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NNN Reit, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 2 lowered, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Core FFO and AFFO per share grew: Core FFO and AFFO per diluted share were each about 6% above the prior-year quarter. Net earnings per diluted share were $0.52 against $0.54, with lower disposition gains and higher impairment losses. Source
  • Annualized base rent continued to rise: ABR was $934.6 million at March 31, 2026, and rose further in the second quarter, up 7.3% from the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Occupancy increased on both comparisons: Occupancy was up 50 basis points on the first quarter and 110 basis points on the prior-year quarter. The weighted average remaining lease term was 10.1 years, unchanged from March 31. Source
  • Quarter acquisitions closed at 7.3%: The company closed $291.0 million of investments in the quarter, at an initial cash cap rate of 7.3% and a 17.9-year weighted average lease term. Source
  • Impairment losses rose from last year: Real estate impairment losses were $8.1 million in the quarter against $4.5 million a year earlier. For the six months they were $18.7 million. Source
  • Liquidity totals $1.4 billion: Available liquidity included $1.2 billion of unused line of credit capacity, $272.1 million of outstanding forward equity and $4.2 million of cash at quarter end. Source
  • Dividend paid at $0.60 per share: The dividend paid in the quarter was $0.60 per share, with the AFFO payout ratio reported as of June 30, 2026. Source
  • Per-share guidance moved higher: The low ends of the Core FFO and AFFO per share ranges were raised. The Core FFO high end stayed at $3.54 and the AFFO high end at $3.59. Source

“driven by resilient portfolio performance, disciplined execution across the organization, and a robust real estate investment pipeline built on longstanding, proven relationships”

Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Core FFO per share Sourcefull year 2026$3.50 - $3.54Raised from $3.48 - $3.54
AFFO per share Sourcefull year 2026$3.55 - $3.59Raised from $3.53 - $3.59
Net earnings per share excluding gains on disposition, impairment losses and retirement and severance costs Sourcefull year 2026$2.01 - $2.05Lowered from $2.02 - $2.08
Real estate depreciation and amortization per share Sourcefull year 2026$1.49Raised from $1.46
General and administrative expenses Sourcefull year 2026$53 - $55 millionKept
Real estate expenses, net of tenant reimbursements Sourcefull year 2026$13.5 - $14.5 millionLowered from $14 - $15 million
Acquisition volume Sourcefull year 2026$700 - $800 millionRaised from $550 - $650 million
Disposition volume Sourcefull year 2026$120 - $160 millionRaised from $110 - $150 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Core FFO per share 2026 range raised at the low end, to $3.50 - $3.54. Source
  • Guidance raised: AFFO per share 2026 range raised at the low end, to $3.55 - $3.59. Source
  • Guidance raised: Acquisition volume 2026 range raised to $700 - $800 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Disposition volume 2026 range raised to $120 - $160 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Net earnings per share before certain items 2026 range lowered to $2.01 - $2.05. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Real estate expenses net of tenant reimbursements 2026 range lowered to $13.5 - $14.5 million. Source
  • New: Term loan facility increased to $500 million after the incremental option was exercised and the remaining $200 million drawn. Source
  • New: Applicable SOFR-based margin on term loan and revolver pricing reduced under amended pricing grids. Source

Quarter results and per-share growth

  • Core FFO and AFFO per share grew: Core FFO and AFFO per diluted share were each about 6% above the prior-year quarter. Net earnings per diluted share were $0.52 against $0.54, with lower disposition gains and higher impairment losses. Source
  • Revenue rose with a larger portfolio: Quarter revenues were $244.3 million against $226.8 million a year earlier. Rental income from operating leases rose with the larger property base. Source
  • Annualized base rent continued to rise: ABR was $934.6 million at March 31, 2026, and rose further in the second quarter, up 7.3% from the prior-year quarter. Source

Portfolio, occupancy and tenants

  • Occupancy increased on both comparisons: Occupancy was up 50 basis points on the first quarter and 110 basis points on the prior-year quarter. The weighted average remaining lease term was 10.1 years, unchanged from March 31. Source
  • Property count and square footage grew: The company owned 3,774 properties against 3,711 at March 31, 2026. Gross leasable area was about 40.4 million square feet across 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Source
  • Automotive service largest line of trade: Automotive service was 18.6% of ABR across 761 properties, followed by convenience stores at 15.9%. Texas was the largest state at 17.9% of ABR. Source
  • 7-Eleven is the largest tenant: 7-Eleven accounted for 4.2% of ABR across 145 properties, with Mister Car Wash next at 3.7% across 120 properties. Source
  • Lease expirations are spread out: Lease expirations are spread out: 0.5% of ABR expires in 2026 and 5.0% in 2032. Source

