Federal Realty Misses Q4 FFO Estimates, Guides Higher for 2026

Core Insights - Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) reported a fourth-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.84, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.86, but showing an increase from $1.76 in the prior-year quarter [1][9] - Quarterly revenues reached $336.1 million, exceeding the consensus mark of $329.0 million and reflecting a year-over-year improvement of 1.9% [1] Leasing Activity - In 2025, FRT achieved a historic high in total leasing activity, executing 2.5 million square feet of retail leases, with comparable rent spreads increasing by 15% on a cash basis and 27% on a straight-line basis [2][9] - During Q4, FRT signed 109 leases for 612,978 square feet of retail space, with an average rent of $39.09 per square foot, representing a 12% increase on a cash basis and a 24% increase on a straight-line basis [3] Operational Performance - Comparable property operating income (POI) grew by 3.1% in Q4, excluding lease termination fees and prior-period rents collected [3] - The comparable portfolio occupancy rate increased by 50 basis points year over year to 94.5% as of December 31, 2025, with a leasing rate of 96.6% [4] Financial Position - FRT ended the quarter with approximately $1.3 billion in total liquidity, which includes cash and availability under its revolving credit facility, supporting its development and acquisition pipeline [6] - The company completed the acquisition of two properties for a total of $340 million during Q4, expanding into new markets and strengthening its existing presence [7] Dividend and Guidance - FRT maintained its regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.13 per share, indicating an annualized rate of $4.52 per share, reinforcing its position as a consistent dividend grower [11] - For full-year 2026, FRT expects core FFO per share in the range of $7.42-$7.52, implying growth of 5.1-6.5% from 2025 levels [12]