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Healthpeak Properties, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 lowered, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • FFO per share fell year over year: Diluted Nareit FFO was $0.42 per share against $0.45 a year earlier, and FFO as Adjusted was $0.45 against $0.46. Net income was $0.28 per share against $0.06. Source
  • Full-year EPS and FFO guidance changed: Diluted EPS and FFO as Adjusted ranges moved up, while the Nareit FFO range moved down. Management stated the update reflects current market conditions, transaction timing and other assumptions. Source
  • Janus Living IPO completed in March: Janus Living completed its IPO at the high end of its valuation range. Healthpeak owns 81.6% equity, and Janus Living had a $6.9 billion market capitalization as of May 4, 2026. Source
  • Senior housing acquisitions totaled $714 million: The company closed 25 communities, which were contributed to Janus Living. These include the 19-community joint venture buyout for $314 million, Orlando for $119 million, Atlanta for $240 million, and Seattle for $41 million. Source
  • Senior housing NOI grew, Lab declined: Year-over-year same-store cash NOI rose 13.8% in Senior Housing and 2.4% in Outpatient Medical, and fell 7.2% in Lab. Total same-store cash NOI was flat at 0.0%. Source
  • Blackstone outpatient medical recapitalization closed: Closed in March: 80% interest in six 100%-occupied outpatient properties, valued at $212 million gross, for about $170 million of proceeds. The trailing cash cap rate was about 6.1%. Source
  • April buyback of about $100 million: The company repurchased 5.9 million shares at a weighted average $16.81 in April. About $306 million remained under the $500 million program as of May 5, 2026. Source
  • Healthpeak as largest Janus Living holder: Management said Healthpeak's earnings growth will benefit from senior housing supply-demand fundamentals and Janus Living's external growth. Healthpeak owns 81.6% of Janus Living. Source

“As Janus Living's largest shareholder, Healthpeak's earnings growth will benefit from the favorable senior housing supply-demand fundamentals and Janus Living's accretive external growth opportunities”

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Diluted earnings per common share Sourcefull year 2026$0.46 - $0.50Raised from $0.34 - $0.38
Diluted Nareit FFO per share Sourcefull year 2026$1.68 - $1.72Lowered from $1.70 - $1.74
Diluted FFO as Adjusted per share Sourcefull year 2026$1.71 - $1.75Raised from $1.70 - $1.74
Total Same-Store Cash (Adjusted) NOI growth Sourcefull year 2026(1.0%) - 1.0%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year diluted EPS range raised to $0.46 - $0.50 from $0.34 - $0.38. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year diluted FFO as Adjusted per share range raised to $1.71 - $1.75 from $1.70 - $1.74. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year diluted Nareit FFO per share range lowered to $1.68 - $1.72 from $1.70 - $1.74. Source
  • Guidance kept: Same-store cash NOI growth range of (1.0%) to 1.0% reaffirmed. Source
  • New: Janus Living IPO completed in March 2026, with about $880 million of net proceeds. Source
  • New: Outpatient medical 80% joint venture interest sold to Blackstone affiliates, closed in March 2026. Source
  • New: New $400 million unsecured delayed-draw term loan closed in March 2026, undrawn as of May 5, 2026. Source

Results and guidance update

  • FFO per share fell year over year: Diluted Nareit FFO was $0.42 per share against $0.45 a year earlier, and FFO as Adjusted was $0.45 against $0.46. Net income was $0.28 per share against $0.06. Source
  • Full-year EPS and FFO guidance changed: Diluted EPS and FFO as Adjusted ranges moved up, while the Nareit FFO range moved down. Management stated the update reflects current market conditions, transaction timing and other assumptions. Source
  • Revenue and EBITDAre grew sharply: Consolidated revenue grew 35% and Adjusted EBITDAre grew 42% year over year. Total revenues were $753.0 million against $702.9 million. Source
  • Change-of-control gains excluded from FFO: Net income included a $138.1 million gain upon change of control, from the SWF SH JV buyout and the Blackstone JV sale. The gain is removed from Nareit FFO. Source

Janus Living IPO and senior housing

  • Janus Living IPO completed in March: Janus Living completed its IPO at the high end of its valuation range. Healthpeak owns 81.6% equity, and Janus Living had a $6.9 billion market capitalization as of May 4, 2026. Source
  • Janus Living reported first-quarter results: Janus Living reported post-IPO net loss of $(0.05) per share, first-quarter net income of $0.13, and FFO as Adjusted of $0.23 per share. Source
  • Senior housing acquisitions totaled $714 million: The company closed 25 communities, which were contributed to Janus Living. These include the 19-community joint venture buyout for $314 million, Orlando for $119 million, Atlanta for $240 million, and Seattle for $41 million. Source
  • Janus Living under contract for $400 million: Janus Living is under contract on about $400 million of further senior housing acquisitions, and held $949 million of cash with no outstanding debt at March 31, 2026. Source

“The transaction reflects continued execution on Healthpeak's ongoing capital recycling strategy”

