Ravi Vedi's questions to Kimco Realty Corp (KIM) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
Ravi Vedi, on for Haendel St. Juste, asked about competitive dynamics in the acquisition market and the drivers behind the updated guidance for acquisition volume and cap rates.
Answer
President & CIO Ross Cooper clarified that the updated cap rate guidance reflects a blend of higher-yielding structured deals and the Waterford acquisition. He confirmed intense competition for grocery-anchored centers, citing recent deals at aggressive sub-6% cap rates. He believes cap rates will remain stable or compress, depending on the interest rate environment.