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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q1 FY26)

    NNN REIT Q1 FY26 earnings call NNN

    Apr 30, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    NNN REIT Q1 FY26 — Strong Acquisition Activity and Raised AFFO Guidance

    NNN REIT delivered a strong first quarter, driven by disciplined acquisition activity and robust portfolio performance, leading to an increase in full-year AFFO guidance. The company continues to prioritize self-funded growth and proactive asset management, leveraging its strong balance sheet and high occupancy rates to navigate market conditions and capitalize on accretive opportunities.

    Highlights

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    • Closed 15 transactions comprising 41 properties for a total investment of $145 million with an initial cash yield of 7.5%.

    • Maintained significant balance sheet flexibility, ending the quarter with $1.2 billion of total liquidity and a weighted average debt maturity of nearly 11 years.

    • Occupancy increased sequentially by 30 basis points to 98.6%, now above the long-term average.

    • Renewed 36 of 43 lease expirations (85% renewal rate) at rental rates 2% above prior levels, and leased 7 properties to new tenants at 10% above previous levels.

    • Raised 2026 AFFO per share guidance to a range of $3.53 to $3.59, representing 3.5% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.

    Concerns

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    • Lease termination fees were $739,000 this quarter, down from $8.2 million a year ago, representing a $0.04 headwind to AFFO per share growth.

    • Cap rates are expected to see some modest compression of 15-25 basis points early in the second quarter.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    2026 AFFO per share
    $3.53 to $3.59
    high materiality
    High
    2026 Core FFO per share
    $3.48 to $3.54
    high materiality
    High
    2026 acquisition volume
    $550 million to $650 million
    medium materiality
    Medium
    2026 disposition volume
    $130 million
    medium materiality
    High
    2026 net real estate expenses
    $14 million to $15 million
    low materiality
    Medium
    2026 bad debt assumption
    60 basis points
    medium materiality
    High
    Normalized annual lease termination fees
    $3 million to $4 million
    low materiality
    Medium

    Operational metrics

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    Total liquidity
    $1.2 billion
    Q1 FY26

    Ended the quarter with significant balance sheet flexibility.

    Weighted average debt maturity
    nearly 11 years
    Q1 FY26

    Industry-leading debt maturity.

    Weighted average lease term on acquisitions
    19 years
    Q1 FY26

    For acquisitions closed in Q1 FY26.

    Lease renewal rate
    85%consistent with historical
    Q1 FY26

    Renewed 36 of 43 lease expirations.

    Rental rates on renewals
    2% above prior levels
    Q1 FY26

    For renewed leases.

    Rental rates on new leases
    10% above previous levels
    Q1 FY26

    For 7 properties leased to new tenants.

    Vacant assets remaining
    53
    Q1 FY26

    Active solutions underway for these assets.

    Occupied dispositions economic gain
    over 6%
    Q1 FY26

    On sales of occupied properties, given low cost basis.

    Credit facility drawn amount
    $80 million
    Q1 FY26

    Ended the quarter with this amount drawn.

    Delayed draw term loan fixed rate
    4.1%
    Q1 FY26

    All-in fixed rate for the $300 million drawn.

    Forward equity unsettled proceeds
    $74 million
    Q1 FY26

    Expected future net proceeds from ATM sales as of March 31.

    Next debt maturity
    $350 million
    FY26

    Company has multiple options to address this maturity.

    Debt tied to floating rates
    1.6%
    Q1 FY26

    Low exposure to floating rates.

    Debt duration
    10.5 years
    Q1 FY26

    Highest in the net lease space.

    Lease duration
    10.1 years
    Q1 FY26

    Well matched with debt duration.

    Quarterly dividend
    $0.60
    Q1 FY26

    Announced on April 15.

    Dividend year-over-year growth
    3.4%
    Q1 FY26

    Growth rate for the quarterly dividend.

    Annualized dividend yield
    5.7%
    Q1 FY26

    Attractive yield.

    AFFO payout ratio
    69%
    Q1 FY26

    Conservative payout ratio.

    Annualized base rent
    $935 million
    Q1 FY26

    Driven by strong acquisition activity.

    Annualized base rent growth
    7%year-over-year
    Q1 FY26

    Driven by strong acquisition activity.

    NOI margin
    95.9%
    Q1 FY26

    Reflecting the efficiency of the triple net lease structure.

    G&A as percentage of total revenue
    5.9%
    Q1 FY26

    In line with expectations.

    Cash G&A margin
    4.2%
    Q1 FY26

    Stated for the quarter.

