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Kimco Realty Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 3 lowered, 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • FFO per share rose 4.5%: FFO reached $309.2 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, against $0.44 a year earlier. The company reported 4.5% growth in FFO per diluted share. Source
  • Occupancy matched all-time high: Pro-rata leased occupancy reached 96.4%, matching the all-time high. It rose 10 basis points sequentially and 100 basis points year-over-year. Source
  • New-lease spreads reached 40.4%: New leases carried 40.4% cash rent spreads on comparable space, with renewals at 6.1% and options at 8.0%. Source
  • Immediate liquidity reached $2.7 billion: Quarter-end immediate liquidity was $2.7 billion, including $700 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, plus full availability on the $2.0 billion revolver. Source
  • Common dividend raised 12%: The board declared a $0.28 quarterly common dividend, $1.12 a year, up 12.0% from the prior-year quarter. Preferred dividends were also declared. Source
  • First multifamily asset sold: The Milton, a 253-unit building at Pentagon Centre, sold for $142.3 million at a cap rate of about 4.9%. The pro-rata share of the sales price was $78.2 million. Source
  • Costco-anchored assets sold after quarter: Four Costco-anchored assets, two whole centers and two ground lease parcels, sold for about $127 million after quarter end. Source

“Our operating and financial performance reflect the strength of our platform and the team's disciplined execution throughout the quarter,”

Kimco CEO Conor Flynn

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net income per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$1.00 to $1.03Raised from $0.83 to $0.87
FFO per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$1.83 to $1.84Raised from $1.81 to $1.84
Same property NOI growth Sourcefull year 2026+3.0% to +3.5%Raised from +2.8% to +3.5%
Credit loss as a percentage of total pro-rata rental revenues Sourcefull year 2026(55bps) to (75bps)Lowered from (65bps) to (90bps)
Lease termination income Sourcefull year 2026$7 to $15Kept
Non-cash GAAP revenues Sourcefull year 2026$48 to $53Raised from $45 to $50
Consolidated G&A expense, net Sourcefull year 2026$128 to $132Kept
Consolidated interest expense and preferred stock dividends Sourcefull year 2026$368 to $372Lowered from $369 to $376
Consolidated mortgage and other financing income, net Sourcefull year 2026$45 to $50Lowered from $45 to $55
Redevelopment capex Sourcefull year 2026$125 to $150Raised from $100 to $150
Leasing and maintenance capex Sourcefull year 2026$275 to $300Kept
Property acquisitions, net of dispositions Sourcefull year 2026Net neutral; transaction volume of $300 to $500 millionKept
Structured investments, net of repayments Sourcefull year 2026$75 to $125Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year net income per diluted share range raised to $1.00 to $1.03 from $0.83 to $0.87. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year FFO per diluted share low end raised to $1.83 from $1.81. Source
  • Guidance raised: Same property NOI growth range raised to 3.0% to 3.5% from 2.8% to 3.5%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Non-cash GAAP revenues range raised to $48 to $53 million from $45 to $50 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Redevelopment capex range raised to $125 to $150 million from $100 to $150 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Interest expense and preferred dividends range lowered to $368 to $372 million from $369 to $376 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Mortgage and other financing income range lowered to $45 to $50 million from $45 to $55 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Credit loss range shown as 55 to 75 basis points, against 65 to 90 previously. Source
  • New: Sale of The Milton, a 253-unit multifamily building, marked the company's first multifamily asset disposition. Source
  • New: Issued $600.0 million of 3.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2031. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • FFO per share rose 4.5%: FFO reached $309.2 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, against $0.44 a year earlier. The company reported 4.5% growth in FFO per diluted share. Source
  • Net income per share eased to $0.22: Net income available to common shareholders was $145.8 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, against $155.4 million, or $0.23, a year earlier. Lower property gains offset rent growth. Source
  • Same property NOI grew 3.5%: Same property NOI rose 3.5% year-over-year to $403.2 million on a pro-rata basis. Minimum rents increased 2.6%, the company said. Source

Occupancy and tenant base

  • Occupancy matched all-time high: Pro-rata leased occupancy reached 96.4%, matching the all-time high. It rose 10 basis points sequentially and 100 basis points year-over-year. Source
  • Small-shop occupancy set a record: Small shop occupancy reached a record 92.9%, up 40 basis points sequentially and 70 basis points year-over-year. Source
  • Anchor occupancy up 110 basis points: Pro-rata anchor occupancy reached 97.8%, up 110 basis points from a year earlier. Source
  • Portfolio spans 564 centers: The company owned interests in 564 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets, with 100 million square feet of gross leasable space, at June 30, 2026. Source

“a reflection of both our higher operating income and confidence in Kimco's long-term outlook.”

