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Vornado Realty Trust: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 lowered, 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Quarterly FFO per share fell year on year: Fourth-quarter FFO as adjusted was $0.55 per diluted share against $0.61 a year earlier; reported FFO was $0.56 against $0.58. Net income to common shareholders was $601,000, or $0.00 per diluted share. Source
  • Full-year net income lifted by one-off gains: Full-year net income to common shareholders was $4.20 per diluted share, mainly from the 770 Broadway master lease gain, a $76,162,000 gain on the 666 Fifth condominium sale to UNIQLO, and a $17,240,000 PENN 1 accrual reversal. Source
  • Total same-store NOI rose year on year: Same store NOI at share was $260,577,000 for the quarter, up 5.0% on the prior-year quarter; the cash basis measure fell 8.3%. For the full year, same store NOI at share rose 5.4%. Source
  • Full-year New York office leasing: For 2025, New York office leased 3,742,000 square feet, including 1,104,000 square feet of second generation relet space, at initial rent of $97.86 and a weighted average lease term of 11.3 years. Source
  • PENN 1 ground rent reset and accrual reversal: An April 2025 arbitration panel set PENN 1 annual ground rent at $15,000,000 or $20,220,000, depending on litigation. The company reversed $17,240,000 of accrued rent in 2025, having accrued $26,205,000 a year. Source
  • 888 Seventh Avenue loan in default: The $244,543,000 non-recourse loan matured unpaid on December 10, 2025, and lenders declared default. Additional default interest of 3.00% applies, and that default interest was waived for ninety days. Source
  • NYU master lease at 770 Broadway: NYU holds a 70-year triple-net master lease on 1,076,000 square feet at 770 Broadway, with purchase options in 2055 and 2095. The company recorded a $803,248,000 gain on the sales-type lease. Source
  • Citadel option on 350 Park site: An affiliate of Kenneth C. Griffin, Citadel's founder and CEO, exercised an option for at least a 60% interest in a joint venture to develop 350 Park Avenue. Source

“We consider NOI at share to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments”

Vornado Realty Trust, press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Development yield, PENN 2 Sourcestabilization year 202611.6%Raised from 10.2%
Development yield, Sunset Pier 94 Studios Sourcestabilization year 20279.0%Lowered from 10.3%
Development yield, 623 Fifth Avenue Sourcestabilization year 202810.1%New
Delivery, 623 Fifth Avenue Source20272027Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: PENN 2 projected cash yield raised from 10.2% to 11.6%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Sunset Pier 94 Studios projected cash yield lowered from 10.3% to 9.0%, with stabilization moved to 2027. Source
  • New: 623 Fifth Avenue added to the active development table, which the prior quarter did not include. Source
  • New: Acquisition of 3 East 54th Street, a demolition-ready site, completed in January 2026. Source
  • New: An affiliate of Citadel's founder exercised an option on a joint venture to develop the 350 Park Avenue site; the prior quarter did not report this. Source
  • New: The $244,543,000 888 Seventh Avenue loan matured unpaid on December 10, 2025, and the lenders declared an event of default. Source
  • New: Alexander's restructured the $300,000,000 731 Lexington Avenue loan; the prior quarter described discussions only. Source
  • New: Issued $500,000,000 of 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2033 in January 2026. Source

Fourth-quarter and full-year results

  • Quarterly FFO per share fell year on year: Fourth-quarter FFO as adjusted was $0.55 per diluted share against $0.61 a year earlier; reported FFO was $0.56 against $0.58. Net income to common shareholders was $601,000, or $0.00 per diluted share. Source
  • Full-year net income lifted by one-off gains: Full-year net income to common shareholders was $4.20 per diluted share, mainly from the 770 Broadway master lease gain, a $76,162,000 gain on the 666 Fifth condominium sale to UNIQLO, and a $17,240,000 PENN 1 accrual reversal. Source
  • Full-year FFO as adjusted rose: Full-year FFO as adjusted was $2.32 per diluted share against $2.26; reported FFO was $2.42 against $2.37. Adjustments excluded gains on the 220 Central Park South and Canal Street condominium sales. Source
  • Fourth-quarter FFO bridge: fees and interest: Against the prior-year quarter, a $19.2 million item tied to 330 West 34th Street fees reduced FFO as adjusted, and net interest expense added $9.2 million of pressure; rent commencements and the NYU lease each added $8.3 million. Source

