Plaza Retail REIT Un (TSE:PLZ.UN)
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Plaza Retail REIT
(TSX:PLZ.UN)
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
C$5.00
â–²(18.76% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:03/05/26
The score is driven primarily by stable but moderately leveraged financials, supported by clear technical strength (price above key moving averages) and attractive valuation (low P/E and high yield). Earnings call commentary was constructive with occupancy/leasing and NOI/FFO growth, partially tempered by Toys R Us-related vacancy and elevated leverage.
Positive Factors
Occupancy & Leasing Spreads
Very high committed occupancy and large renewal/new-lease spreads indicate durable rent‑setting power and recurring cash flow strength. Over 2–6 months this supports steady NOI and FFO, reduces downside from normal retail turnover, and improves ability to fund redevelopment and distributions.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage
A relatively debt-heavy capital structure limits financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to rising rates or capital market stress. Even with modest improvements, elevated leverage constrains ability to pursue opportunistic acquisitions, fund large development swings, or absorb sustained NOI declines.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Occupancy & Leasing Spreads
Very high committed occupancy and large renewal/new-lease spreads indicate durable rent‑setting power and recurring cash flow strength. Over 2–6 months this supports steady NOI and FFO, reduces downside from normal retail turnover, and improves ability to fund redevelopment and distributions.
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Plaza Retail REIT (PLZ.UN) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$464.93M
Dividend Yield6.56%
Average Volume (3M)32.72K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.7
Beta (1Y)0.46
Revenue Growth4.53%
EPS Growth197.86%
CountryCA
Employees98
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding110,435,000
10 Day Avg. Volume30,420
30 Day Avg. Volume32,715
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)0.85
Price to Sales (P/S)3.66
P/FCF Ratio11.94
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$4.75Price Target Upside12.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$131.00M
Plaza Retail REIT Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Plaza is an open-ended real estate investment trust and is a leading retail property owner and developer, focused on Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Plaza's portfolio at September 30, 2020 includes interests in 272 properties totaling approxi...
How the Company Makes Money
Plaza Retail REIT generates revenue primarily through leasing retail spaces to a diverse range of tenants, including national and regional brands. The company earns rental income from long-term leases, which typically provide stable cash flows. Ad...
Plaza Retail REIT Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 02, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized solid operating and financial progress: FFO and AFFO growth, record occupancy, strong leasing spreads (including an 82% new lease spread), incremental NOI from intensifications (~$5.5M in 2025) and a $14M fair‑value uplift. Near‑term headwinds are limited and largely one‑time or timing‑related — notably the Toys R Us insolvency (~$544K bad debt and ~$1M annual NOI vacancy), temporary AFFO pressure from optimization costs (~$2.1M of leasing costs and other reorganization/timing items), and typical rolling vacancy in open‑air strips. Balance sheet metrics improved modestly, though net debt/EBITDA remains relatively high at 8.9x. Overall, positives (sustained occupancy, meaningful leasing spreads, NOI and FFO gains, and value creation) materially outweigh the discrete and manageable negatives.Positive Updates
Development Pipeline and Stabilized NOI
Stabilized NOI from intensifications and acquisitions is approximately $6.1M, plus about $0.6M from properties currently under development, with several tenant fit‑outs/handovers completed in 2025 that should contribute more visibly in 2026 and beyond.
Negative Updates
Toys R Us Insolvency Impact
Toys R Us related bad debt of $544K recorded in 2025 and an associated vacancy that reduces NOI by approximately $1.0M per year (~35,000 sq ft). Management expects to backfill and achieve straight‑line rents by the end of 2026 but vacancy drag will impact near‑term results.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Development Pipeline and Stabilized NOI
Stabilized NOI from intensifications and acquisitions is approximately $6.1M, plus about $0.6M from properties currently under development, with several tenant fit‑outs/handovers completed in 2025 that should contribute more visibly in 2026 and beyond.
