Same-Property NOI and Leasing Momentum
Delivered same-property NOI growth of 5.3% in 2025; same-property shop occupancy reached a record 94.2% (up 40 bps in Q4); average commenced occupancy increased 150 bps year-over-year. Q4 cash rent spreads were 12%, renewal spreads a record 13%, and GAAP rent spreads hit an all-time high of 25%.
Strong Earnings Growth
Nareit FFO per share grew close to 8% and core operating earnings per share grew nearly 7% for the full year 2025.
Active and Accretive Capital Deployment
Deployed more than $825 million in 2025, including over $500 million of high-quality acquisitions and roughly $300 million of development and redevelopment projects.
Robust Development & Redevelopment Performance
Started more than $300 million of new projects in 2025 (24 projects across 16 markets), more than $800 million of starts over the past 3 years; ground-up development yields north of 7%; Q4 completions totaled >$160 million at a blended ~9% return and are >98% leased.
Visible Forward Pipeline
In-process pipeline of nearly $600 million and visibility into nearly $1 billion of project starts over the next 3 years; 2026 development spend guidance of $325 million (~2/3 ground-up, ~1/3 redevelopment).
Favorable Lease Economics and Embedded Steps
More than 95% (96% cited for new/renewal deals) of negotiated leasing activity included annual steps; shop deals: 85% had step increases of 3%+ and 30% were 4%+ — supporting future rent growth.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Maintains A3/A- credit ratings (Moody's/S&P); leverage within target range of 5.0x–5.5x; nearly full availability on a $1.5 billion credit facility; strong free cash flow with no need to raise equity to fund pipeline.
Operating Fundamentals — Tenant Health
Reported historically low bad debt / uncollectible lease income (expected to remain below long-term average of ~50 bps of revenue), along with continued tenant sales and foot-traffic growth.