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Bank of New York Mellon Corp cut its stake in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI – Free Report) by 1.4% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 682,504 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 9,513 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 0.55% of Sun Communities worth $85,968,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Whittier Trust Co. raised its holdings in Sun Communities by 8.8% in the fourth quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 264,511 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $32,495,000 after buying an additional 21,364 shares during the period. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. grew its stake in Sun Communities by 9.2% during the fourth quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 110,415 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $13,564,000 after buying an additional 9,268 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc grew its stake in Sun Communities by 6.4% during the fourth quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,080,585 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $133,895,000 after buying an additional 65,053 shares during the period. Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Co acquired a new stake in shares of Sun Communities in the fourth quarter worth $1,549,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of Sun Communities by 503.7% in the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 78,736 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $9,673,000 after acquiring an additional 65,694 shares during the period. 99.59% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts recently weighed in on SUI shares. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Sun Communities from $147.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Jefferies Financial Group raised Sun Communities to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Weiss Ratings cut Sun Communities from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Sun Communities from $150.00 to $142.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their target price on Sun Communities from $151.00 to $149.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Sun Communities currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $140.05.

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Sun Communities Price Performance SUI opened at $119.04 on Wednesday. Sun Communities, Inc. has a twelve month low of $115.53 and a twelve month high of $137.85. The firm has a market cap of $14.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.81, a PEG ratio of 3.97 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a current ratio of 3.39, a quick ratio of 3.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $122.13 and a 200 day simple moving average of $126.48.

Sun Communities (NYSE:SUI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 27th. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.07) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.31 by ($1.38). The firm had revenue of $500.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $472.40 million. Sun Communities had a net margin of 62.29% and a return on equity of 0.16%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.26 earnings per share. Sun Communities has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.710-1.790 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.870-7.070 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Sun Communities, Inc. will post 6.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Sun Communities Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a dividend of $1.12 per share. This represents a $4.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. Sun Communities’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 40.69%.

Insider Activity at Sun Communities In other news, Director Gary A. Shiffman sold 25,031 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.96, for a total transaction of $3,002,718.76. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 857,761 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $102,897,009.56. This trade represents a 2.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Fernando Castro-Caratini sold 23,750 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $124.43, for a total transaction of $2,955,212.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,998 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,244,051.14. The trade was a 70.37% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 1.58% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Sun Communities (Free Report)

Sun Communities, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, ownership and operation of manufactured housing communities, recreational vehicle (RV) resorts and marinas. The company’s portfolio spans more than 500 manufactured housing communities and over 160 RV resorts, offering affordable, long-term housing as well as short-stay recreational lodging. Through professional on-site management and amenity-rich community designs, Sun Communities serves a diverse customer base that includes retirees, workforce families and vacationers.

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Sun Communities has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest operators in its sector.

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July 20, 2026 16:34 ET  | Source: Sun Communities, Inc.

Southfield, MI, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) (the “Company”), a real estate investment trust ("REIT") that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing (“MH”) and recreational vehicle (“RV”) communities (collectively, the "properties"), announces it will release second quarter 2026 operating results after the market closes on Monday, July 27, 2026. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. ET.

To Participate in the Conference Call:

Dial at least 5 minutes prior to start time.
U.S. and Canada: (877) 407-9039
International: (201) 689-8470

The conference call will also be available live on the Company’s website www.suninc.com.

Conference Call Replay:

U.S. and Canada: (844) 512-2921
International: (412) 317-6671
Passcode: 13760809
The replay will be accessible through August 11, 2026.

About Sun Communities, Inc.

Sun Communities, Inc. is a REIT that, as of March 31, 2026, owned, operated, or had an interest in a portfolio of 515 developed properties comprising approximately 179,000 developed sites in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

For Further Information at the Company:

Sun Communities Investor Relations Team
[email protected]
(248) 208-2500
www.suninc.com

WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sui Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG) (“SUI Group,” “SUIG” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Kristina Campbell as an independent director to the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. Ms. Campbell will also serve as Chair of the Board's Audit Committee. Ms. Campbell brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience spanning digital assets, fintech, payments, and high-growth technology companies. A.

