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NNN REIT, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 1 lowered, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Core FFO and AFFO per share grew: Core FFO per diluted share was $0.90, up from $0.85, and AFFO per diluted share was $0.91, up from $0.86. Nine-month Core FFO per share was $2.65 against $2.54. Source
  • Occupancy reached 99.2%: Occupancy was 99.2%, up 10 basis points from the prior quarter and 170 basis points from a year earlier. The portfolio held 3,817 properties at quarter end. Source
  • Annualized base rent rose 6.8%: ABR was $974.0 million at September 30, 2026, up from $959.1 million at June 30, 2026 and $912.2 million a year earlier. Weighted average remaining lease term was 10.1 years. Source
  • Acquisitions at 7.3% initial cap rate: Acquisitions closed in the quarter totaled $221.7 million across 76 properties at a 7.3% initial cash cap rate, with a 19.6-year weighted average lease term. Nine-month acquisitions totaled $658.1 million. Source
  • Equity raised through ATM program: The company issued 2,014,352 shares, mainly under the ATM, for $89.5 million in net proceeds. Forward sale agreements for 502,305 shares were entered at a weighted average $47.28. Source
  • Net earnings per share guidance lowered: Net earnings per share guidance excluding certain items moved to $2.00 - $2.04 from $2.01 - $2.05. Source
  • Disposition guidance raised to $160-$180 million: Disposition volume guidance increased to $160 - $180 million from $120 - $160 million, reflecting the 32 properties sold in the quarter and 83 in nine months. Source

“With $1.4 billion of available liquidity and a balance sheet built for all market cycles, we are well positioned to execute on our investment pipeline”

Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net earnings per share excluding gains on disposition, impairment losses, and retirement and severance costs Source2026$2.00 - $2.04Lowered from $2.01 - $2.05
Real estate depreciation and amortization per share Source2026$1.50Raised from $1.49
Core FFO per share Source2026$3.50 - $3.54Kept
AFFO per share Source2026$3.55 - $3.59Kept
General and administrative expenses (dollars in millions) Source2026$54 - $56Raised from $53 - $55
Real estate expenses, net of tenant reimbursements (dollars in millions) Source2026$13.5 - $14.5Kept
Acquisition volume (dollars in millions) Source2026$700 - $800Kept
Disposition volume (dollars in millions) Source2026$160 - $180Raised from $120 - $160

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Net earnings per share guidance excluding certain items moved to $2.00 - $2.04 from $2.01 - $2.05. Source
  • Guidance raised: Disposition volume guidance increased to $160 - $180 million from $120 - $160 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: General and administrative expense guidance increased to $54 - $56 million from $53 - $55 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Real estate depreciation and amortization per share guidance increased to $1.50 from $1.49. Source
  • New: An Equity Distribution Agreement was entered into, allowing issuance of up to 25,000,000 common shares through agents. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net earnings per diluted share rose: Net earnings were $109.9 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, against $96.8 million and $0.51 a year earlier. Nine-month diluted net earnings per share were $1.58 against $1.56. Source
  • Core FFO and AFFO per share grew: Core FFO per diluted share was $0.90, up from $0.85, and AFFO per diluted share was $0.91, up from $0.86. Nine-month Core FFO per share was $2.65 against $2.54. Source
  • Revenues rose on rental income: Revenues were $249.7 million for the quarter against $230.2 million a year earlier, and $734.4 million for nine months against $687.8 million. Source

Portfolio occupancy and rent

  • Occupancy reached 99.2%: Occupancy was 99.2%, up 10 basis points from the prior quarter and 170 basis points from a year earlier. The portfolio held 3,817 properties at quarter end. Source
  • Annualized base rent rose 6.8%: ABR was $974.0 million at September 30, 2026, up from $959.1 million at June 30, 2026 and $912.2 million a year earlier. Weighted average remaining lease term was 10.1 years. Source
  • Lease termination fees increased: Lease termination fees were $1.4 million in the quarter against $0.7 million a year earlier, and $3.7 million for nine months against $11.1 million. Source

“NNN is one of only three publicly traded real estate investment trusts to have increased its annual dividend for 37 or more consecutive years.”

