Modest Full-Year Revenue Growth
Total revenue of $51.1M for full year 2025, a 1.9% increase versus $50.1M in 2024 driven by 2025 Ohio dispensary acquisitions, full-year rent from a 2024 acquisition, funded improvement allowances and annual rent escalators.
Stable AFFO and Per-Share Performance
Full-year AFFO of $43.8M or $2.09 per share, up 0.3% year-over-year; fourth quarter AFFO of $10.6M or $0.51 per share (3% decline YoY).
Consistent Dividends and Payout Ratios
Aggregate dividend of $1.72 per share for 2025 (AFFO payout ratio 82% for the year). Q4 cash dividend of $0.43 per share (paid) and Q1 2026 dividend declared at $0.43 per share; Q4 AFFO payout ratio was 85%.
High-Quality Tenant Cash Flow Metrics
Top three tenants (Curaleaf, Trulieve, Cresco) represent >50% of annualized base rent and reported strong 2025 operating results: Curaleaf $1.3B net revenue, 50% adjusted gross margin, $90M free cash flow; Trulieve ~60% gross margins, $230M free cash flow; Cresco improved gross margins to 52%, extended debt maturities to 2030 and generated >$70M operating cash flow.
Very Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Gross real estate assets $433M, only $7.6M outstanding debt; debt to assets 1.6%; debt service coverage ~78x; no debt maturities until May 2027; total liquidity $106.3M (cash $23.9M + $82.4M undrawn revolver).
Active Asset Management and Re‑tenants
Completed re-tenanting transaction in San Diego (Wellgreens), achieving a lease amendment with a 5-year extension, reducing Cannabist exposure from 9% to 8% of ABR; closed two smaller transactions with Cresco and partnered with Curaleaf and C3 to optimize property performance.
Disciplined Origination and Risk Management
Management emphasized a measured pace of origination, low leverage (described as among the lowest in REITs), cautious underwriting, and a focus on re‑tenanting vacant assets only when terms are compelling.
Long-term Shareholder Returns
Since IPO in 2021, NewLake has paid $6.86 per share in dividends, demonstrating sustained cash return to shareholders.