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CBL & Associates Properties Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised, 3 lowered, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • FFO, as adjusted, per share rose: Q2 FFO, as adjusted, per diluted share was $1.89 against $1.86 a year earlier. Six-month figure was $3.62 against $3.37. Reported FFO per share was $1.93 against $1.48. Source
  • Occupancy up 160 basis points: Portfolio occupancy was 90.4% at June 30, 2026, against 88.8% a year earlier. Malls were 88.3% against 86.2%, and open-air centers 95.0% against 93.6%. Source
  • Nearly 1.3 million square feet leased: Q2 leasing covered nearly 1.3 million square feet, including about 585,000 square feet of comparable new and renewal leases. Those comparable leases averaged 8.8% higher rents than prior rents. Source
  • Pro rata debt cut $65.4 million: Management said the completed financings reduced near-term maturity risk and unlocked over $38 million of previously restricted cash flow. CBL's pro rata share of debt was reduced by $65.4 million from the prior period-end. Source
  • Unrestricted cash and securities $322.7M: At June 30, 2026, unrestricted cash and marketable securities were $322.7 million, including CBL's share of joint venture cash of $20.3 million. Source
  • FFO guidance raised: Full-year FFO, as adjusted, per share range moved from $7.06-$7.19 to $7.15-$7.25, reflecting year-to-date transactions and financing, including the Q2 Hammock Landing sale and an outparcel gain. Source
  • Same-center NOI guidance raised: Full-year same-center NOI change is now 0.0% to 1.5%, up from (0.5)% to 1.25%. Source

“We were pleased to raise and tighten our full-year guidance range for FFO and NOI, reflecting the strength of our execution through the first half of the year.”

Stephen D. Lebovitz, Chief Executive Officer of CBL Properties

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
FFO, as adjusted, per share Sourcefull year 2026$7.15 - $7.25Raised from $7.06 - $7.19
Same-center NOI, percentage change Sourcefull year 20260.0% to 1.5%Raised from (0.5)% to 1.25%
Same-center NOI, dollars Sourcefull year 2026$389.2 million to $395.0 millionLowered from $401.0 million to $406.0 million
FFO, as adjusted Sourcefull year 2026$221.7 million to $224.7 millionRaised from $219.0 million to $223.0 million
Net income Sourcefull year 2026$100.0 million to $103.1 millionRaised from $71.1 million to $75.1 million
Expected diluted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$3.04 to $3.14Raised from $2.12 to $2.25
Weighted-average share count Sourcefull year 202631.0 millionKept
Maintenance capital and tenant allowances Sourcefull year 2026$55.0 million to $65.0 millionRaised from $55.0 million to $60.0 million
Development and redevelopment expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$5.0 million to $10.0 millionLowered from $10.0 million to $15.0 million
Principal amortization, including estimated term loan excess cash flow Sourcefull year 2026$58.0 million to $63.0 millionKept
Total estimated capital items Sourcefull year 2026$118.0 million to $138.0 millionLowered from $123.0 million to $138.0 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year FFO, as adjusted, per share guidance raised to $7.15-$7.25 from $7.06-$7.19. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year same-center NOI change guidance raised to 0.0% to 1.5% from (0.5)% to 1.25%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Net income and expected diluted EPS ranges raised relative to the prior quarter. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Same-center NOI dollar range lowered from $401.0-$406.0 million to $389.2-$395.0 million, following the pool change. Source
  • Ended: Parkdale Mall and Crossing no longer counted in the same-center pool. Source

Results and per-share growth

  • FFO, as adjusted, per share rose: Q2 FFO, as adjusted, per diluted share was $1.89 against $1.86 a year earlier. Six-month figure was $3.62 against $3.37. Reported FFO per share was $1.93 against $1.48. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose on gains: Diluted EPS was $1.47 for Q2 against $0.08, and $2.95 for six months against $0.35. Q2 included a $5.9 million gain on deconsolidation and a $13.6 million gain on sales of real estate. Source
  • Same-center NOI up 1.5%: Same-center NOI was $97.7 million in Q2 against $96.2 million, up 1.5%. Six-month same-center NOI was $191.8 million, up 2.2%. Rental revenue rose $1.6 million on occupancy and a $0.4 million rise in percentage rent. Source
  • Equity earnings lifted results: Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates was $22.3 million in Q2 against $6.4 million. The company reported $12.2 million of gains on sales by those affiliates in the quarter. Source

Occupancy and property types

  • Occupancy up 160 basis points: Portfolio occupancy was 90.4% at June 30, 2026, against 88.8% a year earlier. Malls were 88.3% against 86.2%, and open-air centers 95.0% against 93.6%. Source
  • Mall NOI flat in quarter: Mall same-center NOI was $66.3 million in Q2, down 0.1% from $66.4 million, and rose 1.3% for six months. Outlet centers rose 5.4% in the quarter. Source
  • Lifestyle and open-air NOI grew: Lifestyle center NOI was $10.0 million in Q2, up 9.6%. Open-air center NOI was $10.3 million, up 2.0%. Outparcels and other rose 2.6%. Source

“We have made significant progress transforming our balance sheet through refinancing activity completed year to date”

Stephen D. Lebovitz, Chief Executive Officer of CBL Properties

Leasing, rents and tenant sales

  • Nearly 1.3 million square feet leased: Q2 leasing covered nearly 1.3 million square feet, including about 585,000 square feet of comparable new and renewal leases. Those comparable leases averaged 8.8% higher rents than prior rents. Source
  • New leases priced 35.7% higher: Small-shop new leases in Q2 averaged 35.7% above prior gross rents, and renewals 3.1%. The six-month figures were 41.7% for new leases and 2.0% for renewals. Source
  • Tenant sales per square foot up: Same-center tenant sales per square foot for the rolling twelve months were $455, up 3.9%. Q2 same-center sales per square foot rose about 2.2%. Source

