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One Liberty Properties Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 1 June 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 5 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Rental income rose on transactions: Rental income, net was $26.963 million against $24.170 million a year earlier. Management attributed the $2.8 million increase primarily to transaction activity.
  • FFO growth drivers named: Management said FFO per share growth came from higher rental income and a lease termination fee, partly offset by expenses from portfolio growth.
  • Industrial now 84% of base rent: Industrial properties number 79 and carry $70.1 million of base rent, against $9.4 million for 27 retail properties and $3.7 million for five other properties. Source
  • Operating costs rose with acquisitions: Total operating expenses were $18.7 million against $15.7 million, with depreciation and amortization of $8.6 million against $6.5 million and real estate expenses of $5.7 million against $5.0 million.
  • Occupancy above 98.6% for seven years: The presentation says occupancy, measured on square footage including 100% of unconsolidated joint ventures, has been above 98.6% for the past seven years. Source
  • Ten industrial buildings bought in January: Ten buildings totaling 637,633 square feet in seven markets were bought for $56.7 million ($89 per square foot), net leased to six tenants with about four years of remaining term. Source

“Our first quarter results reflect the success of One Liberty’s strategic transformation into an industrial-focused platform, with rental income growing 11.6% year over year and industrial properties now comprising 84% of our base rent,”

Patrick J. Callan, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Acquisition capacity SourceAs of June 1, 2026in excess of an estimated $250 million of propertiesNew
El Paso, Texas sale: net proceeds and net gain SourceSale closed June 1, 2026net proceeds $8.9 million; net gain $10.0 millionRaised from net proceeds $8.7 million; net gain $9.8 million (estimate in May 6, 2026 release)
Greenville, SC refinancing: excess cash SourceRefinancing in progressapproximately $8,000,000 of excess cash proceedsNew
Base rent SourceTwelve months ending March 31, 2027$83,228,000New
Omaha, NE-IA acquisition cash-on-cash return SourceFive-year average and year five9.30% average; 11.02% in year fiveNew
Pittsburgh, PA acquisition cash-on-cash return SourceFive-year average and year five8.81% average; 10.21% in year fiveNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: A retail property in El Paso, Texas, under contract when the May release was issued, is listed as sold on June 1, 2026.

Results and growth drivers

  • Rental income rose on transactions: Rental income, net was $26.963 million against $24.170 million a year earlier. Management attributed the $2.8 million increase primarily to transaction activity.
  • Net income and diluted EPS higher: Net income attributable to OLP was $6.237 million against $4.155 million. Diluted EPS was $0.28 against $0.18, with a $3.876 million gain on sale against $1.110 million.
  • FFO growth drivers named: Management said FFO per share growth came from higher rental income and a lease termination fee, partly offset by expenses from portfolio growth.

Segments and regions

  • Industrial now 84% of base rent: Industrial properties number 79 and carry $70.1 million of base rent, against $9.4 million for 27 retail properties and $3.7 million for five other properties. Source
  • Industrial space spans 30 states: Industrial holdings total 11,026,802 square feet in 30 states. Retail holds 1,093,792 square feet in 14 states; other holds 250,435 square feet in five states. Source
  • Five states hold 45% of rent: South Carolina (13.3%), Pennsylvania (10.9%), New York (8.4%), Iowa (6.6%) and Alabama (5.9%) together account for 36 properties and 45.1% of base rent. Source

“and the successful integration of recent acquisitions, we are well positioned to deliver continued value for our stockholders.”

Patrick J. Callan, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer

Tenants and vacancy

  • Top five tenants at 17.9%: FedEx (4.4%, four properties), Northern Tool (3.8%), NARDA (3.7%), Ferguson (3.0%) and Toro (3.0%) together total $15.0 million of base rent. Source
  • FedEx Lowell lease ends 2027: The representative FedEx building in Lowell, Arkansas is 248,370 square feet on 30.18 acres, under a lease that expires July 23, 2027. Source
  • 154,180 square feet vacant: Lease maturity figures exclude 154,180 square feet of vacant space. The table lists 166 expiring leases covering 12.2 million square feet of building area. Source

Costs, rent growth and fees

  • Operating costs rose with acquisitions: Total operating expenses were $18.7 million against $15.7 million, with depreciation and amortization of $8.6 million against $6.5 million and real estate expenses of $5.7 million against $5.0 million.
  • Acquired rents below market: The presentation states the average in-place base rent of the Omaha portfolio is about 15% below market and includes 2.0% average annual base rent increases. Source
  • Lease termination fee in revenue: Lease termination fees of $1.3 million were included in total revenues of $28.3 million, against none a year earlier.

