Essential Properties Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. reported a fourth quarter net income per share of $0.34, representing a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - The company closed investments totaling $295.8 million at a weighted average cash cap rate of 7.7% [1] - The 2026 AFFO guidance has been increased to a range of $1.99 to $2.04 per share [2] Financial Highlights - Fourth Quarter 2025 Results: - Net income per share increased by 13% to $0.34 [1] - Funds from Operations (FFO) per share increased by 15% to $0.54 [1] - Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) per share increased by 9% to $0.49 [1] - Full Year 2025 Results: - Net income per share increased by 11% to $1.28 [1] - FFO per share increased by 8% to $2.05 [1] - AFFO per share increased by 9% to $1.89 [1] Investment Activity - Investments: - Total investment volume for the fourth quarter was $295.8 million across 58 properties [1] - For the full year, total investments reached $1.3 billion across 270 properties [1] - Dispositions: - The company disposed of 19 properties in the fourth quarter, generating net proceeds of $48.1 million [1] - For the full year, 60 properties were disposed of, yielding net proceeds of $130.1 million [1] Portfolio Overview - As of December 31, 2025, the company’s portfolio consisted of 2,300 properties with a weighted average lease term of 14.4 years [2] - The weighted average rent coverage ratio was reported at 3.6x [2] - The portfolio was 99.7% leased, with 91.5% of cash ABR coming from service-oriented or experience-based businesses [2] Debt and Equity - The company raised $170.3 million through its ATM program at an average price of $30.93 per share [1] - Pro forma net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA ratio stood at 3.8x as of the quarter end [1] - Total available liquidity was reported at $1.4 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of $70.4 million [1] Guidance and Future Outlook - The company anticipates an investment volume of $1.0 billion to $1.4 billion for 2026 [2] - Cash general and administrative expenses are expected to be between $31 million and $35 million [2]