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Company Guidance
The guidance for 2026 is centered on continued optimization and intensification with an expected same‑asset NOI run‑rate of roughly 2.0–2.5% (management said that is achievable), continued positive NOI contribution from renewals and projects that added about $5.5M of NOI in 2025, and stabilized incremental NOI of roughly $6.1M from intensifications/acquisitions plus ~$0.6M from properties under development; management expects many projects to contribute more visibly through 2026, committed occupancy to move from 97.6% to ~98% (and ~99% excluding enclosed malls), Toys R Us vacancy (~35,000 sq ft, ~$1M p.a. NOI) to be backfilled with straight‑line rents by end‑2026, leasing momentum with blended renewal spreads of 13.4%, negotiated renewal spreads just over 18% and a new‑lease year‑1 vs prior‑tenant spread of 82%, and continued balance‑sheet strength (debt‑to‑assets ~50%, net debt/adjusted EBITDA 8.9x, LTV 42%, $63M of fixed mortgages maturing next year at a 3.4% weighted rate, weighted average cap rate ~6.8%, and five‑year secured financing in the low‑ to mid‑4% range).Plaza Retail REIT Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 130.62M | 121.28M | 114.06M | 111.25M | 110.63M |
| Gross Profit | 86.34M | 74.36M | 70.35M | 70.58M | 71.78M |
| EBITDA | 88.07M | 57.32M | 64.63M | 81.34M | 70.51M |
| Net Income | 55.28M | 25.05M | 20.19M | 53.89M | 99.61M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.28B | 1.24B | 1.26B | 1.27B | 1.21B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 8.09M | 8.87M | 10.87M | 7.26M | 8.06M |
| Total Debt | 651.14M | 657.22M | 672.47M | 708.14M | 679.24M |
| Total Liabilities | 712.84M | 696.37M | 714.49M | 747.71M | 716.94M |
| Stockholders Equity | 565.25M | 540.82M | 546.49M | 518.90M | 493.52M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 40.08M | 39.86M | 42.29M | 80.69M | 69.39M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 40.08M | 39.86M | 42.29M | 38.47M | 48.21M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -9.39M | 5.34M | -10.00M | -44.90M | -21.95M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -39.53M | -23.29M | -40.23M | 1.15M | -26.33M |
Plaza Retail REIT Technical Analysis
Neutral
4.21
Price Trends
4.29
Negative
4.19
Positive
4.06
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.01
Positive
45.75
Neutral
35.28
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:PLZ.UN, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 4.21 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.35, below the 50-day MA of 4.29, and above the 200-day MA of 4.06, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 45.75 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 35.28 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for TSE:PLZ.UN.
Plaza Retail REIT Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | C$2.00B | 10.72 | 6.52% | 5.52% | 26.88% | 77.26% | |
74 Outperform | C$464.93M | 8.66 | 10.04% | 6.56% | 4.53% | 197.86% | |
73 Outperform | C$3.92B | 7.47 | 18.40% | 5.74% | 4.11% | 35.99% | |
73 Outperform | C$4.33B | 1.18 | 25.30% | 4.71% | -0.83% | -28.93% | |
71 Outperform | C$905.56M | 14.29 | 6.49% | 7.95% | 1.80% | 46.83% | |
71 Outperform | C$4.54B | 18.23 | 4.85% | 7.22% | 0.48% | 96.32% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% |
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Plaza Retail REIT Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Plaza Retail REIT lifts FFO and NOI in 2025 as optimization strategy gains traction
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Plaza Retail REIT reported that 2025 was a transition year marked by optimization and intensification strategies, with funds from operations rising 8.8% to $44.0 million and total NOI up 2.7% to $77.0 million. The portfolio remained resilient, wit...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Plaza Retail REIT Sets New Date for Year-End 2025 Results Call
Neutral
Feb 24, 2026
Plaza Retail REIT, a major Canadian retail property owner and developer focused on open-air centres and small-box outlets in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, manages a portfolio of 197 properties totaling roughly 8.8 million square feet as of ...
Dividends
Plaza Retail REIT Declares February 2026 Monthly Distribution
Positive
Feb 17, 2026
Plaza Retail REIT has declared a monthly cash distribution of $0.02333 per unit for February 2026, equivalent to $0.28 on an annualized basis. The payout, scheduled for mid-March to investors of record at the end of February, underscores the trust...
Financial Disclosures
Plaza Retail REIT Sets February 26 Call to Review 2025 Year-End Results
Neutral
Jan 30, 2026
Plaza Retail REIT has scheduled a conference call for February 26, 2026, for senior management to discuss the trust’s year-end 2025 financial results, with the fourth-quarter and full-year financial statements and management’s discussi...
Business Operations and StrategyDividends
Plaza Retail REIT Declares January 2026 Monthly Distribution
Positive
Jan 15, 2026
Plaza Retail REIT has declared a monthly cash distribution for January 2026 of $0.02333 per unit, equivalent to $0.28 on an annualized basis, to be paid in mid-February to unitholders of record at the end of January. The announcement underscores P...
Dividends
Plaza Retail REIT Declares December 2025 Distribution
Positive
Dec 15, 2025
Plaza Retail REIT announced its December 2025 monthly distribution of $0.02333 per unit, payable on January 15, 2026, to unitholders of record as of December 31, 2025. This announcement reflects Plaza’s ongoing commitment to providing return...
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