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Tanger Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 2 narrowed, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and FFO per share rose: Second quarter diluted net income was $0.29 per share, against $0.26, and FFO was $0.64 per share, against $0.58. Year-to-date FFO was $1.23 per share, against $1.11. Source
  • Same Center NOI grew 3.5%: Same Center NOI at pro rata share was $106.9 million in the quarter, up 3.5%, and $207.4 million year to date, up 3.1%. The measure is presented on a cash basis. Source
  • Occupancy eased from March: Occupancy was 96.6% at June 30, 2026, against 97.0% at March 31, 2026, and unchanged from a year earlier. Management tied the sequential decline to backfilling after a tenant bankruptcy. Source
  • Blended rent spreads reached 10.5%: Blended cash rent spread on 3.0 million square feet of comparable space was 10.5% over twelve months. Re-tenanted space spread was 28.4% and renewal spread 7.7%. Source
  • Levis Commons acquired for $60 million: Levis Commons Town Center, a 301,000-square-foot Toledo center, was acquired in May 2026 for about $60 million in cash and available liquidity. Source
  • Liquidity about $1.0 billion: Immediate liquidity was about $1.0 billion at quarter-end, including $355 million of cash, short-term investments and delayed draw term loan commitments, plus the $620 million credit lines. Source

“As expected, occupancy moderated during the quarter as we strategically recaptured a number of spaces where we believe we can create greater value.”

Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Diluted net income per share Sourcefull year 2026$1.06 to $1.13Narrowed, low end up from $1.05 to $1.13
Diluted FFO per share Sourcefull year 2026$2.45 to $2.52Raised from $2.42 to $2.50
Same Center NOI growth, total portfolio at pro rata share Sourcefull year 20262.75% to 4.25%Narrowed, low end up from 2.25% to 4.25%
Depreciation and amortization of real estate per share Sourcefull year 2026$1.39Raised from $1.37
General and administrative expense Sourcefull year 2026$80.5 million to $83.5 millionKept
Interest expense, net of interest income, consolidated Sourcefull year 2026$71.0 million to $73.0 millionRaised from $69.5 million to $72.5 million
Annual recurring capital expenditures, renovations, second generation tenant allowances and leasing costs Sourcefull year 2026$65.0 million to $75.0 millionKept
Weighted average diluted common shares, earnings per share Sourcefull year 2026115.5 million to 116.5 millionKept
Weighted average diluted common shares, FFO and Core FFO per share Sourcefull year 2026120.0 million to 121.0 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year diluted FFO per share range moved up to $2.45 to $2.52 from $2.42 to $2.50. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year diluted net income per share low end moved up to $1.06 from $1.05. Source
  • Guidance raised: Same Center NOI growth range low end moved up to 2.75% from 2.25%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Consolidated interest expense range moved up to $71.0 million to $73.0 million from $69.5 million to $72.5 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: General and administrative expense range was kept at $80.5 million to $83.5 million. Source
  • New: Levis Commons Town Center, a Toledo, Ohio center, was acquired in May 2026. The prior quarter's release did not include this acquisition. Source
  • New: Five Saks Off 5th leases were acquired in May 2026 for $4.3 million. Source
  • New: In July 2026, the $50 million delayed draw on the 2033 Term Loan was fully drawn, raising principal to $200 million. Source
  • New: Forward sale agreements were entered into for 0.6 million common shares under the at-the-market program, at an initial price of $40.50 per share. Source
  • Ended: The secured mortgage on the Atlantic City, New Jersey property was repaid in full in the second quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net income and FFO per share rose: Second quarter diluted net income was $0.29 per share, against $0.26, and FFO was $0.64 per share, against $0.58. Year-to-date FFO was $1.23 per share, against $1.11. Source
  • Same Center NOI grew 3.5%: Same Center NOI at pro rata share was $106.9 million in the quarter, up 3.5%, and $207.4 million year to date, up 3.1%. The measure is presented on a cash basis. Source
  • Lease termination fees increased: Termination fees across the total portfolio were $636,000 in the quarter, against $272,000 a year earlier, and $2.8 million year to date, against $723,000. Source

Occupancy and tenant sales

  • Occupancy eased from March: Occupancy was 96.6% at June 30, 2026, against 97.0% at March 31, 2026, and unchanged from a year earlier. Management tied the sequential decline to backfilling after a tenant bankruptcy. Source
  • Tenant sales per square foot rose: Average tenant sales were $487 per square foot for the twelve months to June 30, 2026, against $465 a year earlier. On a same-center basis they were $489. Source
  • Occupancy cost ratio held at 9.7%: The occupancy cost ratio was 9.7% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, the same as the year-earlier period and the March 31, 2026 period. Source
  • Top six centers share of NOI: The six top-ranked centers, averaging $699 per square foot, hold 21% of GLA and 25% of forecast 2026 Portfolio NOI. Source

“Our disciplined external growth strategy continued with the accretive acquisition of Levis Commons Town Center, the seventh open-air and fourth lifestyle center added in the past three years.”

Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer

Leasing and tenant mix

  • Blended rent spreads reached 10.5%: Blended cash rent spread on 3.0 million square feet of comparable space was 10.5% over twelve months. Re-tenanted space spread was 28.4% and renewal spread 7.7%. Source
  • Leasing volume increased: Renewed or re-tenanted leases for the twelve months numbered 652, totaling 3.3 million square feet, against 625 leases and 2.8 million square feet a year earlier. Source
  • Renewals covered 70% of 2026 expirations: Renewals were executed or in process for 70% of 2026 expiring space, against 65% of 2025 expiring space at the same point a year earlier. Source
  • Top 25 tenants share of rent: Top 25 tenants hold 43.4% of GLA and 50.8% of annualized base rent at pro rata share. The Gap is the largest, at 5.2% of pro rata base rent. Source

Costs and margins

  • Interest expense rose year on year: Consolidated interest expense was $19.4 million in the quarter, against $16.4 million a year earlier, and $38.6 million year to date, against $32.2 million. Source
  • Property and G&A costs increased: Property operating expense was $45.5 million, up from $40.4 million. General and administrative expense was $20.5 million, up from $19.0 million, in the quarter. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization increased: Depreciation and amortization was $42.0 million in the quarter, against $36.6 million, and total expenses were $107.9 million, against $96.0 million. Source

“We continue to introduce sought-after brands, restaurants, and entertainment concepts that resonate with both existing and new shoppers”

Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer

Acquisitions and investment

  • Levis Commons acquired for $60 million: Levis Commons Town Center, a 301,000-square-foot Toledo center, was acquired in May 2026 for about $60 million in cash and available liquidity. Source
  • Saks Off 5th leases acquired: Five Saks Off 5th leases covering 140,000 square feet at five centers were acquired for $4.3 million. A $1.3 million termination expense was recorded, and $2.2 million of below market rent was accelerated. Source
  • Same Center base excludes recent deals: Same Center NOI excludes the Cleveland and Kansas City acquisitions, the Toledo purchase and the Howell sale, so those centers are not in the growth comparison. Source

Balance sheet and shareholder returns

  • Liquidity about $1.0 billion: Immediate liquidity was about $1.0 billion at quarter-end, including $355 million of cash, short-term investments and delayed draw term loan commitments, plus the $620 million credit lines. Source
  • Interest cost and maturity profile: Weighted average interest rate was 3.9% including current swaps, and weighted average term to maturity was about 3.3 years. Interest coverage was 4.5x for the first half. Source
  • Secured debt about 16% of total: Secured mortgage debt was $335 million in principal, about 16% of total debt, and about 89% of square footage was unencumbered by mortgages. Source
  • Dividend increase of 7%: The quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share is 7% above the July 2025 quarterly dividend of $0.2925. Source
  • FAD payout ratio higher: FAD payout ratio was 78% for the quarter and 64% for the first half, against 60% and 56% a year earlier. Source

Portfolio footprint

  • Portfolio at 35 consolidated centers: Consolidated centers numbered 35, up from 33, and consolidated GLA was 14.3 million square feet, up from 13.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operations span 22 states: The company operated in 22 U.S. states at period-end, up from 21, and also holds an ownership interest in two centers in Ontario, Canada. Source
  • Kansas City occupancy fell: Tanger Outlets Kansas City at Legends occupancy was 96.5% at June 30, against 98.0% at March 31, 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Redeem $350 million notes in September: Proceeds are described as providing the capital to redeem $350 million of unsecured bonds maturing in September 2026. Source
  • NYSE investor day August 11: Management is scheduled to participate in the NYSE Real Estate Investor Access Day on August 11, 2026, held virtually. Source
  • Dividend paid August 14: The quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share is payable on August 14, 2026, to holders of record on July 31, 2026. Source
  • Fall investor conferences in September: Management is scheduled to present at Barclays' conference on September 14, 2026, and the BofA Securities conference on September 15, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per share, diluted Source$0.64 for the quarter; $1.23 year to date
Occupancy Source96.6% at June 30, 2026
Same Center NOI growth Source3.5% for the quarter; 3.1% year to date
Leasing spreads Source10.5% blended cash basis
Acquisitions SourceLevis Commons Town Center, $60.0 million, 301,187 sq ft
Leverage Source4.7x net debt to Adjusted EBITDAre

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Occupancy declined in the quarter as space from a recent tenant bankruptcy was backfilled, with the timing of backfills driving the sequential change. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management expects the Levis Commons acquisition to deliver a first-year return of about 8.5%, with potential for additional growth over time. Source
  • Met: Management described the occupancy moderation during the quarter as expected, tied to recapturing spaces. 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.