Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (IRT) Stock Price & Analysis
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (IRT) closed at USD 15.17 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.36% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 14.82; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 14.83–15.22 on volume of 3,225,174 shares. Market capitalization is $3.67B, with a 52-week range of USD 14.33–17.79 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (IRT)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (13 analysts), mean target USD 18.54 (range 15–22).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -18.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-02, EPS estimate USD 0.05, revenue estimate $171M.
Analysts (IRT)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 13 analysts; mean target USD 18.54 (low 15, high 22).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $19 → $18 |
| 2026-10-14 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $18 → $17 |
| 2026-10-14 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $20 → $19 |
| 2026-09-15 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $19 → $18 |
| 2026-09-10 | Citizens | Reiterated | Market Outperform | $22 |
| 2026-08-05 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $18 → $19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $19 → $20 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (IRT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.8% | -18.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -2.8% | -4.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.8% | 26.7% |
| Max drawdown | -16.0% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -53.1% (Apr 2022→Oct 2023) |
IRT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.05 | $0.05 | +0.0% | $171.3M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.18 | $0.07 | +176.9% | $172.3M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.16 | $0.13 | +19.2% | $675.1M | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.13 | $0.12 | +5.5% | $696.7M | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 15.17 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.36% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 14.82 |
| Open | USD 14.83 |
| Day Range | USD 14.83 – 15.22 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 14.33 – 17.79 |
| Volume | 3,225,174 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.67B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (IRT)
Nexqual's technical model rates IRT "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.88 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 15.41) |
| MACD | -0.11 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (IRT)
Wall Street analysts rate IRT "Buy" based on 13 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 18.54 (range USD 15–22), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 13 |
| Mean Target | USD 18.54 |
| High Target | USD 22 |
| Low Target | USD 15 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (IRT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $171.33M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.02 vs est 0.06 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0 vs est 0.03 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.06 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (IRT)
| Total Revenue | $677.16M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.00% |
| Gross Margin | +60.68% |
| Operating Margin | +14.75% |
| Profit Margin | +6.42% |
| ROE | +1.26% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.7 |
| Current Ratio | 0.59 |
| Total Cash | $37.36M |
| Total Debt | $2.45B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (IRT)
Nexqual rates Independence Realty Trust, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.6% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 61%, operating 15% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $37M cash vs $2.45B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $282M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 1%, ROA 1.3% |
Ownership (IRT)
| Insider Ownership | +0.68% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.52% |
| Shares Outstanding | 235.74M |
| Float | 233.58M |
| Short % of Float | +11.39% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (IRT)
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. is led by Scott F. Schaeffer, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | Scott F. Schaeffer |
|---|---|
| President, CFO, Treasurer & Director | James J. Sebra |
| Senior Vice President of Investments | Jason Lynch |
| Executive Vice President of Technology & Innovation | Josh Kulick |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Capital Markets | Stephanie M. Krewson-Kelly |
Major Backers & Investors (IRT)
Notable institutional backers of Independence Realty Trust, Inc. include Alliancebernstein L.P., Prudential Financial, Inc., T. Rowe Price, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 3.37% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. | 3.34% |
| T. Rowe Price | 2.74% |
| Nomura Asset Management International Inc | 2.36% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.34% |
| Franklin Value Investors Trust-FRANKLIN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | 1.62% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.3% |
| Vanguard Group | 13.75% |
| State Street | 5.51% |
| Geode Capital | 2.96% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRP | Millrose Properties, Inc. | USD 23.97 | ▲ 3.81% |
| JAN | Janus Living, Inc. | USD 28.64 | ▲ 1.02% |
| UMH | UMH Properties, Inc. | USD 15.45 | ▲ 2.86% |
| CPT | Camden Property Trust | USD 102.74 | ▲ 2.55% |
| ELS | Equity Lifestyle Properties, In | USD 61.17 | ▲ 3.4% |
| AMH | American Homes 4 Rent | USD 31.9 | ▲ 3.1% |
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