Strong Leasing Success
Piedmont Realty achieved leasing success totaling 712,000 square feet in Q2, bringing total year-to-date leasing to over 1 million square feet. Approximately 2/3 of Q2 activity related to new tenant leases, marking a significant achievement since 2018.
Increased Leasing Guidance
The company increased its annual leasing guidance to a range of 2.2 million to 2.4 million square feet, reflecting an increase of more than 800,000 square feet compared to the original 2025 guidance.
Rental Rate Growth
Rental rates for space vacant less than a year reflected over 7% and almost 14% roll-ups on a cash and accrual basis, respectively. Asking rents for developments have grown by 27% year-over-year.
Successful Debt Management
Piedmont repurchased approximately $68 million of its 9.25% bonds, resulting in total interest savings of $7.5 million over the next 3 years.
Positive Market Trends
JLL Research reported that active space requirements grew 5.8%, reflecting the highest level of demand since 2021, with Piedmont observing positive absorption in four of its operating markets.