Robust Acquisition Activity and Portfolio Expansion
Invested nearly $425M across three external growth platforms in Q1, completing $403M of acquisitions (largest quarterly volume since 2022) across 100 properties. Acquired portfolio at a weighted average cap rate of 7.1% with a weighted average lease term of 11.3 years; ~60% of base rents acquired derive from investment-grade retailers.
Record Equity Raise and Strong Liquidity
Raised approximately $658–660M of forward equity via ATM in the quarter (8.7M shares sold) and ended the quarter with ~18.4M shares of outstanding forward equity (anticipated proceeds of ~$1.4B). Total liquidity of ~$2.3B and more than $1.6B of hedged capital provides significant funding flexibility.
Fortress Balance Sheet and Hedging
Pro forma net debt to recurring EBITDA of ~3.2x; no material debt maturities until 2028. Drew $250M on delayed draw term loan at an effective fixed rate of ~4.02% (via swaps); $250M of forward-starting swaps effectively fix base rate for a future issuance at ~4.1%. Total debt to enterprise value under 29% and fixed charge coverage (including preferred dividend) at 4.2x.
Meaningful Earnings Growth
Core FFO per share of $1.13 in Q1 (+8.1% YoY) and AFFO per share of $1.14 in Q1 (+7.9% YoY), the highest quarterly AFFO per share growth since Q2 2022. Reiterated FY 2026 AFFO guidance of $4.54–$4.58, implying ~5.4% YoY growth at the midpoint.
Dividend Growth with Solid Coverage
Declared monthly cash dividends of $0.262 for Jan–Mar (annualized >$3.14, +3.6% YoY) and subsequently increased to $0.267 for April (annualized >$3.20, +4.3% YoY). Dividend payout ratio was 69% of AFFO in Q1. Anticipate >$140M of free cash flow after dividends in 2026 (+>10% YoY).
High Portfolio Quality and Leasing Performance
Portfolio of 2,756 properties across all 50 states with occupancy at 99.7% (up 50 bps YoY). Executed new leases/extensions/options on >876k sq ft with a recapture rate >104%. Only 29 leases (90 bps of ABR) maturing (down 60 bps Q/Q and 260 bps Y/Y). Pharmacy exposure reduced to 3.5% of ABR (down from >40% historically).
Growing Development & Developer Funding Pipeline
DFP and development activity ramping: 2 new DFP projects (~$18M anticipated cost), 9 projects under construction (~$71M anticipated cost), and 4 projects completed (~$23M invested). Management reiterated intermediate target (~$250M annual ground commencements) and expects meaningful ramp in Q2–Q3.
Operational Upside: Percentage Rent and Asset Recycling
Percentage rent collected increased to ~$2.4M from $1.6M YoY (driven by strong same-store sales and timing shifts). Sold 7 non-core properties for ~$11M at a weighted cap rate of 6.8% and opportunistically recycled capital (sold some small assets ~300 bps inside prior purchase price to redeploy proceeds).