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Brixmor Property Group Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 27 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 raised, 1 lowered, 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Per-share earnings and FFO rose: Net income attributable to Brixmor was $0.41 per diluted share, against $0.23 a year earlier. Nareit FFO was $179.6 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, against $171.1 million, or $0.56. Source
  • Same property NOI rose 6.4%: Same property NOI increased 6.4% against the 2025 quarter, with base rent contributing 410 basis points of that growth. Source
  • Leasing spreads reached 27.0%: 1.3 million square feet of new and renewal leases were executed. Rent spreads on comparable space were 27.0%, with new lease spreads at 41.8%. Source
  • Reinvestment projects stabilized: Four projects were stabilized at a net cost of $77.8 million, at an average incremental NOI yield of 9%. Source
  • Liquidity and leverage: Liquidity stood at $1.8 billion. Net principal debt to adjusted EBITDA was 5.3x on a current quarter annualized basis and 5.4x on a trailing twelve month basis. Source
  • FFO range low end raised: The 2026 FFO range is now $2.34 to $2.37 per diluted share, up from $2.33 at the low end; the high end is unchanged. Source
  • Same property NOI range raised: Same property NOI growth for 2026 is now 4.75% to 5.50%, up from 4.50% at the low end; the high end is unchanged at 5.50%. Source

“The Brixmor team is off to a strong start to 2026 as demonstrated by sustained leasing demand, record renewal spreads, and continued execution of our accretive reinvestment plan during the first quarter,”

Brian T. Finnegan, Chief Executive Officer and President

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Nareit FFO per diluted share Source2026$2.34 - $2.37Raised from $2.33 - $2.37
Same property NOI growth Source20264.75% - 5.50%Raised from 4.50% - 5.50%
Net income attributable to Brixmor Property Group Inc. Source2026E$355 - $365 million; $1.16 - $1.19 per diluted shareRaised from $299 - $312 million; $0.97 - $1.01 per diluted share
Nareit FFO Source2026E$720 - $730 million; $2.34 - $2.37 per diluted shareRaised from $717 - $730 million; $2.33 - $2.37 per diluted share
Depreciation and amortization related to real estate Source2026E417 million; 1.35 per diluted shareLowered from 418 million; 1.36 per diluted share
Gain on sale of real estate assets Source2026E(52) million; (0.17) per diluted shareNew
Revenues deemed uncollectible Source202675 - 100 basis points of total expected revenuesKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: 2026 Nareit FFO per diluted share range low end raised to $2.34 from $2.33; high end $2.37 unchanged. Source
  • Guidance raised: 2026 same property NOI growth range low end raised to 4.75% from 4.50%; high end 5.50% unchanged. Source
  • Guidance raised: 2026 estimated net income attributable to Brixmor range moved to $355 to $365 million from $299 to $312 million. Source
  • New: The 2026 reconciliation includes a $52 million gain on sale of real estate assets; the February reconciliation had no such line. Source
  • Guidance kept: Revenues deemed uncollectible expectation of 75 to 100 basis points of 2026 expected revenues is unchanged from February. Source
  • New: Forward sale contracts under the ATM program were executed in the quarter, covering 3.9 million shares at a weighted-average price of $29.85. Source

Results and per-share growth

  • Per-share earnings and FFO rose: Net income attributable to Brixmor was $0.41 per diluted share, against $0.23 a year earlier. Nareit FFO was $179.6 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, against $171.1 million, or $0.56. Source
  • Same property NOI rose 6.4%: Same property NOI increased 6.4% against the 2025 quarter, with base rent contributing 410 basis points of that growth. Source
  • Gain on sale of assets rose: Gain on sale of real estate assets was $52.1 million, against $3.1 million a year earlier. It is deducted when Nareit FFO is calculated. Source
  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.3075: The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3075 per common share, equal to $1.23 per annum, the same rate as before. Dividends declared totaled $94.4 million. Source

Leasing and occupancy

  • Leasing spreads reached 27.0%: 1.3 million square feet of new and renewal leases were executed. Rent spreads on comparable space were 27.0%, with new lease spreads at 41.8%. Source
  • Occupancy across tenant types: Total leased occupancy was 95.1%, anchor leased occupancy 96.5%, and small shop leased occupancy 92.1%. Source
  • Leased to billed spread widened: The leased to billed occupancy spread was 370 basis points, against 350 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source

“Our increased 2026 outlook reflects the strength of our platform, the durability of our underlying cash flows, and the unparalleled visibility on growth in what continues to be a positive environment for grocery-anchored open-air shopping centers.”

