Strong Q1 Financial Performance
Federal Realty reported NAREIT FFO per share of $1.70 for Q1 2025, at the top end of guidance, representing nearly 4% growth year-over-year. Revenues increased by 6%, and Property Operating Income (POI) was up nearly 5%.
High Occupancy and Leasing Success
The comparable portfolio ended Q1 at 95.9% leased, 160 basis points higher than the previous year. The company executed 91 retail leases, representing 430,000 square feet, indicating strong tenant demand and successful leasing activities.
Resilient Consumer Traffic
Year-over-year foot traffic increased by 6% in Washington DC, 3% at Santana Row, and 11% in Boston, demonstrating strong consumer engagement at Federal Realty's properties.
Robust Office Leasing
Executed 118,000 square feet of office leases in Q1, including new deals at Santana West and Pike & Rose, with rents exceeding $50 per square foot, indicating strong demand in the office segment.
Healthy Financial Position
Improved liquidity position to roughly $1.5 billion, with leverage metrics improving, including a net debt to EBITDA of 5.7 times, down from 6 times the previous year.