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Bxp, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 January 2026: press release, press release. Guidance figures: 20 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Quarterly EPS lifted by property sale gains: Diluted EPS was $1.56 against $(1.45) a year earlier. Management said the gains on fourth-quarter disposition activity drove the difference from the guidance midpoint. Source
  • FFO below guidance midpoint by $0.05: Quarterly FFO was $280.2 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, against $1.79 a year earlier. Management attributed the shortfall to non-cash straight-line rent reserves for two clients and higher G&A. Source
  • Total portfolio occupancy rose 70 basis points: Total portfolio occupancy was 86.7% at year-end, and the total portfolio was 89.4% leased, including signed leases not yet commenced. Both figures were up quarter over quarter. Source
  • 87 leases signed, 1.8 million square feet: Management said it executed 87 leases totaling more than 1.8 million square feet in the quarter, with a weighted-average lease term of 11.3 years. Full-year 2025 leasing exceeded 5.5 million square feet. Source
  • Second-generation rents below expired leases: On 898,799 square feet of second-generation leases, gross rents were down 3.46% and net rents down 5.46% against the expired leases. Source
  • 2026 FFO midpoint above 2025: Management said the midpoint of full-year 2026 guidance is $0.11 per share above 2025 FFO per share, and listed its assumptions afterward. Source

“These asset sales enhance balance sheet flexibility and support our capital needs and strategic priorities”

Bxp, Inc., press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Diluted EPS Sourcefirst quarter 2026$0.32 - $0.34New
Diluted FFO per share Sourcefirst quarter 2026$1.56 - $1.58New
Diluted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$2.08 - $2.29New
Diluted FFO per share Sourcefull year 2026$6.88 - $7.04New
Real estate depreciation and amortization per share Sourcefull year 2026$5.10New
Gains and impairments per share Sourcefull year 2026$(0.30) - $(0.35)New
Average in-service portfolio occupancy Sourcefull year 202687.50% - 88.50%New
Same Property NOI change, excluding termination income Sourcefull year 20261.25% - 2.25%New
Same Property NOI change, cash, excluding termination income Sourcefull year 20260% - 0.50%New
Non Same Properties incremental NOI Sourcefull year 2026$44,000 - $52,000 (thousands)New
Buildings taken out of service Sourcefull year 2026$(13,000) thousandNew
Asset sales NOI change Sourcefull year 2026$(74,000) - $(70,000) (thousands)New
Straight-line rent and fair value lease revenue Sourcefull year 2026$130,000 - $150,000 (thousands)New
Termination income Sourcefull year 2026$11,000 - $15,000 (thousands)New
Development, management services and other revenue Sourcefull year 2026$30,000 - $34,000 (thousands)New
General and administrative expense Sourcefull year 2026$(183,000) - $(176,000) (thousands)New
G&A per share increase Sourcefull year 2026$0.07 per shareNew
Consolidated net interest expense Sourcefull year 2026$(593,000) - $(581,000) (thousands)New
Unconsolidated joint venture interest expense Sourcefull year 2026$(63,000) - $(60,000) (thousands)New
Noncontrolling interest in property partnerships share of FFO Sourcefull year 2026$(194,000) - $(186,000) (thousands)New
Net earnings dilution from strategic asset sales Sourcefull year 2026$0.06 - $0.08 per share

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: First issuance of full-year 2026 EPS and FFO per share guidance, following 2025 guidance given in the third quarter. Source
  • New: Property sales completed under the strategic asset sales plan from the September 2025 Investor Day, through January 23, 2026. Source
  • New: Residential sales of Proto and Signature, with aggregate net proceeds and gain stated by management. Source
  • New: Acquisition of 2100 M Street in Washington, DC, completed in the fourth quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Quarterly EPS lifted by property sale gains: Diluted EPS was $1.56 against $(1.45) a year earlier. Management said the gains on fourth-quarter disposition activity drove the difference from the guidance midpoint. Source
  • FFO below guidance midpoint by $0.05: Quarterly FFO was $280.2 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, against $1.79 a year earlier. Management attributed the shortfall to non-cash straight-line rent reserves for two clients and higher G&A. Source
  • Full-year FFO per share declined: Full-year 2025 FFO was $1.1 billion, or $6.85 per diluted share, against $7.10 for 2024. Full-year diluted EPS was $1.74, against $0.09 in 2024. Source
  • Revenue rose 2.2% year over year: Total revenue was $877.1 million for the quarter, compared with $858.6 million a year earlier. Source

Segments, regions and occupancy

  • Total portfolio occupancy rose 70 basis points: Total portfolio occupancy was 86.7% at year-end, and the total portfolio was 89.4% leased, including signed leases not yet commenced. Both figures were up quarter over quarter. Source
  • Same-property NOI declined 0.7%: BXP's Share of Same Property NOI, excluding termination income, fell 0.7% year over year after rising 1.7% in the third quarter. Cash same-property NOI rose 1.3%. Source
  • San Francisco and Seattle occupancy lower: San Francisco total occupancy was 77.0% against 80.8% a year earlier, and Seattle was 79.8% against 81.6%. Source
  • Boston Marriott occupancy steady, rate lower: Boston Marriott Cambridge average occupancy was 74.50%, up from 74.30%. Average daily rate was $322.91, against $332.10 a year earlier. Source

“These transactions remain aligned with BXP’s long-term strategy to optimize the portfolio, enhance operating performance, and strengthen balance sheet flexibility.”

