Overall Rating


(3.1/5) Neutral

Home Properties Inc. (HME)

Price*: $29.03 | Dividend: $2.68 | Dividend Yield: 9.23%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 10/8/08, at a price of 49.12.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is slightly underperforming.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is above average.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates have been cut slightly.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
Home Properties Inc. (HME)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$29.03
Annual Stock Dividend
$2.68
Current Dividend Yield
9.23%

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Company Profile Company Profile

Home Properties Inc.- (HME)- operates, acquires, develops, and rehabilitates apartment communities in the United States. As of December 31, 2006, the company operated 127 communities with 39,136 apartment units in the northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and southeast Florida. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax, provided it distributes at least 90% of taxable income to its shareholders. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Rochester, New York. As a REIT, capital gains are accounted for differently, so please consult with a tax advisor.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This small cap stock does not make an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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