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

Same-store NOI by segment

  • Senior housing NOI grew, Lab declined: Year-over-year same-store cash NOI rose 13.8% in Senior Housing and 2.4% in Outpatient Medical, and fell 7.2% in Lab. Total same-store cash NOI was flat at 0.0%. Source
  • Lab occupancy rising sequentially: Lab total occupancy increased sequentially in the quarter, per management. Outpatient Medical and Lab new and renewal leasing is covered under leasing activity. Source
  • Segment shares of same-store NOI: Outpatient Medical is 55.7% of the same-store NOI pool, Lab 33.6%, and Senior Housing 10.7%. Source

Leasing activity and renewal spreads

  • Outpatient Medical and Lab leasing 1.2M feet: Outpatient Medical and Lab new and renewal leases totaled 1.2 million square feet. Outpatient Medical renewals totaled 868,000 square feet at +5.4% cash releasing spreads. Source
  • Lab renewal cash spreads at 3.5%: Lab new leases totaled 129,000 square feet and renewals 12,000 square feet, with +3.5% cash releasing spreads on renewals. Source
  • Leasing continued into early May: Through May 4, 2026, the company executed 1 million square feet of Outpatient Medical leases and 354,000 square feet of Lab leases, and signed letters of intent. Source

“Healthpeak will serve as operating member of the joint venture and will continue to provide asset and property management services, earning customary fees”

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

Capital recycling and dispositions

  • Blackstone outpatient medical recapitalization closed: Closed in March: 80% interest in six 100%-occupied outpatient properties, valued at $212 million gross, for about $170 million of proceeds. The trailing cash cap rate was about 6.1%. Source
  • Net proceeds reached $267 million: Dispositions totaled about $92 million and loan repayments $5 million. Together with the recapitalization, net proceeds reached $267 million as of May 5, 2026. Source
  • Healthpeak keeps a 20% stake: Healthpeak retained a 20% minority interest in the joint venture, which covers about 418,000 square feet across five states. Source

Balance sheet and leverage

  • Net debt to EBITDAre at 5.4x: Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre was 5.4x at March 31, 2026, against 5.2x for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Source
  • New $400M term loan undrawn: The unsecured delayed-draw term loan matures in March 2031 and bears interest at SOFR plus 80 basis points. It was undrawn as of May 5, 2026. Source
  • Cash balance rose to $1.17 billion: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,170,992 thousand at March 31, 2026, against $467,457 thousand at December 31, 2025. Source

Dividends and share repurchases

  • Monthly dividend of $0.10167: The board declared $0.10167 per share monthly for April, May and June 2026, totaling $0.305 per share for the second quarter, or $1.22 annualized. Source
  • April buyback of about $100 million: The company repurchased 5.9 million shares at a weighted average $16.81 in April. About $306 million remained under the $500 million program as of May 5, 2026. Source
  • Janus Living intends a pro rata dividend: Janus Living announced an intent to pay a pro rata dividend for March 20 to June 30, 2026, at $0.1425 per share, or $0.57 annualized. Source

Costs and operating expense

  • Operating expense rose to $323.9M: Operating expense was $323.9 million against $273.1 million a year earlier. Depreciation and amortization was $289.7 million against $268.5 million. Source
  • Transaction costs tied to IPO: Transaction costs were $24.1 million, against $5.5 million a year earlier. The company attributes them to the Janus Living IPO and investment pursuit costs. Source
  • Resident fees rose to $200.3M: Resident fees and services were $200.3 million, against $148.9 million a year earlier. Source

Strategy and Janus Living role

  • Healthpeak as largest Janus Living holder: Management said Healthpeak's earnings growth will benefit from senior housing supply-demand fundamentals and Janus Living's external growth. Healthpeak owns 81.6% of Janus Living. Source
  • Healthpeak keeps management role in JV: Healthpeak will operate the Blackstone joint venture and continue to provide asset and property management services for customary fees. Source
  • Capital recycling strategy continued: Management described the Blackstone transaction as continued execution of its capital recycling strategy and a platform for further relationship expansion. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 May 2026

  • Lab occupancy expected to rise: Management expects Lab total occupancy to increase through year-end 2026. Source
  • Janus Living acquisitions under contract: Janus Living has about $400 million of senior housing acquisitions under contract. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Diluted Nareit FFO per share Source$0.42
FFO as Adjusted per share Source$0.45
Total same-store cash (adjusted) NOI growth Source0.0%
Outpatient Medical same-store NOI growth Source2.4%
Lab same-store NOI growth Source(7.2%)
Senior Housing same-store NOI growth Source13.8%
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Source5.4x
Outpatient Medical renewal cash releasing spreads Source+5.4%
Lab renewal cash releasing spreads Source+3.5%
Senior housing acquisitions Source$714 million
Dispositions Source$92 million

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Prior release expected the IPO to complete in the first half of 2026; the current release reports it completed in March 2026.
  • Not stated: Prior release anticipated the remaining pipeline closing in the first quarter; the current release reports $359 million of Atlanta and Orlando acquisitions closed.
  • Not stated: Prior release said the plan was well underway; the current release reports $267 million of net proceeds as of May 5, 2026.

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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.