New York and same-store NOI

  • Total same-store NOI rose year on year: Same store NOI at share was $260,577,000 for the quarter, up 5.0% on the prior-year quarter; the cash basis measure fell 8.3%. For the full year, same store NOI at share rose 5.4%. Source
  • New York cash NOI fell on rent timing: New York same store NOI at share rose 2.2% in the quarter and 3.9% for the year, but the cash basis fell 7.9%. Management attributes the gap to the PENN 1 ground rent increase and GAAP rent on new leases with free rent periods. Source
  • THE MART same-store NOI rose after tax reversal: THE MART same store NOI at share rose 141.1% in the quarter, and the company notes that 2025 includes a reversal of a prior-period tax accrual from a property tax reassessment. Full-year THE MART same store NOI rose 34.3%. Source
  • 555 California Street same-store NOI down: 555 California Street same store NOI at share fell 7.1% in the quarter and 42.3% on a cash basis. For the full year it rose 1.3% at share and fell 16.2% on a cash basis. Source

“We believe the decision is without merit and are appealing the court’s decision.”

Vornado Realty Trust, press release

Leasing activity

  • Fourth-quarter New York office leasing: New York office leased 960,000 square feet in the quarter, 869,000 at share, at initial rent of $95.36 per square foot. GAAP straight-line rent rose 8.1% on prior rent and cash rent rose 7.2%. Source
  • Full-year New York office leasing: For 2025, New York office leased 3,742,000 square feet, including 1,104,000 square feet of second generation relet space, at initial rent of $97.86 and a weighted average lease term of 11.3 years. Source
  • Full-year GAAP rent spreads by property: For 2025 leases, GAAP straight-line rent rose 10.4% for New York office, 10.6% for New York retail and 22.9% at THE MART, and fell 1.0% at 555 California Street. Source
  • Leasing costs per square foot: Tenant improvements and leasing commissions for 2025 New York office leases were $148.41 per square foot, or 13.4% of initial rent. The fourth-quarter figure was $145.95 per square foot. Source

Development and redevelopment

  • PENN District spending nearly complete: The PENN District budget totals $850,000,000 excluding debt and equity carry, with $805,039,000 expended. PENN 2 has a $750,000,000 budget with $724,843,000 spent, and districtwide improvements $80,196,000 of $100,000,000. Source
  • 623 Fifth Avenue redevelopment under way: The 623 Fifth Avenue office condominium, bought September 4, 2025 for $218,000,000, is being redeveloped into a boutique office building. The project budget includes purchase price. Source
  • Active projects total budget and spend: Three active projects have a combined budget of $1,425,000,000, of which $1,133,145,000 is expended and $291,855,000 remains. Sunset Pier 94 Studios, 49.9% owned, has a $125,000,000 budget with $105,462,000 expended. Source

Costs, ground rent and cash NOI

  • PENN 1 ground rent reset and accrual reversal: An April 2025 arbitration panel set PENN 1 annual ground rent at $15,000,000 or $20,220,000, depending on litigation. The company reversed $17,240,000 of accrued rent in 2025, having accrued $26,205,000 a year. Source
  • Ground rent litigation continues: The ground lessor's motion to vacate the panel decision was granted on October 31, 2025, and the company is appealing. A separate sublease case remains in the lower court after an appellate ruling in January 2026. Source
  • Free rent and NYU prepayment weigh on cash NOI: New York office cash NOI fell on the NYU master lease at 770 Broadway, free rent periods on new leases, and a $22,361,000 PENN 1 payment for prior-period ground rent made in April 2025. Source
  • Full-year cash NOI lower than NOI at share: Full-year NOI at share on a cash basis was $980,422,000 against $1,096,089,000 a year earlier. NOI at share for the year was $1,111,899,000, against $1,099,752,000. Source

Debt, refinancing and defaults

  • One Park Avenue and 7 West 34th refinanced: One Park Avenue's $525,000,000 loan was refinanced at SOFR plus 1.78%, maturing February 2031. 7 West 34th Street's $250,000,000 refinancing carries a 5.79% fixed rate and repaid $50,000,000 of the prior loan. Source
  • Revolvers and term loan upsized and extended: The revolver was upsized to $1.130 billion at SOFR plus 1.05%, maturing February 2031. A second revolver rose to $1.0 billion at SOFR plus 1.16%, maturing April 2029. Source
  • Near-term loans extended with paydowns: The 61 Ninth Avenue loan was extended seven months to August 2026 after a $12,500,000 paydown, leaving $155,000,000. The 825 Seventh Avenue loan was extended nine months to October 2026 after a $6,000,000 paydown. Source
  • 888 Seventh Avenue loan in default: The $244,543,000 non-recourse loan matured unpaid on December 10, 2025, and lenders declared default. Additional default interest of 3.00% applies, and that default interest was waived for ninety days. Source

