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Alexander’s(ALX) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Alexander's (NYSE:ALX) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsSteven Borenstein - EVP and Corporate CounselSteven Roth - Chairman and CEOConference Call ParticipantsDylan Burzinski - Equity Research AnalystOperatorGood morning and welcome to the Vornado Realty Trust fourth quarter 2025 earnings call. My name is Nick and I will be your operator for today's call. This call is being recorded for replay purposes. All lines are in a listen-only mode. Our speakers will address you ...
Alexander’s(ALX) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Alexander's (NYSE:ALX) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAnnabell Ehr - Assistant Relationship ManagerAnthony Paolone - Executive DirectorGlen Weiss - EVP of Office LeasingMichael Franco - President and CFONick Yurico - Managing DirectorSmedes Rose - DirectorSteven Borenstein - EVP and Corporate CounselSteven Roth - Chairman and CEOConference Call ParticipantsAlexander Goldfarb - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystCamille Bonnel - Equity Research Analys ...
Alexander’s(ALX) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable FFO for 2025 was $2.32 per share, slightly higher than 2024 and better than anticipated [23] - Fourth quarter comparable FFO was $0.55 per share, down from $0.61 per share in Q4 2024, primarily due to higher net interest expense and lease termination income from the previous year [24] - Company same-store GAAP NOI increased by 5% for the quarter, while same-store cash NOI decreased by 8.3% [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, the company leased 4.6 million sq ft of office space, with 3.7 million sq ft in Manhattan, marking the highest Manhattan leasing volume in over a decade [6] - Average starting rents in Manhattan were $98 per sq ft, with marked markets showing +10.4% GAAP and +7.8% cash [7] - Office occupancy rose from 88.8% to 91.2% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The New York office market is experiencing a tightening landlords market, with robust tenant demand from finance, tech, and other industries [4] - The financing markets for class A assets are strong, with CMBS spreads at their tightest since 2021 [26] - The company has a liquidity of $2.39 billion, including cash balances of $978 million and undrawn credit lines of $1.41 billion [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its Manhattan-centric office strategy, with significant developments planned, including 350 Park Avenue and 623 Fifth Avenue [5][14] - The company aims to create high-quality office spaces and enhance its retail offerings in the Penn District [13][19] - The management team is committed to maintaining a cash-heavy balance sheet while exploring stock buybacks due to perceived undervaluation [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes the current fundamentals in Manhattan are the best in 20 years, with expectations for continued tightening in the landlords market [4] - The company anticipates significant earnings growth in 2027 as the positive impact from PENN 1 and PENN 2 lease uptakes materializes [25] - Management acknowledges the disconnect between stock price and asset value, viewing it as a potential buying opportunity [22] Other Important Information - The company has extended maturities on nearly $3.5 billion of debt through 2031 and has been active in refinancing to bolster liquidity [27][28] - The company is planning to develop a 475-unit rental residential building and enhance retail offerings along 34th Street [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in the structure of 350 Park Avenue - Management confirmed that there were amendments related to the overall deal, allowing for flexibility in equity percentage [30] Question: Overall leasing pipeline and tenant conversations - The leasing pipeline remains strong, with over half of the activity from new tenants and significant expansions from financial services and tech sectors [34] Question: Share buybacks and asset dispositions - Management expressed strong interest in pursuing share buybacks, viewing the stock as undervalued [35] Question: Difference between cash and GAAP same-store NOI - Management indicated that the inflection point for cash NOI turning positive is expected in the second half of 2026 [37] Question: Retail market performance on Upper Fifth Avenue - The retail market is improving but still struggling to meet top rents from four or five years ago [39] Question: GAAP occupancy and lease occupancy differences - Management clarified that the $200 million difference is not annualized and will be recognized as tenants build out their spaces [40]
Vornado's Q1 FFO & Revenues Beat Estimates, Same-Store NOI Rises
ZACKS· 2025-05-06 14:20
Core Insights - Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) reported first-quarter 2025 funds from operations (FFO) of 63 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents, and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 14.5% [1] - Total revenues for the quarter reached $461.6 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $447.9 million, with a year-over-year growth of approximately 5.8% [2] Financial Performance - Total same-store net operating income (NOI) was $293.3 million, up from $269.1 million in the prior-year quarter, with significant increases in the New York, THE MART, and 555 California Street portfolios of 8.7%, 9.9%, and 7.9% respectively [3] - The New York office portfolio leased 709,000 square feet at an initial rent of $95.53 per square foot, with a weighted average lease term of 14.7 years [4] - In the New York retail portfolio, 25,000 square feet were leased at an initial rent of $222.20 per square foot, with a weighted average lease term of 14.3 years [5] - At THE MART, 83,000 square feet were leased at an initial rent of $51.33 per square foot, with a weighted average lease term of 8 years [6] - At 555 California Street, 222,000 square feet were leased at an initial rent of $120.65 per square foot, with a weighted average lease term of 13.1 years [7] Occupancy and Portfolio Activity - The total occupancy in the New York portfolio was 83.5%, a decrease of 470 basis points year over year, while THE MART's occupancy increased to 78.2%, up 60 basis points year over year, and 555 California Street's occupancy was 92.3%, down 220 basis points year over year [8] - Vornado disposed of two condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 Central Park South for net proceeds of $24.7 million during the quarter [9] Balance Sheet - Vornado ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $568.9 million, down from $733.9 million as of December 31, 2024 [10] Market Position - Vornado currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a favorable market position [11]