    Bad debt as percentage of ABR
    15 basis points
    Q1 FY26

    Better than the 75 basis point assumption.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Credit loss ratio15 basis pointsbps
    Lease termination income$739,000USD
    Investment volume and initial cash yield$145 millionUSD
    Rent recapture rate on renewals re leasing85%%
    Sourced opportunity volume and selectivityrobust pipeline
    Weighted average lease term on new investments19 yearsyears
    Blended acquisition cap rate and spread vs cost7.5%%

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Disposition volume remaining$130 millionQ1 FY26

    Expected for FY26

    Deals & partnerships

    3
    MultipleAcquisition of 41 freestanding single-tenant properties$145 million

    Closed 15 transactions comprising 41 properties. Sale-leaseback nature provides accretive risk-adjusted returns and predictable cash flows.

    MultipleDisposition of 25 properties, including 16 vacant assets$36 million

    Sold 25 properties, including 16 vacant assets, to optimize portfolio quality. Included an AMC property and an entertainment property.

    AMCDisposition of an AMC property

    Included in this quarter's dispositions. The buyer was looking to redevelop the asset.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Lower lease termination fees compared to prior yearQ1 FY26

    $739,000 in Q1 FY26 vs. $8.2 million in Q1 FY25, representing a $0.04 headwind to AFFO per share.

    Mitigation: Management expects a 'normalized year' for lease termination fees, typically between $3 million to $4 million, implying Q1 was an anomaly.

    Cap rate compressionQ2 FY26

    Modest compression of 15-25 basis points expected early in Q2.

    Mitigation: The company's platform is designed to operate effectively across various macro environments, and it benefits from a stable interest rate backdrop.

    Potential future credit issues for certain tenantsMedium to long term

    Not quantified, but management actively monitors a watchlist for medium to longer-term concerns.

    Mitigation: Proactive portfolio management, including derisking dispositions (e.g., AMC sale), to address potential issues without unwarranted dilution.

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

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    Acquisition volume

    Next quarter
    Current$145 million in Q1 FY26, trending towards high end of $550M-$650M FY26 guidance.
    TargetContinued strong acquisition volume, potentially exceeding the high end of guidance.

    Why it matters

    Indicates the company's ability to deploy capital accretively and drive future growth.

    But the old adage, you don't want to count them until they're done. We're actively in negotiations trading paper, but until they're well-advanced closing stage, we don't want to get above our skis here.

    Q&A highlights

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    Given additional equity and term loan capacity, why is the acquisition guidance not higher?

    The company has a robust pipeline and additional capacity from recent funding ($125 million at 60-40 mix), but prefers not to raise guidance until deals are well-advanced in closing stages.

    “But the old adage, you don't want to count them until they're done. We're actively in negotiations trading paper, but until they're well-advanced closing stage, we don't want to get above our skis here.”

    asked by William John Kilichowski · answered by Stephen Horn

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Portfolio Performance and Occupancy

    NNN REIT's portfolio of approximately 3,700 freestanding single-tenant properties continues to perform well, with occupancy increasing by 30 basis points sequentially to 98.6%, now above its long-term average. This improvement is attributed to the strong execution of leasing and disposition teams, actively repositioning vacant assets and securing high-quality, sometimes investment-grade, tenants. With only 53 vacant assets remaining and active solutions underway, the company expects occupancy to continue trending upward in the near term.

    02

    Acquisition and Disposition Strategy

    The company invested $145 million in 41 properties during Q1 FY26, achieving an initial cash yield of 7.5% and a weighted average lease term of 19 years. These sale-leaseback transactions are designed to provide accretive, risk-adjusted returns and long-duration, predictable cash flows. Concurrently, NNN sold 25 properties, including 16 vacant assets, generating $36 million in proceeds. Income-producing dispositions were primarily noncore and executed at cap rates approximately 30 basis points below acquisition cap rates, reflecting a proactive approach to optimize portfolio quality.

    03

    Balance Sheet Strength and Liquidity

    NNN maintains one of the strongest balance sheets in the sector, boasting $1.2 billion of available liquidity and an industry-leading weighted average debt maturity of nearly 11 years. Only 1.6% of the company's debt is tied to floating rates, and pro forma net debt-to-EBITDA remained stable at 5.6x. This robust financial position provides flexibility to fund future growth and protect against downside risks, supporting the company's self-funded model.

    04

    Capital Markets and Funding

    During the quarter, NNN drew down the full $300 million available on its delayed draw term loan, which was swapped to a fixed all-in rate of 4.1%. The company also sold approximately 1.7 million common shares on a forward basis through its ATM program, expecting $74 million in future net proceeds. With a $350 million unsecured note maturing in December 2026, NNN has multiple options, including an accordion feature on its term loan and favorable IG credit spreads, to address this maturity and finance investment plans on a leverage-neutral basis.

    05

    Tenant Health and Credit Management

    The tenant base remains healthy with no material near-term credit concerns, and bad debt represented only 15 basis points of quarterly ABR, significantly outperforming the 75 basis point assumption. Management actively monitors a watchlist for medium to longer-term risks, as demonstrated by the disposition of an AMC property. The company also successfully resolved issues with Badcock, achieving near 100% recovery, and is actively working to reposition Frisch's assets among its vacant properties.

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