Healthcare Realty Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Healthcare Realty Trust reported a GAAP net loss of $157.9 million, or $0.45 per share, for Q2 2025, compared to a loss of $143.8 million, or $0.39 per share, in Q2 2024 [3][5] - The company achieved NAREIT FFO of $120.4 million, or $0.34 per share, and Normalized FFO of $143.7 million, or $0.41 per share, showing slight improvements year-over-year [3][5] - The company executed 341 new and renewal leases totaling 1.5 million square feet during the quarter, with a 5.1% growth in cash NOI and a 90% occupancy rate [4][5] Financial Performance - The company’s total revenues for Q2 2025 were $297.5 million, slightly down from $298.9 million in Q1 2025 [29] - Property operating expenses were $109.9 million, while general and administrative expenses increased to $23.5 million [29] - The company reported a total asset value of $10.2 billion as of Q2 2025, down from $10.5 billion in Q1 2025 [26] Leasing Activity - The weighted average lease term for new leases was 5.3 years, with an average annual escalator of 3.2% [6] - Health system leasing constituted approximately 33% of the signed lease volume in the quarter [6] - Significant new leases included a 24,000 square foot lease with CLS Health in Houston and a 23,000 square foot lease with UC Irvine Health in California [6] Disposition and Debt Management - The company completed asset sales totaling $182.4 million through nine transactions in Q2 2025, contributing to a year-to-date total of $210.5 million at a blended cap rate of 6.2% [7][8] - The run-rate Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio improved to 6.0x, with expectations to decrease to between 5.4x and 5.7x by year-end [7][8] - A $1.5 billion revolving credit facility was extended to mature in July 2030, with additional extension options on outstanding term loans [8] Strategic Initiatives - The company announced a series of leadership changes, including the appointment of Peter Scott as President and CEO, and initiated a platform restructuring to enhance operational performance [10][12] - A Strategic Plan was published to outline actions aimed at maximizing shareholder value and improving operational performance [9] - The Board approved a common stock dividend of $0.24 per share, representing a 23% reduction from the previous level [13][14] Guidance - The company increased its Normalized FFO per share guidance to a range of $1.57 to $1.61 and adjusted Same Store Cash NOI growth guidance to 3.25% - 4.00% [15] - The updated guidance reflects the company's outlook on rental rates, occupancy levels, and operating expenses [15]