Increase in Funds from Operations
Kimco Realty reported funds from operations of $0.44 per diluted share, marking a 7.3% increase year-over-year.
Record Small Shop Occupancy
The company achieved an all-time high small shop occupancy of 92.2%, reflecting strong demand for necessity-driven retail locations.
Blended Leasing Spread
Kimco executed 174 new leases with a blended pro-rata leasing spread of 15%, the highest in nearly 8 years.
Grocery-Anchored Portfolio
86% of Kimco's annual base rent now comes from grocery-anchored shopping centers, an all-time high.
AI Deployment for Efficiency
The company is deploying AI to enhance lease abstraction, tenant prospecting, and redevelopment planning, improving operational efficiency.
Financial Flexibility and Strong Balance Sheet
Kimco ended the quarter with over $2 billion of available liquidity and took proactive steps to enhance financial flexibility.