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    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    TANGER Q4 FY25 earnings call SKT

    Feb 25, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Tanger Inc. Q4 FY25 — Strong FFO Growth and Record Leasing Production

    Tanger Inc. concluded FY25 with robust Q4 performance, driven by record leasing activity and strong core FFO growth, positioning the company for continued organic expansion. Strategic capital markets transactions have bolstered liquidity and extended debt duration, providing flexibility for portfolio reinvestment and selective external growth. Management remains focused on enhancing tenant mix and customer experience to drive long-term value.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q4 Core FFO grew 17% YoY to $0.63 per share, exceeding guidance.

    • Achieved record annual leasing volume of over 3 million square feet.

    • Year-end occupancy increased 70 basis points sequentially to 98.1%.

    • Tenant sales productivity remained high at $473 per square foot, up 7% YoY.

    • Strengthened balance sheet with over $1 billion immediate liquidity, including $270 million cash, and extended debt duration.

    Concerns

    3

    • Leasing spreads were lower in FY25 than FY24, partly due to tougher comps on lease expirations.

    • CapEx is expected to continue in the mid-teens range as a percentage of NOI, reflecting portfolio growth and re-tenanting efforts.

    • Recent uptick in retailer bankruptcies and store closures (e.g., Eddie Bauer) creates headlines, though impact is manageable due to small tenant portfolio and re-leasing strategy.

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Core FFO per share
    $2.41 to $2.49
    high materiality
    High
    Same-center NOI growth
    2.25% to 4.25%
    high materiality
    High
    Recurring CapEx
    $65 million to $75 million
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Core FFO per share
    $0.63up 16.7% YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Exceeded prior year period's $0.54 per share.

    Core FFO per share
    $0.54
    Q4 FY24

    Prior year period for comparison.

    Core FFO per share
    $2.33up 9.4% YoY
    FY25

    Ended 2025, up from $2.13 in 2024. Came in just above the high end of recent guidance.

    Core FFO per share
    $2.13
    FY24

    Prior year for comparison.

    Same-center NOI growth
    4.3%
    FY25

    Reflects success of leasing, operating, and marketing strategies. Came in at the high end of guidance.

    Leasing volume
    3 millionrecord annual production
    FY25

    Highest annual production on record.

    Occupancy rate
    98.1%up 70 bps sequential
    year-end FY25
    Tenant sales productivity
    $473up 7% YoY
    FY25

    Remained high.

    Occupancy Cost Ratio (OCR)
    9.7%
    FY25

    Provides additional runway for growth.

    2026 lease roll addressed
    over 40%
    as of end of January 2026

    Proactively addressed, providing opportunity for re-tenanting.

    Immediate liquidity
    over $1 billion
    early January 2026

    Pro forma for upsized term loans and exchangeable notes.

    Cash balance
    $270 million
    early January 2026

    Part of immediate liquidity.

    Prorated debt
    $1.8 billion
    end of FY25
    Unsecured debt maturity
    $350 million
    September 2026

    Coming due in September 2026.

    Drawn credit line
    $44 million
    end of FY25

    Drawn on $620 million lines of credit.

    Debt duration extension
    2 years
    pro forma

    Assuming payoff of September bonds and Kansas City mortgage in '27.

    Weighted average interest rate reduction
    10 bps
    pro forma

    Lowered by approximately 10 basis points.

    Term loan capacity increase
    $225 million
    early January 2026

    Increased total term loan capacity by $225 million, with $150 million on delayed draw features.

    Term loan borrowings increase
    $75 millionfrom year-end
    early January 2026

    Borrowed $400 million of the $550 million term loans, increasing borrowings by $75 million from year-end.

    Fixed rate debt
    100%
    pro forma

    Inclusive of swaps.

    Weighted average interest rate
    4%
    pro forma

    Pro forma weighted average interest rate stands at about 4%.

    Weighted average term to maturity
    4 years
    pro forma

    Rises to 5 years assuming payoff of September bonds in Kansas City Mortgage.

    Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA
    4.7x
    year-end FY25

    Benefiting from strong EBITDA growth and retention of free cash flow after dividends.

    Dividend payout ratio
    61%
    FY25

    Growing dividend only representing 61% of funds available for distribution.

    CapEx as percentage of NOI
    mid-teens
    FY26

    Expected to continue in this range, much lower than other channels (20-30%).

    Short-term leasing representatives
    41
    current

    Added to increase velocity and maintain occupancies.

    Eddie Bauer stores in portfolio
    14
    current

    None of the announced bankruptcies are in the top 25 tenants.