NNN REIT, Inc., press release

Segments, regions and tenants

  • Automotive service largest trade: Automotive service was 19.2% of ABR across 786 properties, and convenience stores 15.5% across 670 properties, as of September 30, 2026. Source
  • Texas and Florida lead by state: Texas accounted for 17.6% of ABR across 587 properties and Florida for 8.6% across 278 properties. Source
  • 7-Eleven largest single tenant: 7-Eleven was the largest tenant at 4.1% of ABR across 145 properties, followed by Mister Car Wash at 3.7% across 121 properties. Source

Costs, impairments and depreciation

  • G&A expense rose year on year: General and administrative expense was $13.6 million against $11.1 million a year earlier, and $41.8 million for nine months against $35.3 million. Source
  • Impairments lower in quarter: Impairment losses on real estate were $3.5 million for the quarter against $7.2 million a year earlier, but $22.2 million for nine months against $13.2 million. Source
  • Real estate expenses declined: Real estate expenses were $8.2 million against $9.1 million a year earlier. Net of tenant reimbursements they were $(3,380) thousand against $(4,730) thousand. Source

Investment activity

  • Acquisitions at 7.3% initial cap rate: Acquisitions closed in the quarter totaled $221.7 million across 76 properties at a 7.3% initial cash cap rate, with a 19.6-year weighted average lease term. Nine-month acquisitions totaled $658.1 million. Source
  • Dispositions sold 32 properties: 32 properties were sold for $50.7 million, including $37.3 million of income producing properties at a 7.8% weighted average cap rate. Nine-month disposition proceeds were $123.3 million. Source
  • Acquisition guidance unchanged: Nine-month acquisitions of $658.1 million compare with the 2026 acquisition volume range of $700 - $800 million, which was kept. Source

Capital, debt and shareholder returns

  • Equity raised through ATM program: The company issued 2,014,352 shares, mainly under the ATM, for $89.5 million in net proceeds. Forward sale agreements for 502,305 shares were entered at a weighted average $47.28. Source
  • Forward equity pending settlement: 4,501,833 shares remained under forward sale agreements at quarter end, anticipated to raise about $204.0 million net upon settlement. Source
  • Liquidity of $1.4 billion: Total available liquidity was $1.4 billion, including $1.2 billion of unused line of credit capacity. Cash was $2.7 million at quarter end. Source
  • Debt cost and maturity profile: Gross debt was $5.1 billion at a 4.2% weighted average interest rate and a 9.8-year weighted average maturity. Floating rate exposure was 2.3%, and no assets were encumbered. Source
  • Dividend of $0.62 with 68% payout: The quarterly dividend of $0.62 represented a 6.0% annualized dividend yield and a 68% AFFO payout ratio. Nine-month dividends per share were $1.82 against $1.76. Source
  • Covenants reported in compliance: The maximum leverage covenant was below 0.60x and was reported at 0.38x. The minimum fixed charge coverage was above 1.50x and was reported at 4.12x, per the company's calculation. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

  • Core FFO and AFFO guidance kept: Core FFO per share guidance of $3.50 - $3.54 and AFFO per share guidance of $3.55 - $3.59 were both maintained in the quarter. Source
  • Net earnings per share guidance lowered: Net earnings per share guidance excluding certain items moved to $2.00 - $2.04 from $2.01 - $2.05. Source
  • Disposition guidance raised to $160-$180 million: Disposition volume guidance increased to $160 - $180 million from $120 - $160 million, reflecting the 32 properties sold in the quarter and 83 in nine months. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Dividend payable November 13: The $0.62 dividend is payable November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 30, 2026. Source
  • Term loan swap rate steps up: From November 16, 2026, the SOFR swap fixes at 3.55% on $500 million of term loan borrowings, up from 3.30% on $400 million. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per share Source$0.90 (quarter); $2.65 (nine months)
AFFO per share Source$0.91 diluted (quarter); $2.68 diluted (nine months)
Occupancy Source99.2%
Acquisitions Source$221.7 million (quarter); $658.1 million (nine months)
Dispositions Source$50.7 million (quarter); $123.3 million (nine months)
Leverage Source5.6x Net Debt to annualized EBITDAre; 5.3x pro forma

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Impairment losses on real estate were $3.5 million in the quarter and $22.2 million for nine months, against $7.2 million and $13.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Demand: Automotive service at 19.2% and convenience stores at 15.5% of ABR make up a large share of rent from two lines of trade. Source
  • Financial: Net Debt to annualized EBITDAre was 5.6x at September 30, 2026, and 5.3x pro forma for unsettled forward equity. Source

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