Brian T. Finnegan, Chief Executive Officer and President

Same property revenue and collections

  • Same property revenue rose 5.6%: Same property revenues totaled $328.7 million, up 5.6%, led by base rent of $237.9 million and expense reimbursements of $79.1 million. Source
  • Uncollectible revenue contribution small: Revenues deemed uncollectible were $1.6 million, against $2.4 million, adding 0.3 percentage points to same property NOI growth. Source

Reinvestment and portfolio activity

  • Reinvestment projects stabilized: Four projects were stabilized at a net cost of $77.8 million, at an average incremental NOI yield of 9%. Source
  • Pipeline totals $302.4 million: The in-process pipeline has 39 projects, including 12 redevelopment projects at $203.9 million, with an expected average incremental NOI yield of 10%. Source
  • Ten projects added to pipeline: Ten new reinvestment projects were added at an estimated net cost of $43.7 million, with an expected average incremental NOI yield of 10%. Source
  • Four centers sold, no acquisitions: Four shopping centers were sold for $107.9 million of gross proceeds. One more center sold after quarter-end for $11.3 million. Source

Costs and margins

  • Interest expense climbed: Interest expense was $59.4 million, against $54.1 million a year earlier. Dividends and interest income rose to $3.2 million. Source
  • Operating costs and taxes rose: Operating costs were $41.9 million, against $39.2 million. Real estate taxes were $45.4 million, against $44.9 million. Source
  • General and administrative held flat: General and administrative expense was $28.2 million, level with the prior-year quarter. Depreciation and amortization was $105.2 million. Source
  • Same property NOI margin improved: The same property NOI margin was 74.7%, against 74.1%. Same property NOI rose 6.4% to $245.5 million. Source

Capital and balance sheet

  • Forward sales under ATM program: Forward sale contracts cover 3.9 million shares at a weighted-average price of $29.85, with anticipated proceeds of $116.0 million before commissions and fees. Source
  • Liquidity and leverage: Liquidity stood at $1.8 billion. Net principal debt to adjusted EBITDA was 5.3x on a current quarter annualized basis and 5.4x on a trailing twelve month basis. Source
  • Net principal debt measured: Net principal debt was $5.09 billion, after deducting $424.6 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Source

2026 guidance update

  • FFO range low end raised: The 2026 FFO range is now $2.34 to $2.37 per diluted share, up from $2.33 at the low end; the high end is unchanged. Source
  • Same property NOI range raised: Same property NOI growth for 2026 is now 4.75% to 5.50%, up from 4.50% at the low end; the high end is unchanged at 5.50%. Source
  • Revenue uncollectible range held: Revenues deemed uncollectible are expected at 75 to 100 basis points of 2026 expected revenues, the same range as in February. Source
  • One-time items excluded from guidance: The 2026 expectations exclude gain or loss on extinguishment of debt, transaction expenses, and other one-time items affecting FFO comparability. Source

Demand and market environment

  • Renewal spreads at a record: Renewal rent spreads on comparable space reached 21.3%, which the company describes as a record. Source
  • Signed leases awaiting commencement: Signed but not yet commenced new leases total 2.8 million square feet and $66.7 million of annualized base rent. Source
  • Leasing demand described as sustained: The CEO linked the first-quarter start to 2026 to sustained leasing demand and record renewal spreads. Source

Coming up, as management said on 27 April 2026

  • Dividend payable July 15: The $0.3075 quarterly dividend is payable July 15, 2026 to holders of record on July 2, 2026. Source
  • Forward sale proceeds: Anticipated forward sale proceeds of about $116.0 million are expected to fund general corporate purposes; timing of settlement is not stated. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Nareit FFO per diluted share Source$0.58
Same property NOI growth Source6.4%
Total leased occupancy Source95.1%
Leasing spreads on comparable space Source27.0%
Acquisitions SourceNone completed
Dispositions, gross proceeds Source$107.9 million
Net principal debt to adjusted EBITDA, current quarter annualized Source5.3x

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management sized revenues deemed uncollectible at 75 to 100 basis points of 2026 expected revenues, a tenant-collection item within its guidance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The February expectations were updated in this release; the release does not state whether they were met.
  • Not stated: The February remarks tied solid execution to accelerating the business plan for 2026 and beyond; no status was given in this release.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.