Strong Same-Property NOI and Base Rent Growth
Same-property NOI grew 4.4% in Q1 2026, driven by operating fundamentals and redevelopment activity; base rent growth was 3.5% in the quarter.
High and Improving Occupancy / Leasing Momentum
Same-property percent leased approached ~97%, up 10 basis points sequentially from Q4; same-property commenced rate increased 20 basis points; executed ~1.5 million sq ft of leasing in Q1 (more GLA than Q1 2025).
Significant SNO (Start/Now/Occupancy) Pipeline
SNO pipeline represents approximately $42 million of incremental base rent, providing a meaningful tailwind to future NOI growth.
Robust Development & Investment Platform
Completed $42 million of projects in Q1 and started $73 million of new projects; in-process pipeline exceeds $600 million with blended returns above 9%; development yields remain targeted at 7%+; visibility to >$1 billion of potential project starts over the next 3 years.
Accretive Project Examples and Execution Speed
Delivered Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields (Bay Area) in <18 months; Ellis Village already 100% leased with anchor opening expected later in the year; Whole Foods openings at multiple ground-up projects — evidence of strong execution and retailer demand.
Strong Capital Position and Favorable Financing
Issued $450 million of 7-year unsecured notes at a 4.5% coupon in February — the lowest credit spread in company history; leverage remains near low end of target 5.0–5.5x range; nearly full availability on credit facility and free cash flow supports pipeline without current need for equity.
Maintained Full-Year Guidance
Management maintained full-year same-property NOI growth guidance of 3.25%–3.75%, and growth in core operating earnings and NAREIT FFO per share each guided to 4.5% at the midpoint; total NOI growth expected north of 6% driven by development deliveries and acquisitions.
Tenant Health and Consumer Metrics
Tenant sales, collections and foot traffic remain favorable: Q1 foot traffic up 2.3% and April up ~3%; collections near record lows; strong demand across grocers, restaurants, health & wellness, and off-price retailers.
Leasing Economics and Rent Steps
Cash re-leasing spreads were near record highs; ~90% of new shop leases embedded rent steps of 3%+ and ~25% embedded 4%+, supporting sustained rent growth.