- Delivered Record Small Shop Occupancy and Highest New Lease ABR in Company History - - Updated Nareit FFO and Same Property NOI Growth Expectations For 2025 - NEW YORK, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today its operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.  For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, net income attributable to Brixmor Property Group Inc. was $0.28 per diluted share and $0.23 per dilut ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same property NOI grew by 6.1% in Q1 2025, reaching $47.3 million, driven by strong demand and effective lease management [6][13] - NAREIT FFO for the quarter totaled $37.2 million or $0.48 per diluted share, representing a 6.7% increase year-over-year [13] - Core FFO rose 4.5% year-over-year to $0.46 per share, supported by internal growth and acquisitions [14] - The company declared an annualized dividend payment of $0.95 per share, a 5% increase over the previous year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio remains highly leased, with small shop lease occupancy achieving a record high of 93.4%, up 130 basis points from last year [17] - The total portfolio ABR ended Q1 at $20.21 per square foot, reflecting a 3.1% increase compared to Q1 2024 [18] - The company executed 256,000 square feet of new leases and renewals during the quarter, achieving a retention rate of 90% [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - 90.7% of net operating income is generated from the Sunbelt region, which continues to be a top-performing retail market [6] - The company is actively pursuing acquisitions in high-growth markets such as Asheville, Charlotte, Charleston, San Antonio, and Orlando [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on necessity-based open retail centers in Sunbelt markets, which have shown resilience despite economic challenges [5][6] - Plans to exit California are underway, with expectations to significantly reduce investments in the state in 2025 [9][10] - The capital allocation plan includes evaluating asset sales and capital recycling to enhance the portfolio with high-quality necessity-based tenants [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautiously optimistic about the economic environment, citing strong tenant health and minimal exposure to recent retail bankruptcies [7][19] - The company anticipates some impact on same property NOI later in the year due to announced bankruptcies, but expects to maintain guidance for same property NOI growth of 3.5% to 4.5% [15][19] Other Important Information - The company maintains a low leverage ratio of 23.4%, allowing for opportunistic growth without relying heavily on capital markets [14][12] - The current pipeline for acquisitions stands at $1.5 to $2 billion, focusing on grocery-anchored centers [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company expect to achieve the 3.5% to 4.5% same store NOI growth for the year after a strong Q1? - Management indicated that while Q1 was strong, there are factors such as anticipated bad debt and unique Q1 circumstances that may lead to deceleration in the following quarters [21][22][25] Question: What is the reception and pricing expectation for the California assets currently on the market? - Management reported strong interest in the California assets, with several in the due diligence phase, and expressed confidence in potential pricing outcomes [33][34] Question: Has there been any change in leasing conversations post-April 2 amid macro uncertainty? - Management noted that leasing demand remains healthy and conversations with tenants have not changed significantly [35][36] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding capital recycling and market expansion? - Management confirmed that capital recycling involves selling lower cap rate California assets and reinvesting in higher-yielding opportunities, with a focus on maintaining quality in smaller markets [41][42][48]