NNN REIT, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results and Increased 2025 Guidance

Core Insights - NNN REIT, Inc. reported strong financial and operational results for Q3 2025, achieving its highest quarterly acquisition volume since 2018 with over $280 million invested in real estate [1][3] - The company raised its earnings guidance for 2025, supported by $1.4 billion in liquidity and a robust balance sheet [1][9] Financial Results - Revenues for Q3 2025 were $230.2 million, up from $218.6 million in Q3 2024, representing a 5.3% increase [2] - Net earnings for Q3 2025 were $96.8 million, slightly down from $97.9 million in Q3 2024 [2] - Funds From Operations (FFO) for Q3 2025 were $158.7 million, compared to $154.2 million in Q3 2024, with FFO per share remaining stable at $0.84 [2][31] - Core FFO increased by 1.2% year-over-year to $159.4 million, with Core FFO per share at $0.85 [3][31] Portfolio Snapshot - The company owned 3,697 properties with a total gross leasable area of approximately 39.2 million square feet as of September 30, 2025 [4][14] - The occupancy rate was reported at 97.5%, slightly down from 98.0% in the previous quarter [4] - Annualized Base Rent (ABR) increased by 7.2% year-over-year to $912.2 million [3] Property Acquisitions and Dispositions - NNN closed on $283 million of investments in Q3 2025, with a weighted average cap rate of 7.3% and a weighted average lease term of 17.8 years [3][5] - The company sold 23 properties for $41.3 million, achieving a weighted average cap rate of 5.9% [3][7] Capital Markets Activity - In Q3 2025, NNN issued 1,670,737 common shares, raising $71.7 million at an average price of $42.89 [8] - The company also issued $500 million in senior unsecured notes due 2031 to fund investment activities [8] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, NNN reported gross debt of $4.95 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 4.2% and a maturity of 10.7 years [9][35] - The company maintained $1.4 billion in total available liquidity, including a $1.2 billion line of credit [9] Dividend Information - NNN declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, representing a 3.4% increase from the previous quarter [10][32] 2025 Guidance - The company updated its guidance for 2025, increasing Core FFO per share guidance to a range of $3.36 to $3.40 and AFFO per share guidance to $3.41 to $3.45 [11]