    Industry KPIs

    1
    MetricValueDetails
    Rent recapture rate on renewals re leasingpositive

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    Multiple lendersClosed $550 million of unsecured term loans$550 milliondue 2030 and 2033

    Closed in early January 2026. Borrowed $400 million at closing, increasing term loan borrowings by $75 million from year-end. Swaps in place to fix debt attractively.

    InvestorsIssued $250 million of 5-year exchangeable senior notes$250 million5 years

    Issued in early January 2026. Notes to be settled in cash, premium above par paid in shares or cash at company option.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Uptick in retailer bankruptcies and store closures (e.g., Eddie Bauer)Q1 2026

    14 Eddie Bauer stores in portfolio; none of announced bankruptcies in top 25 tenants.

    Mitigation: Watch list remains manageable. Bankruptcies create long-term remerchandising opportunities. Temp leasing strategy mitigates immediate exposure and allows for backfill. Small average tenant size (5,000 sq ft) and diversified portfolio.

    Seasonal Occupancy FluctuationQ1 2026

    Historically averaged about 150 basis points coming off Q4.

    Mitigation: Proactively addressed 2026 lease roll (over 40% addressed by end of January). Strong demand and record leasing volumes.

    Promotional EnvironmentOngoing

    Last year ended very promotionally, with excess inventory in the outlet channel due to strategic retailer moves around tariffs.

    Mitigation: Retailers' open-to-buys not decelerating. Company works in concert with retailers on sales expectations and overage rent.

    What to watch in Q1 FY26

    5

    Same-center NOI growth trajectory

    Next quarter (Q1 FY26) and full FY26
    Current4.3% for FY25
    TargetWithin 2.25% to 4.25% range for FY26

    Why it matters

    This is a key indicator of organic growth and the effectiveness of leasing and operating strategies, directly impacting FFO.

    We expect strong same-center NOI growth in the range of 2.25% to 4.25%, with only Pinecrest and Kansas City remaining in the non-same-center pool.

    Q&A highlights

    6

    How would potential Saks lease rejections impact 2026 CapEx, and is this fully contemplated in the guidance?

    Management stated that Saks has not rejected any leases and they don't anticipate it. If leases are rejected, any CapEx spend would be underwritten at that time and is not embedded in the current $65M-$75M CapEx guide for 2026.

    “I would say at this juncture, any spend depending on if and when we get those stores back, we would underwrite. There wouldn't be much CapEx this year. So that's not embedded in the $65 million to $75 million CapEx that we've given.”

    asked by Andrew Reale · answered by Michael Bilerman

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strategic Capital Markets Activity

    Tanger completed significant capital markets transactions in early January 2026, raising and refinancing $800 million of debt. This included $550 million of unsecured term loans due 2030 and 2033, and $250 million of 5-year exchangeable senior notes with a 2.375% coupon. These actions enhanced liquidity to over $1 billion, extended debt duration by 2 years, and lowered the weighted average interest rate by approximately 10 basis points, strengthening the balance sheet for future growth.

    02

    Portfolio Enhancement and Re-tenanting

    The company is actively upgrading its real estate through peripheral land activation, center renovations, and the strategic addition of food, beverage, and entertainment uses. This strategy aims to elevate the customer experience, attract more desirable brands, and increase dwell time, ultimately driving retailer sales performance and NOI growth. Management views potential lease rejections, such as from Saks, as opportunities for profitable remerchandising.

    03

    Record Leasing and Occupancy Trends

    Tanger achieved its highest annual leasing production on record, exceeding 3 million square feet, and ended the year with 98.1% occupancy, a 70 basis point sequential increase. The company reported positive rent spreads and extended lease terms for both renewals and new deals, demonstrating sustained retailer demand for its open-air outlet and lifestyle centers. Proactive management of the 2026 lease roll has addressed over 40% of expiring space.

    04

    Technology and Customer Engagement

    Tanger is leveraging AI across its enterprise to enhance operational efficiency and customer service, with its multilingual AI chatbot handling over half of customer service interactions. Digital marketing initiatives, including TikTok and Instagram campaigns, are successfully engaging a younger demographic. The TangerClub loyalty platform is also growing, incentivizing repeat visits and offering additional discounts to members.

    05

    Market Tailwinds and Growth Opportunities

    The company benefits from favorable market conditions, including limited new retail development and population growth in its markets. Strategic locations, such as those adjacent to major developments like the Sphere in Washington D.C. or the Kansas City Chiefs Stadium relocation, present long-term opportunities for additional capital investment and NOI growth. These factors reinforce Tanger's centers as dynamic community hubs.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.