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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST Q2 FY26 earnings call FRT

    Jul 31, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Federal Realty Investment Trust Q2 FY26 — Record Leasing Volume and Raised FFO Guidance

    Federal Realty delivered a strong second quarter, marked by record leasing volumes and robust operational performance, leading to a raise in full-year FFO guidance. The company continues to execute on strategic redevelopments and capital recycling, while investing in digital innovation and business development to drive future growth. Despite some one-time write-offs and a more conservative interest rate outlook, management expressed confidence in continued growth, supported by a strong balance sheet and a focus on high-quality, market-dominant retail assets.

    Highlights

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    • FFO per share of $1.88, reflecting 7% year-over-year growth.

    • Record leasing volume of 819,000 comparable square feet, with rent spreads 15% higher cash rent and 28% higher straight-line.

    • Occupancy held neutral at 96%, with small shop occupancy increasing 100 basis points to 92.3% occupied.

    • Raised full-year FFO guidance to $7.48 to $7.56 per share, representing 6-7% growth over 2025.

    • Completed $66 million in asset sales during the quarter at a blended 5% cap rate, contributing to a total of $540 million in sales since 2025 at a 5.4% initial cash yield.

    Concerns

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    • A one-time investment write-off of $0.015 per share and straight-line write-offs of $0.01 per share impacted Q2 FFO.

    • Higher G&A of $0.01 per share due to investments in digital innovation and business development teams.

    • Interest rate outlook adjusted to reflect more conservative current market expectations, impacting guidance by $0.01 to $0.02 per share.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    FFO per share (NAREIT and Core)
    $7.48 to $7.56
    high materiality
    High
    Comparable GAAP-based POI growth
    3.25% to 3.75%
    medium materiality
    High
    Cash comparable growth (adjusted comparable)
    4.0% to 4.5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Overall occupied rate
    mid to upper 94% range
    medium materiality
    High
    Term fees
    $10 million to $11 million
    medium materiality
    High
    G&A
    $2 million rise
    low materiality
    High
    Incremental development POI
    $14.5 million to $15.5 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Credit reserve
    60 to 85 basis points of rental income
    low materiality
    High
    FFO per share
    $1.82 to $1.86
    medium materiality
    High
    FFO per share
    $1.91 to $1.95
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    FFO per share
    $1.887% YoY growth
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects 7% growth versus last year.

    Comparable leasing volume
    819,000
    Q2 FY26

    Most comparable square footage in a single quarter in company history.

    Rent spreads (cash)
    15%over prior in-place rents
    Q2 FY26

    Average first year cash rent of $33.68, 15% higher than prior year.

    Rent spreads (straight-line)
    28%over prior in-place rents
    Q2 FY26

    28% higher on a straight-line basis compared to prior year.

    Small shop occupancy (occupied)
    92.3%+100 bps QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Increased by 100 basis points in just 3 months, levels not seen since 2007.

    Small shop occupancy (leased)
    93.9%
    Q2 FY26

    Levels not seen since 2007.

    Adjusted comparable growth (cash basis)
    4.2%
    Q2 FY26

    Stands at 4.6% year-to-date.

    GAAP comparable growth
    2.8%
    Q2 FY26

    Stands at 3.7% year-to-date.

    Cash basis revenues increase
    3.6%
    Q2 FY26

    For the quarter.

    Liquidity
    $1.2 billion
    Q2 FY26

    At quarter end, with no debt maturing until mid-2027 except for $30 million in August.

    Asset sales volume
    $66 million
    Q2 FY26

    Closed during the second quarter.

    Asset sales volume
    $225 million
    YTD FY26

    Year-to-date total for 2026.

    Asset sales volume
    $540 million
    2025 and YTD FY26

    Total combining 2025 and year-to-date 2026 asset sales.

    Net debt to EBITDA
    5.4ximproved
    Q2 FY26

    Second quarter annualized net debt to EBITDA has improved.

    Fixed charge coverage
    3.9x
    Q2 FY26

    Stands solid at 3.9x.

    Term fees
    $8.6 million
    YTD FY26

    Over two-thirds from investment-grade rated or investment-grade backed tenants.

    Equity issued (ATM program)
    $61 million
    Q2 FY26

    Further enhancing capital base.

    Dividend per share
    $1.16increased
    per quarter

    Increased for the 59th consecutive year, or $4.64 annually.

    Incremental income initiatives
    Up 20%YoY
    FY26

    On track to be up 20% for the year over the prior year comparable pool.

    Parking revenue
    Up almost $3 millionYoY
    FY26

    Expected year-over-year, driven by higher rates, events, activations and partnerships.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Credit loss ratio60 to 85bps
    Lease termination income$8.6 millionUSD
    Same store rent revenue growth4.2%%
    Rent recapture rate on renewals re leasing15%%
    Sourced opportunity volume and selectivityOver $1.4 billionUSD
    Weighted average lease term on new investments20 yearsyears
    Blended acquisition cap rate and spread vs cost6%%

    Orderbook & backlog

    3
    Lease negotiations pipelineOver 1.5 million square feetQ2 FY26

    Represents space in lease negotiations, indicating future leasing momentum.

    Fully executed leases (future revenue)$31 millionQ2 FY26

    Expected to contribute additional revenue, delivering over the next 18 months.

    Acquisition pipelineOver $1.4 billionQ2 FY26

    Represents assets the company is actively evaluating for acquisition.

    Deals & partnerships

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    Bass Pro ShopsNew anchor lease for a market-dominant shopping center20-year deal

    Signed a 20-year deal for 161,000 square feet at Grossmont Shopping Center in San Diego.

