Raised AFFO Guidance and Midpoint Growth
2026 AFFO per share guidance raised to $1.40 - $1.42 (up $0.01 vs prior), implying ~6.8% growth at the midpoint for the year.
Quarterly AFFO Beat
Reported Q1 AFFO per share of $0.33, $0.01 ahead of Q1 2025 (noting prior-year quarter benefited from $0.02 of holdover payments and tax reimbursements).
Strong Multi-Year AFFO Growth Track Record
On track for 6.1% average annual AFFO per share growth from 2021-2026 based on updated guidance, ranking second among net lease REITs.
Forward-Looking Same-Store Revenue Visibility for 2027
Provided 2027 same-store cash revenue growth outlook of ~6.5% (≈30 basis points higher than 2026). Company attributes ~25% of that 6.5% to annual escalators and the remainder to mark-to-market.
Growing Rent Escalators and Lease Duration
53% of portfolio leases contain annual rent escalators (41% will see escalators in 2026); by 2027 ~53% of rental income will experience escalators. Weighted average lease term expected to extend to over 6 years by end of 2026 (vs 3 years at IPO).
Active, Accretive Acquisition Program
Increased 2026 acquisition guidance by $15M to $130M–$140M. Q1 acquisitions ~ $34.6M–$35M (61 properties, ~195k sq ft) at a weighted average cap rate ~7.4%–7.5%; YTD acquisitions and signed contracts of ~$52M (including $17M in Q2 to date).
Strong Liquidity and Capital Access
Approximate liquidity of $250M at quarter end (unused revolver + $48M unsettled forward equity). Received BBB investment-grade rating; weighted average cost of capital ~6.1%.
Leverage and Funding Metrics Within Targets
Net debt to pro forma annualized adjusted EBITDA of 5.2x (within updated target of under 6x). Pro forma adjusted net debt to pro forma annualized adjusted EBITDA of 4.5x after giving effect to ~$53M unsettled forward equity.
Dividend and Payout Profile
Quarterly dividend approved at $0.2450 per share (+1% YoY). Dividend yield ~4.5%; Board expects a 2026 AFFO payout ratio of ~70% (Q1 payout ~74%).
Operating Stability and Tenant Performance
Portfolio occupancy ~99.8% with a single high-credit tenant (USPS) that pays 100% of contractual rent, providing high cash collection visibility.