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Kilroy Realty Corp.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 14 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year FFO per share was $4.20: Full-year FFO was $505.9 million, or $4.20 per diluted share, compared with $551.6 million, or $4.59, in 2024. Net income available to common stockholders was $276.1 million, or $2.32 per diluted share. Source
  • Same-property cash NOI declined in Q4: Same Property Cash NOI was $166.7 million in the fourth quarter, down 7.2% from $179.6 million. For the full year it was $682.5 million, down 1.0%. Source
  • Oyster Point Phase 2 leasing exceeded goal: Kilroy Oyster Point Phase 2 signed 384,000 square feet of leases in 2025, against a goal of 100,000 square feet. The project is now 3% occupied and 44% leased. Source
  • Second-generation rents fell on new leases: On second-generation leases signed in the quarter, excluding short-term leasing, GAAP rents fell 16.8% and cash rents fell 27.1% from prior levels. Source
  • 2025 leasing was the highest since 2019: Leases signed in 2025 totalled about 2,051,000 square feet: 1,108,000 new on vacant space, 233,000 new on occupied space and 710,000 renewal. Short-term leasing was 270,000 square feet. Source
  • Liquidity of about $1.3 billion: Total liquidity at December 31, 2025 was about $1.3 billion: about $0.2 billion of cash and about $1.1 billion undrawn under the unsecured revolving credit facility. Source
  • 2026 FFO guided at $3.25 to $3.45: Nareit FFO per diluted share is guided at $3.25 to $3.45 for 2026, with diluted weighted average shares of 121,200 thousand used in the FFO calculation. Source

“We captured growing tenant demand for high quality, well-amenitized office and life science projects across virtually all of our submarkets”

Angela Aman, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
FFO per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$3.25 to $3.45New
Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$0.59 to $0.79New
Average occupancy Sourcefull year 202676.0% to 78.0%New
Average occupancy excluding KOP 2 Sourcefull year 202680.0% to 81.5%New
Same Property Cash NOI growth Sourcefull year 2026(1.50%) to 0.00%New
NOI from Development Properties Sourcefull year 2026($23.5) to ($25.0 million)New
Non-cash GAAP NOI adjustments Sourcefull year 2026$12 to $14 millionNew
GAAP lease termination fee income Sourcefull year 2026$3.0 to $4.5 millionNew
General and administrative and leasing costs Sourcefull year 2026$89 to $91 millionNew
Interest income Sourcefull year 2026$2 to $3 millionNew
Gross interest expense Sourcefull year 2026$212 to $214 millionNew
Capitalized interest Sourcefull year 2026$32 to $34 millionNew
Total development spending Sourcefull year 2026$150 to $200 millionNew
Dispositions Sourcefull year 2026+/- $300 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: 2026 Nareit-defined FFO per diluted share guidance initiated at $3.25 to $3.45. Source
  • New: Nautilus Campus acquired in December, a life science campus in the Torrey Pines submarket of San Diego. Source
  • New: Sunset Media Center sold in December, an office property in the Hollywood submarket of Los Angeles. Source
  • New: Kilroy Sabre Springs sale closed in January 2026, after classification as held for sale in December. Source
  • New: Agreement signed in December to sell the remaining Santa Fe Summit land, subject to entitlements. Source
  • New: Kilroy Oyster Point Phase 2 added to the stabilized portfolio in January 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Full-year FFO per share was $4.20: Full-year FFO was $505.9 million, or $4.20 per diluted share, compared with $551.6 million, or $4.59, in 2024. Net income available to common stockholders was $276.1 million, or $2.32 per diluted share. Source
  • Fourth-quarter FFO per share was $0.97: Fourth-quarter FFO was $117.2 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, compared with $144.9 million, or $1.20, a year earlier. Revenues were $272.2 million against $286.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Fourth-quarter net income fell sharply: Net income available to common stockholders was $12.4 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, against $1.31 in the third quarter, which included $110.5 million of gains on sales of depreciable properties. Source

Segments and regions

  • Los Angeles occupancy rose to 75.1%: Year-end occupancy by region: Los Angeles 75.1% (74.0% at September 30), San Diego 83.7% (82.8%), San Francisco Bay Area 86.2% (85.7%), Seattle 80.0% (80.6%), Austin 82.2% (unchanged). Source
  • Same-property cash NOI declined in Q4: Same Property Cash NOI was $166.7 million in the fourth quarter, down 7.2% from $179.6 million. For the full year it was $682.5 million, down 1.0%. Source

“capitalized on a resurgence of institutional investor interest in West Coast commercial real estate assets in order to refine and enhance our portfolio”

Angela Aman, Chief Executive Officer

Products and customers

  • Oyster Point Phase 2 leasing exceeded goal: Kilroy Oyster Point Phase 2 signed 384,000 square feet of leases in 2025, against a goal of 100,000 square feet. The project is now 3% occupied and 44% leased. Source
  • University of California lease commences 2027: University of California, San Francisco signed a full-building lease of about 280,000 square feet at the Phase 2 project, with occupancy expected in the fourth quarter of 2027. Source
  • Top 20 tenants hold 53.7% of rent: The top 20 tenants account for 53.7% of annualized base rental revenue and 40.5% of rentable square feet, with a weighted average remaining lease term of 5.5 years. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Second-generation rents fell on new leases: On second-generation leases signed in the quarter, excluding short-term leasing, GAAP rents fell 16.8% and cash rents fell 27.1% from prior levels. Source
  • Two leases drove the rent decline: Excluding a lease on space vacated after a tenant bankruptcy and a renewal to preserve income while alternative uses are evaluated, GAAP rents would have risen 16.2% and cash rents fallen 2.6%. Source
  • Net operating income margin declined: Net operating income margin was 64.8% in the fourth quarter, against 67.6% a year earlier. For the full year the margin was 66.2%, against 67.3% in 2024. Source

“As we look ahead to 2026, we are encouraged by the continued momentum we are experiencing across our platform and believe we are well positioned for continued growth and evolution.”