    AMCNew lease for a state-of-the-art theater

    Signed a new 53,000 square foot deal at Grossmont Shopping Center.

    Harris TeeterExpanded flagship grocery store lease

    Signed a 79,000 square foot deal at Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.

    KingsdownAcquisition of land assemblage

    Finished acquiring the entire Kingsdown assemblage, a piece of land in the middle of two existing shopping centers.

    Capital programs

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    Grossmont Shopping Center Redevelopmentunderway$56 million

    Benefit: 10% incremental cash on cash yield

    Comprehensive redevelopment to remerchandise the 860,000 square foot center, including new anchor tenants Bass Pro Shops and AMC.

    Residential Development Pipelineunderway$400 million

    Benefit: Nearly 800 units and $27 million of new operating income

    Allocated for residential development on excess land at existing shopping centers, including Blair, 301 Washington Street in Hoboken, Lot 12 at Santana Row, and Willow Grove Shopping Center.

    301 Washington Street (Hoboken) Residential Developmenton time and on budget

    Lease-up begins later this year, with early renting inquiries exceeding expectations.

    Lot 12 at Santana Row Residential Developmentunder construction, on time and on budget

    Expected for a late 2027 delivery.

    Willow Grove Shopping Center Residential Developmentsite prepared and cleared

    Benefit: 261 units

    Site has been prepared and cleared for an incremental 261 units.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Higher G&A due to investmentsFY26

    $2 million rise

    Mitigation: Investments in digital innovation and business development teams are expected to yield strong returns, with business development showing immediate impact and digital innovation providing longer-term profitability.

    More conservative interest rate outlookFY26

    $0.01 to $0.02 impact on FFO

    Mitigation: Adjusted guidance to reflect current market expectations; company has strong liquidity ($1.2 billion) and no significant debt maturities until mid-2027.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Overall occupied rate

    by year-end
    Current96%
    Targetmid to upper 94% range

    Why it matters

    Occupancy growth is a key driver of NOI and FFO, especially as signed leases convert to rent-paying tenants.

    we continue to forecast a spike in our overall occupied rate to the mid to upper 94% range by the end of the year, powered by leases that have already been signed.

    Q&A highlights

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    Is NOI growth still expected to accelerate in the back half of the year, and what are the drivers?

    Management confirmed that NOI growth will accelerate in Q4, with Q2 and Q3 still experiencing some occupancy churn. The benefit will be seen more in the next year as tenants open and pay rent, particularly with anchor store openings in Q4 driving occupancy to 98%+.

    “Yes, I think consistent with what we shared kind of on the May call, the second and third quarter, we'll continue to have some occupancy churn in the third quarter. So that will keep a lid on until an acceleration in the fourth quarter, which we really won't see the benefit of probably until next year as those tenants get open and operating and rent paying.”

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    Detailed Narrative

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    Record Leasing Performance and Strong Occupancy

    Federal Realty achieved a record leasing volume in Q2 FY26, signing 819,000 comparable square feet across 124 deals. This resulted in average first-year cash rents 15% higher than prior in-place rents and 28% higher on a straight-line basis. The trailing 12-month comparable rollover reached 17%, the highest in over a decade. Despite expected anchor transitions, overall occupancy remained at 96%, with small shop occupancy increasing 100 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 92.3% leased and 93.9% occupied, levels not seen since 2007.

    02

    Strategic Redevelopment and Densification Initiatives

    The company is actively pursuing strategic redevelopments, including a $56 million comprehensive redevelopment at Grossmont Shopping Center, expected to yield an incremental 10% cash-on-cash return. This project includes new anchor deals with Bass Pro Shops (161,000 sq ft) and AMC (53,000 sq ft). Additionally, a 79,000 sq ft deal with Harris Teeter was signed at Barracks Road. Federal Realty's residential densification program, utilizing excess land at existing shopping centers, has $400 million allocated across projects like Blair, Hoboken, Santana Row, and Willow Grove, projected to add nearly 800 units and $27 million in new operating income upon stabilization.

    03

    Disciplined Capital Recycling and Balance Sheet Strength

    Federal Realty continues its active capital recycling program, closing $66 million in retail asset sales during Q2 FY26 at a blended 5% cap rate, bringing year-to-date sales to $225 million. Total asset sales from 2025 and YTD 2026 amount to $540 million at a blended initial cash yield of 5.4%. These dispositions, combined with $61 million of equity issued via the ATM program, have strengthened the balance sheet, improving annualized net debt to EBITDA to 5.4x and maintaining fixed charge coverage at 3.9x. The company has $1.2 billion in liquidity and no significant debt maturities until mid-2027.

    04

    Acquisition Strategy and Market Dynamics

    The company maintains a strong appetite for acquisitions, with a robust pipeline exceeding $1.4 billion. While cap rates for the 'best of the best' properties have compressed, Federal Realty focuses on assets that offer significant growth opportunities through remerchandising and redevelopment, targeting unlevered IRRs of 8% or better. The strategy involves expanding into 3-5 new markets while also filling in existing ones, prioritizing market-dominant centers with unmet demand and the ability to drive rents.

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    Investments in Digital Innovation and Business Development

    Federal Realty is increasing its G&A by $2 million to fund investments in digital innovation and business development teams. These initiatives are expected to drive strong returns, with business development showing immediate impact and digital innovation providing longer-term profitability enhancements through improved operating margins and efficiency. Incremental income initiatives are already up 20% year-over-year, with parking revenue alone expected to increase by nearly $3 million.

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