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Healthcare Realty Trust Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 lowered, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Normalized FFO flat at $0.41: Normalized FFO was $143.7 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, essentially unchanged from a year earlier. NAREIT FFO rose to $126.1 million, or $0.36 per share, from $0.34. Source
  • Same store cash NOI growth of 5.1%: Same store cash NOI growth was 5.1% in the quarter, against 6.9% in the first quarter. Source
  • Tenant retention at 88.5%: Tenant retention was 88.5%, against 93.5% in the first quarter. Cash leasing spreads were 4.8%, up from 4.2%. Source
  • Joint venture acquisitions near $200 million: Since last quarter, the company closed or contracted about $200 million of joint venture acquisitions, about $40 million at share, at a blended cash yield of about 7.5%. Source
  • Dispositions about $83 million at share: Dispositions totaled about $83 million at share at a sub-5% cap rate. A $9 million non-core retail property in Austin was monetized during the quarter. Source
  • Ascension Nashville modernization of $120 million: Letter of intent with Ascension Saint Thomas for a $120 million modernization of its West campus in Nashville. The company will invest $35 million to modernize its three buildings. Source
  • Exchangeable notes replace 2026 maturity: The company issued $700 million of 3.00% exchangeable notes due 2032, with an initial exchange price of $23.01 per share. Proceeds were mainly used to repay the $600 million Senior Notes due August 2026. Source

“HEALTHCARE REALTY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS AND FURTHER INCREASES FULL YEAR 2026 GUIDANCE”

Healthcare Realty Trust Inc., press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Normalized FFO per share, diluted Sourcefull year 2026$1.62 to $1.66Raised from $1.59 to $1.65
NAREIT FFO per share Sourcefull year 2026$1.45 to $1.51Kept
Earnings per share (GAAP) Sourcefull year 2026$(0.15) to $(0.11)Lowered from $(0.05) to $0.05
Same store cash NOI growth Sourcefull year 20264.25% to 5.00%Raised from 3.75% to 4.75%

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Normalized FFO per share guidance raised to $1.62 to $1.66 from $1.59 to $1.65. Source
  • Guidance raised: Same store cash NOI growth guidance raised to 4.25% to 5.00% from 3.75% to 4.75%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: GAAP earnings per share guidance lowered to $(0.15) to $(0.11) from $(0.05) to $0.05. Source
  • Guidance kept: NAREIT FFO per share guidance kept at $1.45 to $1.51. Source
  • New: Exchangeable senior notes issued in the quarter, with proceeds mainly used to repay the $600 million Senior Notes. Source
  • New: Letter of intent signed in early July for a Nashville redevelopment with Ascension Saint Thomas. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Normalized FFO flat at $0.41: Normalized FFO was $143.7 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, essentially unchanged from a year earlier. NAREIT FFO rose to $126.1 million, or $0.36 per share, from $0.34. Source
  • Same store cash NOI growth of 5.1%: Same store cash NOI growth was 5.1% in the quarter, against 6.9% in the first quarter. Source
  • GAAP net loss of $(0.13) per share: Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $43.5 million, or $(0.13) per share, against $(0.45) a year earlier. Source

Leasing and tenant demand

  • 1.5 million square feet executed: The company executed 323 new and renewal leases covering 1.5 million square feet, including 350,000 square feet of new leases. Weighted average lease term was 5.7 years, against 7.7 years in the first quarter; average escalators were 3.0%. Source
  • Tenant retention at 88.5%: Tenant retention was 88.5%, against 93.5% in the first quarter. Cash leasing spreads were 4.8%, up from 4.2%. Source
  • Health system renewals and new leases: CommonSpirit Health leases totaled 157,000 square feet across five markets. Wellstar leased 66,000 square feet in Atlanta across three properties 94% occupied, and Baylor Scott & White leased 57,000 square feet in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Source

“The 2026 annual guidance range reflects the Company's view of current and future market conditions, including assumptions with respect to rental rates, occupancy levels, interest rates, and operating and general and administrative expenses.”

Healthcare Realty Trust Inc., press release

Acquisitions and dispositions

  • Joint venture acquisitions near $200 million: Since last quarter, the company closed or contracted about $200 million of joint venture acquisitions, about $40 million at share, at a blended cash yield of about 7.5%. Source
  • Greenwich and Port St. Lucie closed: Greenwich, CT: $65 million MOB ($13 million at share), 106,000 square feet, adding to 10 other assets in the market. Port St. Lucie, FL: $21 million ($4 million at share). Source
  • Four more assets under LOI: Four additional assets in Charleston, Seattle and Denver are under letter of intent for $111 million ($22 million at share), in sub-markets adjacent to existing properties. Source
  • Dispositions about $83 million at share: Dispositions totaled about $83 million at share at a sub-5% cap rate. A $9 million non-core retail property in Austin was monetized during the quarter. Source