Sun Communities is rated 'Buy' due to resilient demand, high occupancy, and attractive valuation with a 3.7% dividend yield. SUI's portfolio simplification—exiting marinas and U.K. assets—sharpens its focus on North American manufactured housing and RV assets, enhancing capital allocation. SUI's BBB+ balance sheet, robust cash flow, and data-driven operations position it for 6-8% FFO/share growth and 10-12% total returns potential.

Southfield, MI, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) (the "Company"), a real estate investment trust ("REIT") that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing ("MH") and recreational vehicle ("RV") communities (collectively, the "properties"), today announced the appointment of Ileana McAlary as General Counsel, Executive Vice President, and Secretary, effective June 29, 2026.

Southfield, MI, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) (the “Company”), a real estate investment trust ("REIT") that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing (“MH”) and recreational vehicle (“RV”) communities (collectively, the "properties"), announces it will release first quarter 2026 operating results after the market closes on Monday, April 27, 2026. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. ET.

Net Loss per Diluted Share of $0. 07 for the Quarter Core FFO per Share of $1. 40 for the Quarter North America Same Property NOI Grew by 6. 3% for the Quarter Driven by Strength Across Both MH and RV North America Same Property Adjusted Blended Occupancy for MH and RV of 98.

WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SUI Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG) (“SUI Group,” “SUIG” or the “Company”), today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company plans to release its financial results in a press release prior to the call. SUI Group's executive team will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period.

SUI Group Holdings Limited (SUIG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

DETROIT, May 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rosen Law Firm, P. A. announces that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has approved the following announcement of a proposed class action settlement that would benefit purchasers of Sun Communities, Inc.

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Key Takeaways SUI will sell U.K. assets, including Park Holidays, for $1.03B cash, targeting a H2 2026 close.SUI expects North American MH and RV NOI to be ~95% of total after the sale, reducing U.K. and FX exposure.SUI posted Q1 core FFO of $1.40; MH/RV same-property NOI 6.3% and 2026 core FFO guidance was raised. Sun Communities (SUI - Free Report) is narrowing its focus with a major portfolio move. The REIT has agreed to sell its U.K. assets, including Park Holidays, to funds affiliated with Aermont Capital in an all-cash deal valued at £768 million, or about $1.03 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions and U.K. Financial Conduct Authority approval.

The benefit for Sun Communities is a simpler, more focused business. After the sale, the company expects its North American manufactured housing (MH) and RV real property NOI to represent about 95% of total NOI. That should reduce UK operating and currency exposure while giving Sun more flexibility for debt reduction, community investment, external growth or shareholder returns.

The announcement follows a steady first quarter. Sun reported Core FFO of $1.40 per share, up from $1.26 a year earlier. North America’s same-property NOI for MH and RV rose 6.3%. Management also raised full-year 2026 core FFO guidance to $6.87-$7.07 per share and lifted North American same-property NOI growth guidance to 4.2%-5.2%.

Sun Communities’ portfolio still has attractive traits. The REIT enjoys high occupancy, with manufactured housing and annual RV sites more than 97% occupied, showing stable demand across key property types.

For investors, the U.K. sale looks like a sensible strategic reset rather than a dramatic growth move. The positives are a simpler North American platform, stronger liquidity and steady demand in MH and RV communities. However, REITs remain sensitive to rates, costs and capital-market swings.

So far this year, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 1.7% against the industry's decline of 2.4%.

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Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are American Homes 4 Rent (AMH - Free Report) and Prologis, Inc. (PLD - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The consensus mark for American Homes 4 Rent’s 2026 FFO per share has been revised a cent upward to $1.93 over the past month.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Prologis’ 2026 FFO per share suggests a 6.20% increase year over year.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. announces that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has approved the following announcement of a proposed class action settlement that would benefit purchasers of Sun Communities, Inc. publicly-traded common stock (NYSE: SUI):

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN

MICHELLE NELSON, Individually and on
Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated,

          Plaintiff,

v.

SUN COMMUNITIES, INC., GARY A.
SCHIFFMAN, JOHN BANDINI MCLAREN,
KAREN J. DEARING, and FERNANDO
CASTRO-CARATINI,

           Defendants.

