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Tanger 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: 2 raised, 6 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • FFO per diluted share rose to $0.59: Core FFO matched FFO at $0.59 per share, or $70.4 million, against $0.53 per share a year earlier. Source
  • Same Center NOI grew 2.6%: Same Center NOI reached $100.5 million on a cash basis at total portfolio pro rata share, up from $97.9 million. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Management raised full-year 2026 EPS and FFO per share guidance and kept the Same Center NOI growth range. Source
  • Record leasing volume: Trailing twelve-month leases covered 3.4 million square feet across 651 renewed or re-tenanted leases, up from 2.5 million square feet and 545 leases. Source
  • Blended rent spreads reached 10.5%: Re-tenanted space rose 26.2% and renewals rose 7.9% within the blended figure for comparable space. Source
  • Net debt to EBITDA at 4.8x: Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAre was 4.8x for the twelve months, up from 4.7x at year-end 2025. Interest coverage was 4.3x for the quarter. Source
  • Dividend raised about 7%: The Board raised the annual common dividend to $1.25 from $1.17. The CEO described the increase as 7%, while the dividend release gives 6.8%. Source

“We achieved record leasing volume fueled by retailer demand and limited new supply.”

Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Diluted net income per share SourceFull year 2026$1.05 to $1.13Raised from $1.04 to $1.12
Diluted FFO per share SourceFull year 2026$2.42 to $2.50Raised from $2.41 to $2.49
Depreciation and amortization of real estate per share SourceFull year 2026$1.37Kept
Same Center NOI growth, total portfolio at pro rata share SourceFull year 20262.25% to 4.25%Kept
General and administrative expense SourceFull year 2026$80.5 million to $83.5 millionKept
Interest expense, net of interest income, consolidated SourceFull year 2026$69.5 million to $72.5 millionKept
Annual recurring capital expenditures, renovations and second generation tenant allowances SourceFull year 2026$65.0 million to $75.0 millionKept
Weighted average diluted common shares SourceFull year 2026115.5 million to 116.5 million for EPS; 120.0 million to 121.0 million for FFO and Core FFOKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 diluted EPS and FFO per share estimates were raised from the prior ranges. Source
  • New: Board approved a dividend increase to $1.25 per share annualized, from $1.17. Source
  • New: Luis Ubiñas is expected to become Chair of the Board after the 2026 Annual Meeting. Source
  • Guidance kept: Same Center NOI growth range for 2026 was kept at 2.25% to 4.25%. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • FFO per diluted share rose to $0.59: Core FFO matched FFO at $0.59 per share, or $70.4 million, against $0.53 per share a year earlier. Source
  • Net income per share rose: Net income available to common shareholders was $0.24 per share, or $28.1 million. The prior-year period carried a $0.04 per share impairment on the Howell, Michigan center. Source
  • Same Center NOI grew 2.6%: Same Center NOI reached $100.5 million on a cash basis at total portfolio pro rata share, up from $97.9 million. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Management raised full-year 2026 EPS and FFO per share guidance and kept the Same Center NOI growth range. Source
  • Occupancy below year-end level: Total portfolio occupancy was 97.0% at March 31, 2026, against 95.8% a year earlier and 98.1% at December 31, 2025. Same center occupancy was 96.9%. Source

Demand and leasing activity

  • Record leasing volume: Trailing twelve-month leases covered 3.4 million square feet across 651 renewed or re-tenanted leases, up from 2.5 million square feet and 545 leases. Source
  • Blended rent spreads reached 10.5%: Re-tenanted space rose 26.2% and renewals rose 7.9% within the blended figure for comparable space. Source
  • Renewal coverage higher than last year: Renewals were executed or in process for 67% of 2026 expiring space as of April 30, against 57% of 2025 expiring space a year earlier. Source
  • Tenant sales per square foot rose: Average tenant sales were $482 per square foot for the twelve months to March 31, 2026, against $455 a year earlier. Source
  • Lease termination fees rose: Lease termination fees, which are excluded from Same Center NOI, were $2.2 million for the quarter, against $0.5 million a year earlier. Source

“We are attracting new and younger shoppers by adding sought-after retailers, restaurants, and entertainment destinations that elevate our centers and drive incremental traffic and value.”

Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer

Portfolio occupancy and centers

  • Kansas City included in March occupancy: Kansas City at Legends is in total March 2026 occupancy and is excluded from the same-center occupancy figure for that month. Source
  • Joint venture occupancy higher: Unconsolidated joint venture occupancy was 97.8%, up from 97.2%. Consolidated occupancy was 96.9%, up from 95.7% a year earlier. Source
  • Centers in operation rose by one: Consolidated centers were 34, against 33 a year earlier. Managed centers fell to 1 from 2, and total owned and managed properties stayed at 41. Source

Costs and margins

  • Snow removal lifted first-quarter costs: Management said the first quarter included elevated snow removal costs, which were in the initial full-year guidance. Source
  • Property operating expense rose: Property operating expense was $46.7 million, against $41.8 million a year earlier, on the consolidated statement of operations. Source
  • Same center expenses up 4.1%: Same center expenses on a pro rata basis were $43.2 million, against $41.5 million a year earlier. Source

“Tanger is well-positioned to deliver long-term value creation for our stakeholders through both organic and external growth”

Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer

Balance sheet and debt

  • Net debt to EBITDA at 4.8x: Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAre was 4.8x for the twelve months, up from 4.7x at year-end 2025. Interest coverage was 4.3x for the quarter. Source
  • Liquidity above $1.0 billion: Immediate liquidity includes $385 million of cash, short-term investments and delayed draw term loan commitments, plus full availability on the $620 million unsecured lines. Source
  • All debt at fixed rates: Total outstanding debt was $2.0 billion, with a 3.9% weighted average interest rate and about 3.5 years to maturity. Source
  • Most square footage unencumbered: About 88% of portfolio square footage is unencumbered by mortgages. Secured debt was $340 million in principal, about 17% of total debt. Source
  • Exchangeable notes issued in January: The 2.375% exchangeable notes lift the effective conversion price from about $41.55 to about $47.49 per share through capped calls. Source
  • Term loan pricing set: The 2030 term loan is priced at SOFR plus 95 basis points and the 2033 term loan at SOFR plus 125 basis points, based on current credit rating. Source

Dividend and share repurchase

  • Dividend raised about 7%: The Board raised the annual common dividend to $1.25 from $1.17. The CEO described the increase as 7%, while the dividend release gives 6.8%. Source
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.3125: The quarterly dividend is payable May 15, 2026 to holders of record on April 30, 2026. Source
  • FAD payout ratio at 53%: FAD payout ratio was 53% for the quarter, the same as the prior-year quarter. The FFO payout ratio was 50%. Source
  • Shares repurchased in January: About 590,000 common shares were repurchased for approximately $20 million, funded from exchangeable notes net proceeds. Source

Strategy and external growth

  • Organic and external growth emphasized: CEO said Tanger is pursuing organic and external growth, anchored by its balance sheet and liquidity. Source
  • Adding retailers and entertainment: CEO said new retailers, restaurants and entertainment destinations are being added to attract newer shoppers and drive incremental traffic. Source
  • Guidance excludes future deals: Guidance excludes any additional acquisition or sale of outparcels, properties or joint venture interests, and any additional financing activity. Source

Board and leadership

  • Steven Tanger to retire from Board: Steven B. Tanger retires from the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting and becomes Chair Emeritus, a non-voting advisory role. Source
  • Luis Ubiñas to become Chair: Luis Ubiñas is expected to assume the Chair role after the 2026 Annual Meeting. Source
  • Ryan-Berman ends lead director role: Bridget Ryan-Berman remains on the Board and concludes service as Lead Independent Director. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 April 2026

  • Conference appearances through June: Scheduled events include Wells Fargo on May 5 to 6, BMO on May 12, ICSC on May 19 to 20, and a Nareit REITweek company presentation on June 2. Source
  • Pinecrest tour in June: KeyBanc hosts a tour of the Pinecrest center in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25, 2026. Source
  • Notes repayment at September maturity: Part of the January financing proceeds is expected to repay the $350 million 3.125% notes at their September 1, 2026 maturity. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per share, diluted Source$0.59
Occupancy, total portfolio at pro rata share Source97.0%
Same Center NOI growth, total portfolio at pro rata share Source2.6%
Blended cash leasing spread, comparable space Source10.5%
Re-tenanted leasing spread Source26.2%
Renewal leasing spread Source7.9%
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Source4.8x

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Elevated snow removal costs in the first quarter were a cost pressure on the period. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said the snow removal costs were contemplated when the initial full-year guidance was set. Source
  • Met: Management said the January 2026 financing transactions, announced earlier, were completed. 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.