Diverging Views Emerge on Veris Residential Stock

Analysts are sending conflicting signals regarding the shares of residential real estate investment trust Veris Residential. The stock currently trades well below the average analyst price target, as two prominent research firms offer differing recommendations on its outlook.

A recent upgrade from Wall Street Zen has shifted its stance on Veris Residential from "Hold" to "Buy." This more bullish assessment was issued on Saturday. However, this optimistic view is not universally shared. Weiss Ratings maintained its more cautious "Hold (c)" rating earlier in the same week. According to consolidated data from MarketBeat, the overarching consensus among market experts remains a "Hold," accompanied by an average price target of $18.25.

Trading recently around $14.65, the company's equity sits significantly below this consensus target. The shares have demonstrated a soft trend over recent trading sessions.

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Financial Performance and Forward Guidance

On the fundamental front, Veris Residential reported third-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $0.20, surpassing estimates of $0.15. Quarterly revenue of $73.44 million came in slightly below market expectations.

For the full 2025 fiscal year, the company has reaffirmed its own adjusted earnings guidance, projecting a range between $0.670 and $0.680 per share. This company forecast is notably more optimistic than the average analyst estimate, which sits at $0.61 per share.

Looking ahead, the REIT has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 for the fourth quarter of 2025, scheduled for payment on January 9, 2026. The market anticipates the next set of operational results to be released in January 2026.