CASE NO. 2:24-cv-13314-LVP-EAS

CLASS ACTION

SUMMARY NOTICE OF PENDENCY AND
PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

TO: ALL PERSONS WHO PURCHASED THE PUBLICLY-TRADED COMMON STOCK OF SUN COMMUNITIES, INC. ("SUN") BETWEEN FEBRUARY 28, 2019 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE ("SETTLEMENT CLASS"). 

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to an Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, that a hearing (the "Settlement Hearing") will be held on July 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. before the Honorable Linda V. Parker, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Room 206, Detroit, MI 48226, for the purpose of determining whether: (1) the proposed Settlement of the claims in the above-captioned action (the "Action") for consideration including the sum of $2,300,000.00 should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (2) the proposed plan to distribute the Settlement proceeds is fair, reasonable, and adequate; (3) the application of Lead Counsel for an award of attorneys' fees of up to one-third plus interest of the Settlement Amount, reimbursement of expenses of not more than $55,000, and awards of up to $3,500 to Lead Plaintiff and $2,500 to Plaintiff Nelson should be approved; (4) for purposes of the proposed Settlement only, the Action should be certified as a class action on behalf of the Settlement Class; and (5) whether this Action should be dismissed with prejudice as set forth in the Stipulation of Settlement, dated April 3, 2026 (the "Stipulation"). The Court reserves the right to hold the Settlement Hearing telephonically or by other virtual means.

If you purchased the publicly-traded common stock of Sun during the period between February 28, 2019 and September 24, 2024, both dates inclusive, your rights may be affected by this Settlement, including the release and extinguishment of claims you may possess relating to your ownership interest in publicly-traded Sun common stock. If you need assistance obtaining a Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action ("Long Notice") and a copy of the Proof of Claim and Release Form ("Claim Form"), you may write to, call, or contact the Claims Administrator: Sun Communities, Inc. Securities Litigation, c/o Strategic Claims Services, P.O. Box 230, 600 N. Jackson St., Ste. 205, Media, PA 19063; (Toll-Free) (866) 274-4004; (Fax) (610) 565-7985; [email protected]. You can also download copies of the Long Notice and submit your Claim Form online at www.strategicclaims.net/SunCommunities/. If you are a member of the Settlement Class, to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, you must submit a Claim Form electronically or postmarked no later than July 1, 2026 to the Claims Administrator, establishing that you are entitled to share in the recovery. Unless you submit a written exclusion request, you will be bound by any judgment rendered in the Action, whether or not you make a claim. 

If you desire to be excluded from the Settlement Class, you must submit to the Claims Administrator a request for exclusion so that it is received no later than July 1, 2026, in the manner and form explained in the Long Notice. All members of the Settlement Class who have not requested exclusion from the Settlement Class will be bound by any judgment entered in the Action pursuant to the Stipulation.

Any objection to the Settlement, Plan of Allocation, or Lead Counsel's request for an award of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses and award to Plaintiffs must be in the manner and form explained in the Long Notice and received no later than July 1, 2026, by each of the following:

Clerk's Office

United States District Court
Eastern District of Michigan
231 W. Lafayette Blvd
Room 599
Detroit, MI 48226

Lead Counsel

Jonathan R. Horne
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Ave
40th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Counsel for Defendants

Jonathan K. Youngwood
Janet A. Gochman
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
425 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

If you have any questions about the Settlement, you may call or write to Lead Counsel:

Jonathan R. Horne
THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P.A.
275 Madison Ave, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
[email protected]

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR THE CLERK'S OFFICE REGARDING THIS NOTICE.

DATED: April 17, 2026

BY ORDER OF THE UNITED STATES
DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN

SOURCE The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.

June 03, 2026 16:09 ET  | Source: Sun Communities, Inc.

Southfield, MI, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) (the “Company”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing (“MH”) and recreational vehicle (“RV”) communities (collectively, the "properties"), today announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly distribution of $1.12 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2026. The distribution is payable on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026.

About Sun Communities, Inc.

Sun Communities, Inc. is a REIT that, as of March 31, 2026, owned, operated, or had an interest in a portfolio of 515 developed properties comprising approximately 179,300 developed sites in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

For Further Information at the Company:

Sun Communities Investor Relations Team
[email protected]
(248) 208-2500
www.suninc.com