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Great Portland Estates posts record leasing and valuation gains as London office demand stays strong

Story Highlights
  • Great Portland Estates delivered record leasing, higher rents, and a 4.3% portfolio valuation uplift, boosting profits, EPRA EPS and dividends for the year.
  • The company recycled capital through premium asset sales, invested in new London assets and developments, and strengthened its balance sheet to support further growth.
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Great Portland Estates posts record leasing and valuation gains as London office demand stays strong

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Great Portland Estates plc R.E.I.T. ( (GB:GPE) ) has shared an update.

Great Portland Estates reported a strong year to 31 March 2026, delivering record leasing with 88 new leases and renewals generating £70.9 million in annual rent, 10.3% above estimated rental value. The rent roll rose 46% on a like-for-like basis, portfolio valuation increased 4.3% to £3.0 billion, and EPRA net tangible assets per share climbed 6.1% to 524p, driving IFRS profit after tax of £154.5 million and a 63.5% jump in EPRA EPS alongside a higher total dividend.

The company executed significant capital recycling, completing £490 million of asset sales at a premium to book value and making £69 million of accretive acquisitions to bolster its Fitzrovia cluster, while progressing a major development and refurbishment pipeline expected to deliver substantial surpluses. With a new £525 million revolving credit facility, low leverage at 28.6% LTV and strong demand for its premium HQ and flex spaces, GPE signalled confidence in delivering cost-of-capital-beating returns and further income and value growth over the medium term, supported by high customer satisfaction and a deepening focus on flexible, fully managed space.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GPE) stock is a Sell with a £315.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Great Portland Estates plc R.E.I.T. stock, see the GB:GPE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GPE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GPE is a Neutral.

Great Portland Estates plc’s overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call guidance and strategic corporate events, indicating positive future prospects. However, financial performance concerns, particularly in cash flow, and neutral technical indicators moderate the score. The stock’s undervaluation enhances its appeal, but economic challenges remain a consideration.

To see Spark’s full report on GPE stock, click here.

More about Great Portland Estates plc R.E.I.T.

Great Portland Estates plc is a UK real estate investment trust focused on prime central London, specialising in premium headquarters offices and flexible workspace. The group targets high-quality, sustainability-led developments and refurbishments in core locations, with a portfolio currently valued at about £3 billion and a growing share of AI-led and flex-space customers.

Average Trading Volume: 1,425,244

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.22B

For detailed information about GPE stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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