Development and redevelopment

  • Ascension Nashville modernization of $120 million: Letter of intent with Ascension Saint Thomas for a $120 million modernization of its West campus in Nashville. The company will invest $35 million to modernize its three buildings. Source
  • Redevelopment spend of $25 million: In the second quarter the company leased about 60,000 square feet and invested about $25 million across its redevelopment portfolio. Source
  • Ascension investment scope in Nashville: Ascension's planned work covers clinical infrastructure, operating rooms, cardiac catheterization labs, a new Heart and Kidney Transplant Center, and a new Thoracic Surgery and Chest & Lung Center. Source

Costs and expenses

  • Property operating expense down: Property operating expenses were $99.0 million, against $104.2 million a year earlier. Rental income was $270.6 million, against $287.1 million, and total revenues were $281.8 million, against $297.5 million. Source
  • G&A expense lower year over year: General and administrative expense was $14.4 million, against $23.5 million. Normalized G&A was $12.5 million, against $13.2 million. Restructuring and severance charges were $3.0 million, against $10.3 million. Source
  • Interest and depreciation expense fell: Interest expense was $45.1 million, against $53.3 million, and depreciation and amortization was $128.1 million, against $153.5 million. The merger-related fair value adjustment was $10.2 million. Source

Debt, liquidity and capital

  • Exchangeable notes replace 2026 maturity: The company issued $700 million of 3.00% exchangeable notes due 2032, with an initial exchange price of $23.01 per share. Proceeds were mainly used to repay the $600 million Senior Notes due August 2026. Source
  • Liquidity about $1.6 billion: Liquidity was about $1.6 billion at June 30, 2026, covering the revolver net of commercial paper, the delayed draw term loan and cash, against about $1.2 billion at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Notes payable rose to $4.17 billion: Notes and bonds payable were $4.17 billion at June 30, 2026, against $4.10 billion at March 31, 2026 and $3.91 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Delayed draw term loan entered, undrawn: The company entered a $400 million unsecured delayed draw term loan maturing May 15, 2029. No borrowings were outstanding at June 30, 2026. Source

Dividend and share repurchases

  • Dividend of $0.24 declared: The Board declared $0.24 per share, matching the first quarter, with operating partnership unit distributions at the same rate. Quarterly dividends and OP distributions were $83.4 million, against $110.5 million. Source
  • FAD of $109.4 million, 76% payout: Funds available for distribution were $109.4 million, against $115.4 million a year earlier, for a payout ratio of 76%, against 75% in the first quarter. Source
  • 3.8 million shares repurchased: The company repurchased 3.8 million shares for $75 million alongside the exchangeable notes offering. In the first quarter it repurchased 5.7 million shares at an average $17.38 for $100 million. Source
  • Capped calls to limit dilution: Capped call transactions cost $29 million, with an initial cap price of $27.41 per share, to reduce potential future share dilution. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 July 2026

  • Joint venture acquisitions to close in Q3: Four assets under letter of intent in Charleston, Seattle and Denver ($111 million, $22 million at share) are expected to close in the third quarter. Source
  • Ascension leases to be signed in Q3: Over 200,000 square feet of new and renewal leases with Ascension across three Nashville campuses are expected to be signed in the third quarter. Source
  • Atlanta MOB sale expected to close Q4: The $36 million direct sale of a 59,000 square foot MOB to the affiliated hospital is expected to close in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Denver land sale expected by year-end: The sale of three land sites direct to the affiliated health system for $16 million is expected to occur by year-end 2026. Source
  • Dividend payable August 26, 2026: The $0.24 per share dividend is payable August 26, 2026, to holders of record on August 11, 2026. OP unit distributions match the dividend. Source
  • Term loan draws open until May 2027: Proceeds of the $400 million delayed draw term loan can be drawn at any time through May 15, 2027. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Normalized FFO per share, diluted Source$0.41
Same store cash NOI growth Source5.1%
Tenant retention Source88.5%
Cash leasing spreads Source4.8%
Joint venture acquisitions Sourceabout $200 million total; about $40 million at share
Dispositions at share Source$83 million at a sub-5% cap rate
Run rate net debt to adjusted EBITDA Source5.6x
Occupancy at selected properties (CommonSpirit Health markets) Sourcemore than 90%
NAREIT FFO per share, diluted Source$0.36

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Impairments of real estate assets totaled $42.7 million in the quarter. The guidance excludes potential impairments and debt extinguishment costs. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said the $400 million term loan was expected to close in May 2026. The second-quarter release reports the agreement entered, with a May 15, 2029 maturity.
  • Not stated: First-quarter leverage of 5.5x was adjusted for an expected second-quarter repayment. The second-quarter release does not state whether that repayment occurred.

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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.