BlackRock (NYSE: ELME) updates Elme Communities stake to 8,686 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership in Elme Communities common stock as of 01/31/2026. BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 8,686 shares, representing 0.0% of the outstanding common stock, with 1,507 shares having sole voting power and all 8,686 subject to sole dispositive power.

The filing confirms that these securities are held by certain BlackRock business units in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Elme Communities. BlackRock also notes that various underlying persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds, but no individual holds more than five percent of the company’s common shares.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 6)

Elme Communities

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

939653101

(CUSIP Number)

01/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 939653101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,507.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,686.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

8,686.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Elme Communities
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7550 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 900 BETHESDA MD 20814
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 939653101
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 8686
(b)	Percent of class: 0.0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1507
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8686
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of Elme Communities. No one person's interest in the common stock of Elme Communities is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	02/06/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney

FAQ

What does BlackRock’s Schedule 13G/A filing reveal about its ELME stake?

BlackRock’s amended Schedule 13G shows beneficial ownership of 8,686 Elme Communities common shares, equal to 0.0% of the class. The position is held by certain BlackRock business units in the ordinary course of business, without an intent to change or influence control of Elme Communities.

How many Elme Communities (ELME) shares does BlackRock control voting for?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 1,507 Elme Communities common shares and no shared voting power. It retains sole dispositive power over 8,686 shares. This structure indicates BlackRock can decide how a portion of the shares are voted and how all reported shares are disposed.

What percentage of Elme Communities’ common stock does BlackRock own?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 8,686 Elme Communities common shares, representing 0.0% of the class. This confirms BlackRock’s interest is below the 5% threshold that typically defines a large beneficial owner, and the filing reflects a relatively small position in percentage terms.

Why is BlackRock filing a Schedule 13G/A for ELME instead of another form?

BlackRock uses Schedule 13G/A because the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control of Elme Communities. Schedule 13G is designed for passive or qualifying institutional investors whose ownership exceeds, or previously exceeded, certain reporting thresholds.

Does any single investor associated with BlackRock own over 5% of Elme Communities?

The filing states that various persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds from Elme Communities shares, but no one person’s interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common shares. This indicates ownership is dispersed among multiple underlying investors managed by BlackRock.

Who signed BlackRock’s Schedule 13G/A related to Elme Communities?

The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Spencer Fleming, a Managing Director at BlackRock, Inc. The signature certifies, after reasonable inquiry, that the information about BlackRock’s beneficial ownership in Elme Communities common stock is true, complete, and correct as of the stated date.