Acadia Realty Trust(AKR) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported same-property NOI growth of 6.3% for Q4 and 5.7% for the year, exceeding guidance [30] - Earnings per share for Q4 was $0.34, which included $0.03 from the sale of Albertsons shares, resulting in a clean run rate of $0.30 [30][31] - Economic occupancy increased by 30 basis points to 93.9%, with street and urban occupancy rising by 80 basis points in Q4 and 370 basis points over 2025 [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The street retail segment outperformed other segments, with significant tenant demand and performance, particularly in high-growth markets [7][15] - The company achieved over 90% economic shop occupancy, up from approximately 81% at the end of 2021 [8] - The company signed $3.5 million of ABR in Q4, with nearly 75% from high-growth markets [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong performance in key markets such as San Francisco, New York, and Washington D.C., with significant leasing activity [21][24] - Year-over-year sales growth for tenants ranged from 10% to as high as 30% to 40% in some markets [15] - The company signed 90,000 sq ft of leases in San Francisco, indicating a positive trend in that market [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for multi-year NOI growth of 5%, supported by leasing up vacancies, capturing rental growth, and redevelopment initiatives [8][13] - The focus on street retail investments is intended to build operating scale in key corridors, with significant investments made in areas like Georgetown and Williamsburg [10][11] - The company is pursuing a dual-platform approach, balancing high-growth street retail with opportunistic investments through its investment management platform [12][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the retail real estate sector, citing a fundamental shift benefiting open-air and street retail [4][6] - The company anticipates continued tenant demand and a robust pipeline of leases, projecting $9 million in advanced negotiations [20] - Management highlighted the importance of tenant performance as a key indicator for future rent growth, with expectations for sustained sales growth translating into higher rents [16][65] Other Important Information - The company has closed nearly $1 billion in acquisitions over the past year, with a focus on street retail and value-add deals [28] - The balance sheet remains strong, with pro-rata debt to EBITDA at about 5x and significant liquidity available for future investments [38][39] - The company plans to maintain a disciplined approach to acquisitions while actively seeking opportunities in both established and emerging markets [70] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on the acquisition environment and pricing perspective? - Management noted that active markets include New York, SoHo, and Williamsburg, with a focus on acquiring assets that can achieve a 5% CAGR over five years [45][46] Question: What are the main factors influencing same-property NOI growth guidance? - The primary factors include rent commencement dates, credit loss assumptions, and the potential impact of the pri-loose strategy on short-term results [48][49] Question: What is the outlook for street occupancy and blended rent per square foot? - Management aims for 95% street occupancy within 18 months, emphasizing the importance of high-impact leases over overall occupancy percentages [63][75]