“Given this momentum, we are raising our acquisition volume outlook and 2026 AFFO guidance”

Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer

Acquisitions and dispositions

  • Quarter acquisitions closed at 7.3%: The company closed $291.0 million of investments in the quarter, at an initial cash cap rate of 7.3% and a 17.9-year weighted average lease term. Source
  • First-half investments reached $436.4 million: Six-month investments totalled $436.4 million across 130 properties at a 7.4% weighted average cap rate. The first quarter had closed $145.4 million. Source
  • Dispositions sold 26 properties: The company sold 26 properties, including $9.0 million of income producing properties at a 5.6% weighted average cap rate. The first quarter had 25 sales for $35.8 million. Source

Costs, impairments and margins

  • Impairment losses rose from last year: Real estate impairment losses were $8.1 million in the quarter against $4.5 million a year earlier. For the six months they were $18.7 million. Source
  • General and administrative cost increased: General and administrative expense was $14.1 million, against $11.2 million a year earlier. Six-month expense was $28.2 million against $24.2 million. Source
  • Tenant reimbursements offset property costs: Real estate expenses net of tenant reimbursements were a $3.4 million credit, against a $4.5 million credit a year earlier. Tenant reimbursements were $4.9 million. Source
  • Disposition gains fell from last year: Gain on disposition of real estate was $9.1 million, against $16.2 million a year earlier. Lease termination fees were $1.6 million against $2.2 million. Source

Capital, debt and liquidity

  • Forward equity and share issuance: The company issued 1,681,785 shares, primarily under the ATM, for $74.0 million net. Forward sale agreements remain outstanding for 5,999,528 shares. Source
  • Term loan margin reduced: The company exercised the $200 million incremental option, bringing the term loan to $500 million. The SOFR-based margin on term loan borrowings was lowered to 0.800%. Source
  • Swaps fix the term loan rate: Forward starting swaps with a $400 million notional value fix SOFR at 3.30%. Floating rate exposure is 2.5%. Source
  • Liquidity totals $1.4 billion: Available liquidity included $1.2 billion of unused line of credit capacity, $272.1 million of outstanding forward equity and $4.2 million of cash at quarter end. Source
  • Gross debt and maturity profile: Gross Debt was $5.1 billion, with a 10.1-year weighted average maturity and a 4.2% weighted average interest rate. Source
  • Interest expense rose: Interest expense was $53.5 million in the quarter against $49.3 million a year earlier. The term loan balance reached $500 million during the quarter. Source

Dividend and shareholder returns

  • Dividend paid at $0.60 per share: The dividend paid in the quarter was $0.60 per share, with the AFFO payout ratio reported as of June 30, 2026. Source
  • Third-quarter dividend raised 3.3%: The Board declared a $0.62 quarterly dividend, payable August 14, 2026, to holders of record as of July 31, 2026. Source
  • Among three REITs with 37-year records: The company said it is one of only three publicly traded REITs to have raised its annual dividend for 37 or more consecutive years. Source

2026 guidance changes

  • Per-share guidance moved higher: The low ends of the Core FFO and AFFO per share ranges were raised. The Core FFO high end stayed at $3.54 and the AFFO high end at $3.59. Source
  • Investment volume guidance raised: Acquisition volume guidance rose to $700 - $800 million from $550 - $650 million. Disposition volume guidance rose to $120 - $160 million from $110 - $150 million. Source
  • Earnings and expense ranges changed: The per-share range before certain items moved down to $2.01 - $2.05. Real estate expenses net of tenant reimbursements moved down to $13.5 - $14.5 million. Source

Strategy and balance sheet reporting

  • Sustainability report published: The company published its fourth annual Corporate Sustainability Report in the quarter. Source
  • Net lease model described: The company described its business as investing in high-quality properties, generally subject to long-term net leases with minimal ongoing capital expenditures. Source
  • Covenant ratios reported as compliant: The company said it believes it is in compliance with its covenants. Unencumbered asset coverage on the notes was 239% against a 150% requirement. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per share Source$0.89
Core FFO per share Source$0.89
AFFO per share Source$0.90
Occupancy Source99.1%
Acquisitions Source$291.0 million in the quarter; $436.4 million in six months
Dispositions Source$36.7 million, 26 properties
Net Debt to annualized EBITDAre Source5.7x
Pro Forma Net Debt to annualized EBITDAre Source5.4x
Fixed charge coverage Source4.1x

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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.