Alexander's and joint-venture loans

  • 731 Lexington loan split into two notes: The $300,000,000 loan became a $132,500,000 A-note at 7.00%, held by Alexander's, and a $167,500,000 C-note accruing PIK interest at 4.55%. The restructured loan matures in December 2035. Source
  • Alexander's B-note funding right: Alexander's may fund operating shortfalls, A-note interest and re-leasing capital through a B-note bearing 13.50% fixed. Amounts above $65,000,000 used for A-note interest bear 7.00%. Source
  • Rego Park II refinanced at SOFR plus 2.00%: The $175,000,000 Rego Park II refinancing matures in December 2030. It paid down $23,544,000 of the prior $198,544,000 loan, which bore SOFR plus 1.45%. Source

Acquisitions, sales and master lease

  • 3 East 54th Street site bought for demolition: The 18,400 square foot site was bought on January 7, 2026, with a $107,000,000 loan balance credited to the price. Management intends to demolish the existing buildings promptly. Source
  • 220 Central Park South and Canal Street sales: Three 220 Central Park South units sold in 2025 for $37,374,000 in net proceeds, leaving one unit unsold. All Canal Street residential and retail condominium units have been sold. Source
  • NYU master lease at 770 Broadway: NYU holds a 70-year triple-net master lease on 1,076,000 square feet at 770 Broadway, with purchase options in 2055 and 2095. The company recorded a $803,248,000 gain on the sales-type lease. Source

350 Park Avenue option

  • Citadel option on 350 Park site: An affiliate of Kenneth C. Griffin, Citadel's founder and CEO, exercised an option for at least a 60% interest in a joint venture to develop 350 Park Avenue. Source
  • Tower planned with Citadel as anchor: The planned 1,850,000 square foot office tower would combine 350 Park Avenue with two neighboring sites, with Citadel as the anchor tenant. Source
  • Vornado/Rudin JV interest options: The Vornado/Rudin JV can take between 23% and 40% of the 350 Park JV, giving Vornado effective ownership of 21% to 36%. The JV may instead put the site to the Citadel affiliate. Source

Dividends and buybacks

  • 2025 dividend declared: The Board declared a $0.74 per common share dividend for 2025 on December 8, 2025. Source
  • 2025 buybacks and early 2026 purchases: The company repurchased 1,462,360 shares for $50,962,000 in 2025 at an average of $34.85. After year end it bought 889,566 shares for $28,756,000 at $32.33. Source
  • Buyback capacity remaining: $91,140,000 remained available as of February 6, 2026 under the $200,000,000 repurchase plan authorized in 2023. Source

Coming up, as management said on 9 February 2026

  • 350 Park decision due July 2026: The Vornado/Rudin JV must decide by July 2026 whether to enter the 350 Park JV with KG or put the site to KG for $1.2 billion. Source
  • June 2026 notes to be repaid: Part of the 2033 notes' net proceeds will repay the $400,000,000 senior unsecured notes due June 2026 at maturity. Source
  • Interest rate reduction to be requalified: Management expects to requalify for the sustainability margin interest rate reduction in April 2026, following the January 2026 facility refinancing. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per diluted share Source$0.56 reported; $0.55 as adjusted
Occupancy SourceNew York total 90.0%; THE MART 81.5%; 555 California Street 88.9%
Same-store NOI at share Source+5.0% year on year (fourth quarter); cash basis -8.3%
Leasing spreads SourceNew York office +8.1% GAAP; +7.2% cash (fourth quarter)
Acquisitions Source3 East 54th Street, $141,000,000 (January 7, 2026)
Dispositions Source512 West 22nd Street, $205,000,000 sale price (August 14, 2025)

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Forbearance on the 888 Seventh Avenue loan, which carries default interest, is not assured. Source
  • Financial: A default notice on the 650 Madison Avenue loan in October 2025 was cured in November; the company carries its investment at zero. Source
  • Regulatory: PENN 1 ground rent remains in litigation; if the fee owner prevails, annual rent would be $20,220,000, retroactive to June 17, 2023. Source
  • Demand: Lease expirations at 315 Montgomery Street in the fourth quarter reduced occupancy in the occupancy table. Source
  • Operational: Management cautions that the active development projects may not be completed, may not finish on schedule, and may not finish within budget. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The prior quarter reported discussions with lenders; a restructuring agreement was entered on December 23, 2025. Source
  • Met: The prior quarter stated an intention to appeal; management now states that it is appealing. Source
  • Not stated: The prior quarter stated an intention to redevelop; management now describes the asset as being redeveloped. 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.