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NNN Reit, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net earnings and EPS slipped slightly: Net earnings were $93.951 million against $96.458 million a year earlier. Diluted net earnings per share was $0.50 against $0.51. Source
  • Annualized base rent rose 6.9%: Annualized base rent reached $934.6 million, up from $928.1 million at December 31, 2025 and $874.3 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Occupancy rose 30 basis points: Occupancy increased 30 basis points from the prior quarter and 90 basis points from a year earlier. Weighted average remaining lease term was 10.1 years. Source
  • Acquisitions below prior quarter: First quarter investments of $145.4 million compare with $183.1 million closed in the fourth quarter of 2025, which carried an 18.1-year lease term.
  • Impairments rose sharply: Real estate impairment losses were $10.7 million against $1.5 million a year earlier. Retirement and severance costs fell to $0.4 million from $2.2 million. Source
  • AFFO and Core FFO ranges raised: Management raised the 2026 AFFO and Core FFO per share ranges, with each end of both ranges moving up by one cent. Source

“We are pleased with our solid start to the year.”

Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net earnings per share excluding gains on disposition, impairments and retirement and severance costs Source2026$2.02 - $2.08Kept
Real estate depreciation and amortization per share Source2026$1.46Raised from $1.45
Core FFO per share Source2026$3.48 - $3.54Raised from $3.47 - $3.53
AFFO per share Source2026$3.53 - $3.59Raised from $3.52 - $3.58
General and administrative expenses (millions of dollars) Source2026$53 - $55Kept
Real estate expenses, net of tenant reimbursements (millions of dollars) Source2026$14 - $15Kept
Acquisition volume (millions of dollars) Source2026$550 - $650Kept
Disposition volume (millions of dollars) Source2026$110 - $150Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Core FFO per share guidance moved to $3.48 to $3.54 from $3.47 to $3.53. Source
  • Guidance raised: AFFO per share guidance moved to $3.53 to $3.59 from $3.52 to $3.58. Source
  • Guidance raised: Real estate depreciation and amortization per share estimate moved to $1.46 from $1.45. Source
  • Guidance kept: General and administrative expense range stayed at $53 million to $55 million. Source
  • New: The entire $300 million term loan was drawn in the quarter. The prior release reported $200 million drawn on January 15, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net earnings and EPS slipped slightly: Net earnings were $93.951 million against $96.458 million a year earlier. Diluted net earnings per share was $0.50 against $0.51. Source
  • Annualized base rent rose 6.9%: Annualized base rent reached $934.6 million, up from $928.1 million at December 31, 2025 and $874.3 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Core FFO and revenue higher year on year: Revenues were $240.4 million against $230.9 million. Core FFO was $163.6 million against $160.9 million, and Core FFO per share was $0.86 in both quarters. Source

Portfolio and tenant mix

  • Portfolio grew to 3,711 properties: The company owned 19 more properties than at December 31, 2025, with gross leasable area of 39.6 million square feet. Source
  • Occupancy rose 30 basis points: Occupancy increased 30 basis points from the prior quarter and 90 basis points from a year earlier. Weighted average remaining lease term was 10.1 years. Source
  • Automotive service leads lines of trade: Automotive service accounts for 18.7% of ABR across 748 properties. Convenience stores follow at 16.3% across 688 properties. Source
  • Texas is the largest state exposure: Texas holds 592 properties and 18.2% of ABR. Florida follows with 271 properties and 8.8% of ABR. Source
  • Fewer 2026 lease expirations: Leases expiring in 2026 cover 76 properties and 1.0% of ABR, against 117 properties and 2.1% reported at December 31, 2025. Source

“Portfolio occupancy climbed to 98.6%, surpassing our long-term average, and our balance sheet remains well positioned to fund future acquisitions.”

Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer

Acquisitions and dispositions

  • Acquisitions below prior quarter: First quarter investments of $145.4 million compare with $183.1 million closed in the fourth quarter of 2025, which carried an 18.1-year lease term.
  • Acquired properties added 304,000 square feet: Acquisitions included square footage from completed construction on existing properties, adding 304,000 square feet of gross leasable area in total. Source
  • Occupied sales priced at 7.2%: Nine occupied properties sold for $17.8 million at a weighted average cap rate of 7.2%. Sixteen vacant properties brought $18.0 million in net sale proceeds. Source

Costs, impairments and gains

  • Impairments rose sharply: Real estate impairment losses were $10.7 million against $1.5 million a year earlier. Retirement and severance costs fell to $0.4 million from $2.2 million. Source
  • Disposition gains increased: Gain on disposition of real estate was $12.2 million against $3.8 million. Earnings from operations reached $146.6 million against $143.9 million. Source
  • Depreciation and interest expense rose: Depreciation and amortization rose to $70.8 million from $64.6 million. Interest expense rose to $52.7 million from $47.7 million. Source
  • Lease termination fees fell: Lease termination fees were $0.7 million in the quarter against $8.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • General and administrative expense increased: General and administrative expense was $14.1 million against $13.0 million a year earlier. Source

Capital, debt and liquidity

  • Term loan fixed at 4.10% all-in: The term loan is swapped to a fixed SOFR of 3.25%, giving an all-in fixed rate of 4.10% on the outstanding balance. Source
  • Equity sold through forward agreements: Shares sold under forward sale agreements in the ATM program were priced at a weighted average of $44.93 per share. Source
  • Gross debt at 4.2% average rate: Gross debt was $4.9 billion at a weighted average interest rate of 4.2%, with a weighted average maturity of 10.5 years. Source
  • Line of credit balance reduced: Line of credit borrowings fell to $80.0 million from $348.1 million at December 31, 2025. Cash and restricted cash totaled $5.4 million at quarter end. Source
  • Covenants stated as met: Management stated the company is in compliance with its covenants. The leverage ratio was 0.38x against a maximum of 0.60x. Source

Dividend and shareholder returns

  • Quarterly dividend of $0.60 declared: The board declared a $0.60 quarterly dividend, equal to $2.40 annualized, for holders of record at the end of April 2026. Source
  • AFFO payout ratio rose to 69%: The AFFO payout ratio was 69%, up from 66% a year earlier. Source
  • Dividend per share up 3.4%: Dividend per share increased from $0.580 a year earlier, a rise of about 3.4%. Source
  • Long dividend-increase record cited: The company states it is one of three publicly traded REITs with 36 or more consecutive years of annual dividend increases. Source

Guidance and 2026 plan

  • AFFO and Core FFO ranges raised: Management raised the 2026 AFFO and Core FFO per share ranges, with each end of both ranges moving up by one cent. Source
  • Depreciation estimate edged up: The real estate depreciation and amortization per share estimate moved up one cent to $1.46. Source
  • Volume and expense ranges held: Acquisition, disposition, general and administrative and real estate expense ranges were held at their initial 2026 levels. Source

Strategy and investment model

  • Net lease investment model: The company describes its investments as properties under generally long-term net leases, with minimal ongoing capital expenditures. Source
  • Self-funded model credited for growth: The CEO credited a primarily self-funded model and a tenant relationship program for consistent per-share growth. Source
  • Earlier focus on freestanding acquisitions: The prior release said capital would go to disciplined freestanding property acquisitions and a conservative, flexible balance sheet.

Coming up, as management said on 30 April 2026

  • Forward equity settlement expected: 1,667,232 shares remain under forward sale agreements, which are expected to raise about $74.0 million on settlement. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per share Source$0.86 (Q1 2026) vs $0.85 (Q1 2025)
AFFO per share Source$0.87 (Q1 2026) vs $0.87 (Q1 2025)
Occupancy Source98.6% at March 31, 2026
Leverage (net debt to annualized EBITDAre) Source5.7x
Acquisitions Source$145.4 million, 7.5% initial cash cap rate
Dispositions Source$35.8 million, 7.2% weighted average cap rate

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management links the increase in 2026 AFFO guidance to the first quarter performance. 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.