FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Core Insights - First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. reported a diluted net income per share of $0.49 for Q3 2025, down from $0.75 in the same quarter last year, while funds from operations (FFO) increased to $0.76 per share/unit from $0.68 a year ago [2][6][20] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q3 2025 were $181.43 million, compared to $167.65 million in Q3 2024, marking an increase of approximately 8.5% [17] - Property expenses increased to $46.19 million from $44.88 million year-over-year [17] - Net income available to common stockholders was $65.31 million in Q3 2025, down from $99.36 million in Q3 2024 [17][20] Leasing and Occupancy - The company signed 772,000 square feet of new leases during Q3 2025, with a cash rental rate increase of 32% on leases commencing in 2025 and 31% for those starting in 2026 [6][7] - In-service occupancy was reported at 94.0% at the end of Q3 2025, slightly down from 94.2% in Q2 2025 and 95.0% in Q3 2024 [7] Development and Investment Highlights - The company acquired an income-producing land site in Northern California for $11 million and sold a 60,000 square-foot building in Denver for $13 million [6][7] - The company has increased its 2025 NAREIT FFO guidance by $0.04 at the midpoint to a range of $2.94 to $2.98 per share/unit [6][9] Market Outlook - The CEO noted that industrial fundamentals are firming, with vacancy rates stabilizing and new starts remaining moderate, indicating a positive outlook for leasing and growth opportunities [3][9]