Based in Maryland, Prologis, Inc. (PLD), with a market capitalization of approximately $131.3 billion, is a global logistics real estate company that owns and manages warehouses and distribution facilities. It provides strategically located infrastructure that supports supply chains and global commerce, serving thousands of customers across 20 countries.
Shares of this leading logistics real estate company have outperformed the broader market over the past year. PLD has gained 31.6% over this period, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 21.5%. However, in 2026, PLD has underperformed, gaining 9% compared with the index’s 12.6% gain over the same period.
Narrowing the comparison, PLD has also outperformed the Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF (INDS), which has gained 15.4% over the past year.
On July 16, Prologis reported its Q2 FY2026 earnings, sending shares up about 4.6% as investors responded positively to the results and raised guidance. Total revenues increased about 11% year over year to $2.43 billion, while Core FFO per share rose 11.6% to $1.63 from $1.46, supported by record leasing and improved occupancy.
Prologis raised its full-year 2026 guidance for the second time this year, lifting Core FFO guidance to $6.22 to $6.30 per share from $6.07 to $6.23, and net earnings guidance to $4.40 to $4.55 per share from $3.80 to $4.05. The company also raised guidance for average occupancy to 95.25% to 95.75% and cash same-store NOI growth to 6.75% to 7.25%.
For the current fiscal year, ending in December 2026, analysts expect PLD’s EPS to increase 8.1% to $6.28 on a diluted basis. The company’s earnings surprise history is impressive. It surpassed the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters.
Among the 18 analysts covering PLD stock, the consensus is a "Moderate Buy." That rating is based on nine "Strong Buys," one "Moderate Buy," and eight "Holds."
PLD’s configuration is more bearish than it was two months ago, when the stock had 14 "Strong Buy" recommendations.
On July 31, 2026, Baird analyst Nicholas Thillman maintained a “Neutral” rating on Prologis while raising the price target to $140 from $138, following the company’s Q2 results and an improved forward demand outlook.
The mean price target of $157.60 implies a 13.3% upside from PLD's current share price. The Street-high target of $170 suggests upside potential of 22.2%.
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