Core FFO Growth
Core FFO was $0.59 per share in Q1, up 11% year-over-year (from $0.53), driven by internal growth, contributions from recently acquired centers and higher lease termination income.
High Occupancy and Sales Productivity
Portfolio occupancy ended the quarter at 97%, up 120 basis points year-over-year, with trailing 12-month sales productivity of $482 per square foot and an occupancy cost ratio (OCR) of 9.7% providing headroom for rent growth.
Record Leasing Activity and Rent Spreads
Last 12 months leasing totaled 651 leases and 3.4 million square feet (record production), with blended rent spreads of 10.5% and retenanting spreads exceeding 26%, reflecting strong retailer demand and favorable supply/demand dynamics.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Full-year 2026 core FFO guidance was increased to $2.42–$2.50 per share (midpoint implies ~6% growth). Same-center NOI growth guidance remains 2.25%–4.25% for the year.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA approximately 4.8x, all debt at fixed rates with a weighted-average interest rate ~4% and WA term ~4.5 years; company reports over $1.0 billion of immediate liquidity and below-average dividend payout ratio (~53% of FAD).
Capital Markets and Liability Management
Completed January capital markets transactions that increased debt capacity, extended duration, lowered pricing and expanded the bank group; management highlighted flexibility to address near-term maturities and pursue selective external growth.
Operational & Marketing Momentum
Active marketing/loyalty initiatives (200+ on-center events in Q1), growing proprietary loyalty program, monetization of center traffic via experiential/digital media partnerships, and technology adoption (multilingual AI chatbot handling >80% of customer inquiries) driving traffic, engagement and efficiency.