Bxp, Inc., press release

Leasing and rent spreads

  • 87 leases signed, 1.8 million square feet: Management said it executed 87 leases totaling more than 1.8 million square feet in the quarter, with a weighted-average lease term of 11.3 years. Full-year 2025 leasing exceeded 5.5 million square feet. Source
  • Second-generation rents below expired leases: On 898,799 square feet of second-generation leases, gross rents were down 3.46% and net rents down 5.46% against the expired leases. Source
  • Second-generation leasing costs rose: Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $128.74 per square foot, against $77.47 in the third quarter, on 1,219,771 square feet commencing. Source
  • CBD occupancy and leasing up 50 basis points: CBD portfolio occupancy was 89.8% and leased was 92.5%. Both measures rose 50 basis points from the third quarter. Source

Costs and G&A

  • Real estate taxes rose in quarter: Real estate taxes were $149.6 million, against $143.0 million in the third quarter. Operating expenses were $182.8 million, against $187.8 million. Source
  • G&A higher than prior periods: General and administrative expense was $37.8 million, against $36.2 million in the third quarter and $32.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Insurance proceeds and restoration costs: Insurance proceeds were $7.5 million in the quarter, and restoration expenses related to insurance claims were $7.3 million. Source

“Throughout 2025, BXP further strengthened its balance sheet by addressing debt maturities, and sourcing additional liquidity in the capital markets.”

Bxp, Inc., press release

Margins, cash and dividends

  • Operating margin declined 0.7 points: The operating margin on rental revenue was 60.1% for the quarter, against 60.8% in the third quarter. Source
  • FAD payout ratio rose to 92.09%: FAD was $134.5 million, against $201.8 million in the third quarter. BXP's Share of second-generation tenant improvements and leasing commissions was $145.4 million, against $64.7 million. Source
  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.70: Dividends per common share were $0.70 in both quarters, and distributions to common shareholders and unitholders were $123.9 million. Source

Capital, debt and balance sheet

  • Net debt to EBITDA improved to 7.86x: BXP's Share of net debt to annualized EBITDA re was 7.86 times, down from 8.21 times in the third quarter. Cash and cash equivalents were $1.48 billion at year-end. Source
  • 2025 debt market activity about $4.6 billion: Management cited about $4.6 billion of BXP's share of 2025 debt market activity, and said it reflects access to debt capital and relationships with banks. Source
  • Consolidated debt to market capitalization rose: Consolidated debt to consolidated market capitalization was 58.20%, against 55.82%. The year-end closing price was $67.48 per share. Source

Development and portfolio

  • Three development projects placed in service: Management said the company placed three development projects in service: 1050 Winter Street (100% leased), Reston Next Office Phase II (92%) and 360 Park Avenue South (59%). Source
  • 343 Madison Avenue under construction: Management described 343 Madison Avenue as a 46-story, 930,000 square foot project with direct access to Grand Central Station, construction begun in 2025. Source
  • Construction in progress rose in quarter: Construction in progress was $1.48 billion at December 31, 2025, against $1.32 billion at September 30, 2025. Source

Guidance drivers and exclusions

  • 2026 FFO midpoint above 2025: Management said the midpoint of full-year 2026 guidance is $0.11 per share above 2025 FFO per share, and listed its assumptions afterward. Source
  • Growth drivers in 2026 guidance: Management listed projected same-property NOI growth from higher occupancy and leasing, plus incremental NOI from development deliveries placed into service during the year. Source
  • Guidance excludes future gains and impairments: The estimates do not include possible future gains or losses from acquisitions or dispositions not under contract, or future impairment charges. Source

Coming up, as management said on 28 January 2026

  • 2100 M Street redevelopment planned: Management plans to demolish and redevelop 2100 M Street into an approximately 320,000 square foot premier workplace. Source
  • 290 Binney Street occupancy scheduled Q2 2026: The project table shows initial occupancy and stabilization for 290 Binney Street in Q2 2026, with the project 100% leased. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Diluted FFO per share Source$1.76 (Q3 2025: $1.74)
Diluted FFO per share, full year Source$6.85 (2024: $7.10)
Occupancy, in-service properties Source86.7% (Q3 2025: 86.0%)
Leased, in-service properties Source89.4% (Q3 2025: 88.8%)
Same Property NOI change, excluding termination income Source(0.7)% (Q3 2025: 1.7%)
Same Property NOI change, cash Source1.3% (Q3 2025: 2.6%)
Gross rent change, second-generation leases Source(3.46)%
Net rent change, second-generation leases Source(5.46)%
BXP's Share of net debt to EBITDA re (annualized) Source7.86x (Q3 2025: 8.21x)
FAD payout ratio Source92.09% (Q3 2025: 61.37%)
Operating margin Source60.1% (Q3 2025: 60.8%)
Acquisitions, 2025 (BXP's Share investment) Source$1,359,150 thousand
Dispositions, 2025 (BXP's Share gross sales price) Source$940,278 thousand
Consolidated debt to consolidated market capitalization Source58.20% (Q3 2025: 55.82%)

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Non-cash straight-line rent reserves on two clients and higher G&A reduced fourth-quarter FFO against guidance. Source
  • Operational: Three properties removed from service for redevelopment into residential use reduce 2026 NOI. Source
  • Demand: 343 Madison Avenue was 29% pre-leased at the time of the release, with other prospective clients still in discussion. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the 2026 dilution of $0.06 to $0.08 per share is consistent with the range previously communicated. Source
  • Not stated: Management said the completed property sales are consistent with the strategic asset sales plan from September 2025. Source

Other quarters

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