Core FFO Growth
Core FFO per share of $0.65 for Q1 2026, an increase of 6.6% year-over-year.
Record Leasing Volume
Commenced 37 leases covering 6.0 million square feet in the quarter — a quarterly record for STAG's operating portfolio.
Strong Leasing Spreads
Generated cash leasing spreads of 20.9% and straight-line leasing spreads of 39.6% on the quarter; maintaining guidance for cash leasing spreads of 18%–20% for 2026.
Data Center-Related Demand
Signed 8 leases totaling 1.6 million square feet to data center-related tenants (since early 2025), with weighted average lease term of just over 8 years and leasing spreads of ~35% on that volume.
Same-Store NOI Growth
Same-store cash NOI grew 4.1% in Q1 2026.
Low Leverage and Strong Liquidity
Net debt to annualized run-rate adjusted EBITDA equal to 5 (low leverage); liquidity of $806 million at quarter end.
Robust Acquisition and Development Activity
Internal transaction pipeline increased to $3.9 billion. Acquired a 750,000 sq ft Class A building in Platte City, MO for $80.7 million at a reported cap rate of 6.1% (100% leased, 12-year term, 3.2% annual escalators). Development pipeline includes 7 buildings (1.8 million sq ft) with expected stabilized yield of 7.1%.
Committed Land/Development Opportunity
Acquired land in Dallas to support ~340,000 sq ft build (sourced internally) with expected yield on cost of 7.4% and a committed build-to-suit tenant; exemplifies balance-sheet development execution.
Portfolio Escalators Trending Up
Weighted average contractual escalator across the portfolio is ~2.9%, and newly signed leases are averaging ~3%–3.5% (roughly 3.25%), implying upward pressure on embedded escalators over time.
Minimal Credit Losses and Market Liquidity
Credit loss was minimal in Q1; capital markets described as stable and industrial product remains highly liquid with increased transaction momentum.