SL Green's Q4 FFO & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rental Rates Improve

Core Insights - SL Green Realty Corp. (SLG) reported fourth-quarter 2025 funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.13, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10, but down from $1.81 per share in the same quarter last year [1][11] Financial Performance - Net rental revenues reached $159.8 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $147 million, and reflecting a 14.5% year-over-year increase [2] - For the full year 2025, FFO per share was reported at $5.72, missing the consensus estimate by one cent, and showing a significant decline from the previous year [3] - Rental revenues for the year totaled $601.5 million, a 10.8% increase year over year, exceeding the consensus mark of $588.8 million [3] Leasing Activity - In Q4, SL Green signed 56 office leases in its Manhattan portfolio, totaling 0.8 million square feet, with an average rental rate of $98.26 per rentable square foot, up from $92.81 in the previous quarter [4] - The average lease term for signed leases was 8.5 years, with tenant concessions averaging 8.8 months of free rent and a tenant improvement allowance of $97.54 per rentable square foot [5] - The mark-to-market on signed Manhattan office leases increased by 6.4% compared to previous fully escalated rents [5] Operating Metrics - Same-store cash NOI decreased by 3.4% year over year to $152.6 million, excluding lease termination income [6] - As of December 31, 2025, Manhattan's same-store office occupancy was 93%, an increase from 92.4% in the prior quarter and 92.5% year over year [6] Interest Expenses - Interest expenses (net of interest income) rose by 29.5% year over year to $49.4 million [7] Portfolio Activity - In January 2026, SL Green acquired Park Avenue Tower for $730 million and sold a 49% joint venture stake in 100 Park Avenue for a gross asset valuation of $425 million [8] - In October 2025, the company acquired a 39.5% stake in 800 Third Avenue for $5.1 million and purchased 346 Madison Avenue for $160 million [9] Liquidity Position - At the end of Q4, SL Green had cash and cash equivalents of $155.7 million, down from $187 million as of September 30, 2025 [10] - The net carrying value of the company's debt and preferred equity portfolio was $168.4 million, a decrease from $171.4 million in the previous quarter [12]