Kimco CEO Conor Flynn

Leasing activity and demand

  • 461 leases covering 2.5 million feet: The company executed 461 leases totaling 2.5 million square feet, with blended pro-rata cash rent spreads of 13.1% on comparable spaces. Source
  • New-lease spreads reached 40.4%: New leases carried 40.4% cash rent spreads on comparable space, with renewals at 6.1% and options at 8.0%. Source
  • Demand tied to supply and essentials: Management linked leasing to limited new shopping center supply, consumer demand for everyday essentials and shopper traffic across the open-air portfolio. Source

Costs and interest expense

  • Interest expense rose year-over-year: Interest expense was $83.9 million for the quarter, against $81.2 million a year earlier, and $167.0 million for six months against $161.6 million. Source
  • Property taxes and operating costs rose: Real estate taxes were $71.2 million against $66.6 million, and operating and maintenance expense was $95.1 million against $91.1 million. Source
  • G&A expense declined: General and administrative expense was $29.9 million for the quarter, against $32.4 million a year earlier. Source

Capital, liquidity and shareholder returns

  • $600 million exchangeable notes issued: The company issued $600.0 million of 3.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2031. Notes payable, net, rose to $8.31 billion from $7.72 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Immediate liquidity reached $2.7 billion: Quarter-end immediate liquidity was $2.7 billion, including $700 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, plus full availability on the $2.0 billion revolver. Source
  • Class N preferred partly repurchased: After quarter end, the company bought back 516,750 shares of its 7.25% Class N Convertible Preferred Stock for $33.3 million, at $64.50 a share. Source
  • Common dividend raised 12%: The board declared a $0.28 quarterly common dividend, $1.12 a year, up 12.0% from the prior-year quarter. Preferred dividends were also declared. Source
  • Common shares bought back with notes: In connection with the notes offering, about 4.1 million common shares were bought back for $104.7 million at $25.38 per share. Source

Portfolio sales and acquisitions

  • First multifamily asset sold: The Milton, a 253-unit building at Pentagon Centre, sold for $142.3 million at a cap rate of about 4.9%. The pro-rata share of the sales price was $78.2 million. Source
  • Costco-anchored assets sold after quarter: Four Costco-anchored assets, two whole centers and two ground lease parcels, sold for about $127 million after quarter end. Source
  • Capital recycling into higher yields: Management said the Costco sale optimizes portfolio growth by moving capital from assets with lower contractual rent growth into higher-yielding investments. Source
  • Two centers bought with 1031 proceeds: Pompano Marketplace, a 239,000-square-foot Walmart-anchored center, was bought for $53 million; Sunshine Plaza, a 247,000-square-foot Publix-anchored center, for $56 million. Source
  • Structured investment repayments exceed new capital: Repayments of $44 million, including the Pompano mezzanine loan, exceeded $19 million of new capital, and the company continues to hold rights of first offer or refusal. Source
  • Bears Path center sold for $7.8 million: Shoppes at Bears Path, a 44,000 square foot Tucson center, sold for $7.8 million, with proceeds intended for a future 1031 exchange. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Common dividend payable September 17: The $0.28 common dividend is payable September 17, 2026, to holders of record on September 4, 2026. Source
  • Preferred dividends payable October 15: Class L, Class M and Class N preferred dividends are payable October 15, 2026, to holders of record on October 1, 2026. Source
  • Preferred repurchase charge due in Q3: A charge of about $3.8 million from the preferred repurchase will be recognized in net income available to common stockholders and FFO in the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • Sale proceeds headed to 1031 exchanges: Proceeds from the Costco-anchored sale and the Bears Path sale are intended for future 1031 exchange investments. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per diluted share, Q2 2026 Source$0.46, against $0.44 a year earlier
Pro-rata leased occupancy Source96.4%
Small shop occupancy Source92.9%
Same property NOI growth, Q2 2026 Source3.5%
New lease cash rent spread Source40.4%
Blended cash rent spread Source13.1%
Disposition, Q2 2026 SourceThe Milton, $142.3 million, cap rate about 4.9%
Acquisitions and dispositions through July 31, 2026 Source$109 million acquired at 5.7%; $261 million disposed at 5.1%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Credit loss was 57 basis points of total pro-rata rental revenues in the quarter, compared with 52 basis points in the first quarter. Source
  • Operational: The leased-to-economic occupancy gap was 400 basis points, with about $75 million of future rent from signed leases not yet commenced. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said the 12% dividend increase came a quarter earlier than its typical schedule. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it remains committed to executing its strategy and creating long-term value for shareholders. 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.