Occupancy, leasing and mark-to-market

  • Occupancy above 98.6% for seven years: The presentation says occupancy, measured on square footage including 100% of unconsolidated joint ventures, has been above 98.6% for the past seven years. Source
  • Greenville rents below market: About 20% of Greenville's gross leasable area is about 35% below market, and in-place rent has risen about 35% since the 2016 acquisition. Source
  • Bakersfield lease extension raised rent: A 2025 10-year extension raised base rent 32%, with 3% annual increases. Current base rent is $5.00 per square foot, against $3.36 at the 2018 acquisition. Source
  • Blythewood extension raised rent: Shortly after its January 2026 purchase, a five-year extension raised base rent 26%, with 3% annual increases. Current base rent is $6.35 per square foot. Source

Debt, liquidity and financing

  • Liquidity $79.8 million at May 1: Available liquidity at May 1, 2026 was $79.8 million: $5.3 million of cash, including a $3.0 million required deposit, and $74.5 million under the credit facility.
  • Credit line near $92 million: Presentation states about $92 million was available on the line of credit at June 1, 2026, subject to borrowing base requirements. Source
  • Q1 acquisition financed by mortgage: The January acquisition was financed with a $17 million mortgage on six properties and about $30 million drawn on the $100 million credit facility.
  • Debt laddered; 4.91% fixed rate: Weighted average fixed rate is 4.91%, with $11.0 million of scheduled amortization through 2027. Balloon payments: $32.7 million in 2027, $34.0 million in 2028, and $218.7 million in 2032 and thereafter. Source

Dividend and payout

  • Annual distribution $1.80 per share: The presentation's dividend yield calculation uses annual cash distributions of $1.80 per share of common stock. Source
  • Dividends tied to cash flow: Management cites reliable cash flow and a consistent dividend, with 133 consecutive quarterly dividends paid. Source
  • AFFO payout ratios shown 2022 - 2025: The chart shows AFFO payout ratios of 91%, 90%, 94% and 94% for 2022 to 2025, and notes that distributions of gains on property sales affect changes in the ratio. Source

Acquisitions and dispositions

  • Ten industrial buildings bought in January: Ten buildings totaling 637,633 square feet in seven markets were bought for $56.7 million ($89 per square foot), net leased to six tenants with about four years of remaining term. Source
  • El Paso retail sale closed: The El Paso, Texas retail property, under contract when the May release was issued, was sold June 1, 2026 with a gross sales price of $17.5 million.
  • Non-industrial assets to be recycled: Management said it seeks to maximize value on remaining non-industrial assets, which are 27 retail and five other properties, about 16% of base rent. Source
  • March sales of two retail properties: Two retail properties sold in March 2026 generated net proceeds of $9.8 million and a $3.9 million gain.

People and leadership

  • Long-serving CEO and COO: Patrick J. Callan, Jr. has been chief executive since 2008 and Lawrence G. Ricketts, Jr. has been chief operating officer since 2008. Source
  • Insider ownership about 26%: The presentation cites about 26% insider ownership as stockholder alignment. Source
  • Clair elevated to EVP: Justin Clair has been Executive Vice President since 2024, after serving as Senior Vice President - Acquisitions from 2019 through 2024. Source

Coming up, as management said on 1 June 2026

  • Blythewood loan being arranged: Management said it is working on a $10.5 million, five-year loan at a fixed 5.40% for the Blythewood property. Source
  • Targeted industrial acquisitions continue: Management plans to continue its targeted acquisition strategy, focused on the right submarkets and primarily distribution-focused assets with tenant optionality. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per diluted share$0.50 (Q1 2026) vs $0.44 (Q1 2025)
AFFO per diluted share$0.48 (Q1 2026) vs $0.48 (Q1 2025)
Occupancy98.8% at March 31, 2026
Same-store NOI (quarter, $ thousands) Source$17,292 vs $16,715
Leasing spread, Bakersfield, CA Source32% base rent increase on 2025 extension; $5.00/SF current
Leasing spread, Blythewood, SC Source26% base rent increase on 2026 extension; $6.35/SF current
Acquisitions, January 202610 industrial properties; 637,633 square feet
Dispositions through June 1, 2026 Source$36.7 million gross sales price; $17.3 million net gain
Total debt and total assets$561.5 million debt; $898.6 million total assets (March 31, 2026)

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Interest expense rose with acquisition-related borrowing.
  • Financial: Shares issued under equity incentive and dividend reinvestment programs raised the weighted share count, affecting per-share measures.
  • Demand: 31 leases with $15.2 million (18.3%) of base rent expire in the twelve months to March 31, 2028. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The company reported closing the ten-property acquisition as previously disclosed.
  • Not stated: The presentation lists the El Paso sale as completed June 1, 2026; the timing statement was not restated.
  • Not stated: Estimated net proceeds of $7.6 million and net gain of $3.4 million for the two sales; the presentation shows Champaign closed May 5, 2026 with net proceeds of $6.8 million.

Other quarters

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