Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Matt McGraner of NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. (NYSE:NXRT) acquired 2,000 shares of the company's common stock on March 20, 2026, at $24.37 per share. The trade totaled $48,740.
The purchase occurred while NXRT shares were trading near their 52-week low of $23.85; the stock was quoted at $25.09 at the time of the report. Investment research from InvestingPro flagged NXRT as appearing undervalued on its Fair Value assessment and listed the company among its Most Undervalued stocks.
Post-transaction holdings
Following the acquisition, McGraner directly holds 331,334 shares of NexPoint Residential Trust. His indirect holdings include 13,053.94 shares held through a 401(k) plan, 16,986 shares owned through a limited liability company, and 108,630.25 shares held via a trust. McGraner disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the limited liability company and the trust, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Dividend profile and research access
NexPoint Residential pays a dividend yield of 8.43% and has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. The article notes that InvestingPro subscribers can access eight additional ProTips and a full Pro Research Report for a deeper evaluation of the company.
Recent financials and analyst reaction
In other corporate updates, NexPoint Residential Trust reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that missed expectations. The company posted a net loss of $10.3 million, equivalent to $0.41 per share, versus a forecasted loss of $0.348 per share. That shortfall produced a negative earnings surprise of 17.82%. Revenue for the quarter came in at $62.1 million, slightly under the anticipated $62.84 million.
Following the earnings release, Truist Securities lowered its price target on NexPoint Residential Trust from $30 to $27 and maintained a Hold rating. Truist cited concerns over the company's expense management and pointed to possible pressure from weak U.S. employment trends. Separately, Citizens reiterated a Market Perform rating after the report.
The reported Core FFO was $0.65 per share, which aligned closely with Citizens' estimate and the consensus estimate, according to the article.
What this means for investors
McGraner's purchase increases his direct stake in the company and adds to his aggregate holdings across accounts and entities. The transaction, the company's high dividend yield and the recent quarter's results and analyst commentary together provide investors with updated data points to consider when assessing NXRT's valuation and near-term outlook.