earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
EastGroup Q1 2026 FFO ex-items $2.30/share, up 8.5% YoY; same-property NOI +9.2% cash
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC
2026-Q1 EPS reported
$1.77
revenue$190,256,000
- Net income of $1.77/diluted share vs $1.14 in Q1 2025; includes $0.46 gain on real estate sales ($25M).
- FFO (ex-items) $2.30/diluted share vs $2.12, up 8.5%; same-property NOI increased 7.5% straight-line and 9.2% cash basis.
- Operating portfolio 96.5% leased, 95.9% occupied; rental rates on new/renewal leases up 36.8% on straight-line.
- Raised ~$120M via continuous equity program at $194.25/share; acquired Jacksonville property for $38M, sold Fresno property for $37M.
- Started construction of four development projects totaling 586k sq ft ($84M total cost); transferred 562k sq ft to operating portfolio.