Costs and expenses

  • Real estate taxes fell: Real estate taxes were $1.3 million lower in Q2 and $2.7 million lower for six months. Property operating expense was $25.8 million in Q2 against $23.6 million. Source
  • Operating expenses rose in quarter: Same-center operating expenses rose $0.2 million net in Q2. Property operating expenses were up $1.2 million and maintenance and repair up $0.3 million. Source
  • General and administrative expense eased: General and administrative expense was $14.8 million in Q2 against $15.2 million, and $33.4 million for six months against $35.9 million. Source

Financing and debt

  • Year-to-date financing reached $925.1M: Year-to-date financing activity totals $925.1 million, including the March refinancing of the $634.0 million term loan through a $425.0 million mall loan and a $176.1 million bank loan. Source
  • Pro rata debt cut $65.4 million: Management said the completed financings reduced near-term maturity risk and unlocked over $38 million of previously restricted cash flow. CBL's pro rata share of debt was reduced by $65.4 million from the prior period-end. Source
  • Northwoods Mall refinanced at 9.1%: A $43.0 million five-year loan at a fixed 9.1% retired a $46.8 million loan on which cash flows had been swept since April 2021. Source
  • Four lender resolutions in progress: Four non-recourse loans of about $189.6 million at CBL's share are being resolved through lender sale, foreclosure or conveyance. The $9.7 million Gettysburg loan went into receivership in May. Source

Dispositions and land sales

  • Hammock Landing sold for $78.5M: Hammock Landing, a 397,000 square-foot center in West Melbourne, FL, sold for $78.5 million including the assumed $43.8 million loan, at an 8% cap rate. Net proceeds to CBL were about $26.0 million. Source
  • Land and outparcel sales raised $19.2M: Six land parcels and outparcels were sold for $19.2 million in gross proceeds, including more than 15 acres for multi-family development at CoolSprings Galleria and Harford Mall. Source
  • Outparcel gains included in FFO: Gain on outparcel sales, net of taxes, was $1.8 million in Q2 and $3.1 million for six months. Source

Cash, capital and dividend

  • Unrestricted cash and securities $322.7M: At June 30, 2026, unrestricted cash and marketable securities were $322.7 million, including CBL's share of joint venture cash of $20.3 million. Source
  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.625: The Board approved a $0.625 per share dividend for Q3 2026 on August 5, an annual rate of $2.50 per share. Q2 dividend was also $0.625. Source
  • No buybacks in second quarter: Under the $25 million program authorized November 5, 2025, CBL has bought 363,676 shares for $12.0 million since authorization. No shares were bought in Q2. Source
  • Capital spending rose in quarter: Total capital expenditures were $17.1 million in Q2 against $12.1 million. Other maintenance capital expenditures were $8.6 million in Q2. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

  • FFO guidance raised: Full-year FFO, as adjusted, per share range moved from $7.06-$7.19 to $7.15-$7.25, reflecting year-to-date transactions and financing, including the Q2 Hammock Landing sale and an outparcel gain. Source
  • Same-center NOI guidance raised: Full-year same-center NOI change is now 0.0% to 1.5%, up from (0.5)% to 1.25%. Source
  • Net income and EPS ranges raised: Full-year net income is now $100.0-$103.1 million, from $71.1-$75.1 million. Expected diluted EPS is $3.04-$3.14, from $2.12-$2.25. Source
  • Capital estimate range updated: Estimated 2026 capital items total $118.0-$138.0 million, against $123.0-$138.0 million before. Development spending is now $5.0-$10.0 million. Source

Portfolio and strategy

  • Portfolio now 85 properties: The owned and managed portfolio is 85 properties totaling 54.8 million square feet across 23 states, down from 88 properties and 55.6 million square feet in the prior quarter. Source
  • Repositioning strategy continues: The CEO said progress on the portfolio repositioning strategy is defining the next chapter of CBL, alongside the pace of the leasing pipeline. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 August 2026

  • Dividend payable September 30: The $0.625 dividend is payable September 30, 2026, to holders of record on September 15, 2026. Source
  • Laredo loan maturity extended: The $30.7 million Laredo loan, at 100%, had its balance cut by $850,000 and its maturity extended through November 2026. Source
  • Continued leasing and operational focus: Management said it remains focused on more momentum, operational improvements across the portfolio, and long-term value for shareholders. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO, as adjusted, per share Source$1.89 for Q2 2026 vs $1.86; $3.62 for six months vs $3.37
Occupancy Source90.4% at June 30, 2026 vs 88.8%
Same-center NOI change Source+1.5% for Q2 2026; +2.2% for six months
Leasing spreads Source8.8% on comparable new and renewal leases
Dispositions Source$78.5 million Hammock Landing sale; $19.2 million land and outparcel gross proceeds
Leverage (Adjusted EBITDAre to interest expense) Source2.4x for Q2 2026; 2.4x for Q2 2025

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Several mortgage loans are in maturity default. Management intends to cooperate with foreclosure or conveyance in satisfaction of the debt. Source
  • Demand: Bankruptcy-related store closures of about 76,000 square feet lowered mall occupancy by nearly 54 basis points versus the prior-year period. Source
  • External: The CEO said management is watching the effect of macroeconomic factors on the business closely. Source
  • Financial: Uncollectable revenue estimate reduced Q2 results by about $0.9 million, and by about $1.4 million for six months. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The first-quarter release planned match funding for the Gateway Mall equity. The second-quarter release does not restate that status.
  • Not stated: After the February receivership, management said it anticipates returning Jefferson Mall to the lender. Source

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.