Angela Aman, Chief Executive Officer

Demand and the order book

  • 2025 leasing was the highest since 2019: Leases signed in 2025 totalled about 2,051,000 square feet: 1,108,000 new on vacant space, 233,000 new on occupied space and 710,000 renewal. Short-term leasing was 270,000 square feet. Source
  • Fourth-quarter leasing was 827,000 square feet: Fourth-quarter leases totalled about 827,000 square feet: 547,000 new on vacant space, 148,000 new on occupied space and 132,000 renewal, including 60,000 square feet of short-term leasing. Source
  • 2026 expirations reduced by backfilled space: The 2026 expirations total 8.0% of leased square feet and 6.4% of annualized base rent. Leases backfilled or renewed by subtenants would reduce 2026 expirations by 139,266 square feet. Source

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Liquidity of about $1.3 billion: Total liquidity at December 31, 2025 was about $1.3 billion: about $0.2 billion of cash and about $1.1 billion undrawn under the unsecured revolving credit facility. Source
  • Senior notes refinanced during 2025: In August the company issued $400.0 million of 5.875% senior notes due 2035. In September it redeemed $400.0 million of 4.375% notes due October 2025. Source
  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.54: The regular quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share, an annual rate of $2.16, was paid on January 7, 2026. Full-year FFO payout ratio was 51.0% and FAD payout ratio 63.8%. Source
  • Covenant metrics well inside limits: Total debt to total asset value was 35% against a covenant below 60%, and fixed charge coverage was 3.2x against a covenant above 1.5x. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Capital recycling in 2025 totalled $466.0 million: 2025 operating dispositions totalled $466.0 million, including a Silicon Valley campus sold for $365.0 million. Acquisitions totalled $397.3 million, including Maple Plaza and Nautilus. Source
  • Land sales await entitlements: The remaining Santa Fe Summit land, about 17 acres, is expected to close once entitlements for residential development are received. Source

2026 guidance assumptions

  • 2026 FFO guided at $3.25 to $3.45: Nareit FFO per diluted share is guided at $3.25 to $3.45 for 2026, with diluted weighted average shares of 121,200 thousand used in the FFO calculation. Source
  • Occupancy guided lower with Phase 2 included: Full-year 2026 average occupancy is guided at 76.0% to 78.0%, or 80.0% to 81.5% excluding Kilroy Oyster Point Phase 2. Source
  • Development carry costs weigh on NOI: NOI from development properties is guided at negative $23.5 million to negative $25.0 million, mainly carry costs for Phase 2 and Flower Mart. Flower Mart capitalization is assumed through June 2026. Source

Sustainability and certifications

  • Carbon neutral operations for sixth year: The company achieved carbon neutral operations across the portfolio for the sixth consecutive year and has over six megawatts of installed onsite solar capacity. Source
  • Most ENERGY STAR NextGen certifications: The company reported the most ENERGY STAR NextGen certifications of any building owner since the program launched in 2024, and over 10.9 million square feet of ENERGY STAR certified space. Source

Coming up, as management said on 9 February 2026

  • Acadia lease commences in Q2 2026: Acadia Pharmaceuticals is expected to commence occupancy at Kilroy Oyster Point Phase 2 in the second quarter of 2026. Source
  • University of California occupancy in 2027: Occupancy under the University of California, San Francisco full-building lease is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027. Source
  • 1633 26th Street sale expected in 2026: Sale of 1633 26th Street is expected to close on receipt of entitlements, which management expects in 2026. Source
  • Development site closings from late 2026: Development sites under contract are expected to close as residential entitlements and permits are received, beginning in phases in late 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per diluted share, full year 2025 Source$4.20
FFO per diluted share, fourth quarter 2025 Source$0.97
Stabilized portfolio occupancy, period end Source81.6% occupied, 83.8% leased
Same Property Cash NOI change Source(7.2%) Q4; (1.0%) full year
Leasing spreads, second-generation, Q4 SourceGAAP (16.8%); cash (27.1%)
Acquisitions, 2025 Source$397.3 million
Dispositions, 2025 operating properties Source$466.0 million
Net debt to Company's Share of EBITDAre Source7.0x
Fixed charge coverage, Company's Share of EBITDAre, Q4 Source3.0x
Leases signed, full year 2025 Source2,051,000 square feet
Quarterly dividend per common share Source$0.54

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: A renewal was signed to preserve near-term income on a single-tenant building while the company evaluates alternative uses for it, which weighed on leasing spreads. Source
  • Financial: An impairment charge of about $16.3 million was recognized to reduce the carrying amount of Sunset Media Center to fair value less closing costs. Source
  • Operational: Net operating income from development properties is negative, driven by carrying costs on Kilroy Oyster Point Phase 2 and Flower Mart. Source
  • Regulatory: Closing of the remaining Santa Fe Summit land sale depends on receipt of entitlements for residential development. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: The company's previously communicated goal for lease executions at the project was exceeded in 2025. Source

Other quarters

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