Strong Leasing Success
Piedmont Realty Trust achieved significant leasing success in Q2 2025 with 712,000 square feet leased, bringing the total year-to-date leasing to over 1 million square feet. Importantly, approximately two-thirds of Q2 activity related to new tenant leases, marking the most new tenant leasing executed in a single quarter since 2018.
Increase in Rental Rates
Rental rates for spaces vacant for less than a year increased by just over 7% on a cash basis and almost 14% on an accrual basis. Asking rents for developments grew by 27% year-over-year, reaching $92 per square foot, the highest on record.
Positive Market Trends
Positive absorption was observed in four of Piedmont's operating markets, contrasting with national trends of flat volume and modest negative absorption.
Increased Leasing Guidance
The company increased its annual leasing guidance for the second time this year to a range of 2.2 million to 2.4 million square feet, reflecting an increase of more than 800,000 square feet compared to the original 2025 guidance.
Successful Debt Repurchase
Piedmont repurchased approximately $68 million of its 9.25% bonds, resulting in expected total interest savings of $7.5 million over the next three years.