Sun Communities Names Charles D. Young as New CEO

Sun Communities has appointed Charles D. Young as CEO, effective October 1, 2025. Young succeeds Gary A. Shiffman, who is retiring after a 40-year tenure. Young has 25 years of real estate and investment experience, including serving as President of Invitation Homes and in senior roles at Starwood Waypoint Homes and Mesa Development. He holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Shiffman will serve as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.

Sun Communities (NYSE:SUI) has announced the appointment of Charles D. Young as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2025. Young succeeds Gary A. Shiffman, who is retiring after a 40-year tenure. Young brings extensive real estate and investment experience to the role, having served as President of Invitation Homes and in senior positions at Starwood Waypoint Homes and Mesa Development. He holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.

Shiffman will continue to serve as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in leadership. Young's appointment comes at a critical time for Sun Communities, as the company is set to release its Q2 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, July 30th. Analysts expect earnings of $1.68 per share and revenue of $614.79 million for the quarter, with the company's FY 2025 guidance at 6.430-6.630 EPS and its Q2 2025 guidance at 1.620-1.700 EPS [1].

The appointment of Young follows a series of strategic moves by Sun Communities, including the recent increase in its dividend payout ratio (DPR) to 670.97% and the acquisition of new positions by institutional investors such as GW&K Investment Management LLC and Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd [2].

Sun Communities' stock has shown resilience, with a 1-year low of $109.22 and a 1-year high of $147.83. The stock has a current ratio of 2.25, a quick ratio of 2.25, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01. The company has a market cap of $16.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 203.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 8.50, and a beta of 0.86.

The appointment of Charles D. Young as CEO signifies Sun Communities' commitment to continued growth and innovation in the real estate investment trust sector. Investors and financial professionals will be closely watching the company's earnings report and Young's strategic initiatives in the coming quarters.

References:

[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/sun-communities-sui-to-release-quarterly-earnings-on-wednesday-2025-07-23/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-sun-communities-inc-nysesui-shares-purchased-by-gwk-investment-management-llc-2025-07-21/