centerspace Really Doesn't Change Much
Independence Realty Trust acquires Centerspace, expanding to 44,354 units and targeting 5% Core FFO accretion by 2027. See why I rate IRT stock a Hold.
Independence Realty Buying Centerspace: Opportunity And Implications
Independence Realtyâs $8.1B stock deal for Centerspace targets 5% FFO accretion via $24M synergies, boosting multifamily valueâread IRT's outlook here.
Citizens Reiterates Market Outperform on Independence Realty Trust, Maintains $22 Price Target
Citizens analyst Aaron Hecht reiterates Independence Realty Trust (NYSE:IRT) with a Market Outperform and maintains $22 price target.
IRT, Centerspace Merge in $8.1B Multifamily REIT Deal
IRT and Centerspace are merging into an $8.1B multifamily REIT with 44,000 units and broader exposure to high-growth US markets.
Why Independence Realty Trust Stock Sank Today
It's essentially acquiring a peer REIT.
Independence Realty Trust To Buy Centerspace, Creating $8.1B REIT
The all-stock deal will create a company with an $8.1B enterprise valuation and a firm that owns more than 44,000 apartments.
Independence Realty Trust and Centerspace to Merge in $8.1 Billion Combination
PHILADELPHIA & MINNEAPOLIS, September 09, 2026--Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) ("IRT") and Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) ("Centerspace") today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Centerspace and IRT will combine in an all-stock transaction, creating a leading middle-market multifamily REIT focused on high-growth, non-gateway markets. The combined company is expected to have a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $5.0 billion a
Centerspace, Independence Realty Trust merge to create $8.1B REIT
The IRT-Centerspace combination shows that multifamily REITs of all stripes are chasing scale as the costs of doing business continue to rise.
Independence Realty Trust To Merge With Centerspace, With Centerspace Holders To Receive 3.8 IRT Shares Per CSR Share; Combined Entity To Have Pro Forma Market Cap Of ~$5B And EV Of ~$8.1B
Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of both IRT and Centerspace, Centerspace shareholders will receive 3.800 shares of IRT common stock for each share
Independence Realty Trust Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend
PHILADELPHIA, September 08, 2026--Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) ("IRT") announces that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share of IRT common stock. The third quarter 2026 dividend is payable on October 23, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2026.
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Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Shares Changed | Price | Value |
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| 2026-10-01 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $14.47 | $7,235 |
| 2026-09-01 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $16.16 | $8,080 |
| 2026-08-03 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $16.7 | $8,350 |
| 2026-07-01 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $16.75 | $8,375 |
| 2026-06-01 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $16.15 | $8,075 |
| 2026-05-13 | MCCLURE MELINDA H | +6,197 | - | - |
| 2026-05-13 | Soaries DeForest B. Jr. | +6,197 | - | - |
| 2026-05-13 | Gebert Richard D | +6,197 | - | - |
| 2026-05-13 | Brines Ned | +6,197 | - | - |
| 2026-05-13 | del Rio Ana Marie | +6,197 | - | - |
| 2026-05-13 | Washington Lisa | +6,197 | - | - |
| 2026-05-13 | MACNAB CRAIG | +6,197 | - | - |
| 2026-05-01 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $16.33 | $8,165 |
| 2026-04-17 | Brines Ned | +604 | $16.08 | $9,712 |
| 2026-04-17 | Brines Ned | +16 | $16.08 | $257 |
| 2026-04-01 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $14.85 | $7,425 |
| 2026-03-02 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $16.47 | $8,235 |
| 2026-03-01 | Delozier Jason R | -1,393 | $16.57 | $23,082 |
| 2026-03-01 | Weisbaum Michele R. | -1,542 | $16.57 | $25,551 |
| 2026-03-01 | SCHAEFFER SCOTT | -14,864 | $16.57 | $246,296 |
| 2026-03-01 | Sebra James J | -6,283 | $16.57 | $104,109 |
| 2026-02-03 | Delozier Jason R | +4,422 | - | - |
| 2026-02-03 | Delozier Jason R | -2,765 | $16.26 | $44,959 |
| 2026-02-03 | Delozier Jason R | +11,168 | - | - |
| 2026-02-03 | Sebra James J | +16,214 | - | - |
| 2026-02-03 | Sebra James J | -12,382 | $16.26 | $201,331 |
| 2026-02-03 | Sebra James J | +53,928 | - | - |
| 2026-02-03 | SCHAEFFER SCOTT | +44,221 | - | - |
| 2026-02-03 | SCHAEFFER SCOTT | -28,994 | $16.26 | $471,442 |
| 2026-02-03 | SCHAEFFER SCOTT | +147,365 | - | - |
| 2026-02-02 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $16.73 | $8,365 |
| 2026-01-23 | Brines Ned | +574 | $16.76 | $9,620 |
| 2026-01-23 | Brines Ned | +15 | $16.76 | $251 |
| 2026-01-02 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $17.38 | $8,690 |
| 2026-01-02 | Delozier Jason R | -2,125 | $17.48 | $37,145 |
| 2026-01-02 | Sebra James J | -10,095 | $17.48 | $176,461 |
| 2026-01-02 | SCHAEFFER SCOTT | -20,240 | $17.48 | $353,795 |
| 2025-12-01 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $17 | $8,500 |
| 2025-11-03 | Gebert Richard D | -500 | $15.74 | $7,870 |
| 2025-11-01 | Weisbaum Michele R. | -1,834 | $15.93 | $29,216 |
| 2025-10-24 | Brines Ned | +583 | $16.32 | $9,515 |
| 2025-10-24 | Brines Ned | +16 | $16.32 | $261 |