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JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2025 revenue was $123.870 million, diluted loss per share was $0.48, and Core FFO per share was $0.15; Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $28.555 million .
- Annualized NOI at share fell to $232.9 million excluding sold/recapped/recently acquired assets (from $251.0 million in Q2) as higher utilities and operating expenses weighed on results; Same Store NOI declined 6.7% QoQ to $54.056 million .
- Office leasing momentum continued: 182,000 square feet executed in Q3 with positive second‑generation cash and GAAP rent mark‑to‑market (+11.1% cash; +12.3% GAAP); multifamily delivered Valen and advanced lease‑up across new towers .
- Leverage increased: Net Debt/annualized Adjusted EBITDA rose to 12.6x (from 11.8x in Q2); management expects leverage to moderate as new multifamily assets stabilize; quarterly cash dividend maintained at $0.175 per share .
- Estimate comparisons were limited: S&P Global consensus for Q3 EPS and revenue was unavailable; target price consensus remained $17.50. Where available, estimates are shown below (Values retrieved from S&P Global).*
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Office leasing executed 182,000 SF in Q3, including ~149,000 SF of new leases; second‑generation leases achieved +11.1% cash and +12.3% GAAP rent mark‑to‑market, signaling pricing power in targeted submarkets .
- Valen (355 units) construction completed; lease‑up progressed across The Grace, Reva, and The Zoe, supported by National Landing demand drivers (Amazon HQ, Pentagon proximity, placemaking) .
- Commercial occupancy and leasing increased q/q to 75.7% occupied and 77.6% leased, while multifamily operating occupancy improved to 87.2% (from 85.8% in Q2) .
What Went Wrong
- Annualized NOI at share declined excluding portfolio changes ($232.9 million vs. $242.2 million Q2), largely due to higher utilities (commercial) and higher operating expenses/concessions (multifamily) despite ongoing lease‑up .
- Same Store NOI decreased 6.7% QoQ to $54.056 million, driven by lower commercial occupancy and parking revenue and lower multifamily occupancy/higher operating expense .
- Leverage rose to 12.6x Net Debt/annualized Adjusted EBITDA; FAD payout ratio was elevated: 112.9% in Q3 and 114.5% YTD, reflecting capital expenditure timing and seasonality .
Financial Results
Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Segment Breakdown (Annualized NOI at share)
KPIs
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was not available in our document set; themes reflect the management letter and investor package.
Management Commentary
- “We made meaningful progress across our portfolio, driven by strong leasing momentum, disciplined capital allocation, and the continued transformation of National Landing... converting a robust pipeline of prospective tenants into signed leases – particularly in National Landing.” – W. Matthew Kelly, CEO .
- “The current government shutdown has the potential to significantly disrupt that normalization… could begin to hinder tenants’ desire to make leasing decisions, and significantly dampen regional economic activity.” .
- “Entitled 2100 and 2200 Crystal Drive… 345‑key dual‑brand hotel and ~195 multifamily units.” .
- “So far this year, we have repurchased 26.8 million shares at an average price of $16.52 per share, totaling $443.1 million.” .
Q&A Highlights
- Earnings call transcript not available for Q3 2025 in our document set; therefore, Q&A highlights and any on‑call guidance clarifications could not be extracted or verified.
Estimates Context
- Revenue/EPS estimates for Q3 2025 were unavailable in S&P Global; no beat/miss determination can be made.*
- Target Price Consensus Mean remained $17.50 for Q3 and Q4 2025.*
- Q4 2025 Revenue Consensus Mean: $102.131 million (forward look).*
Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Leasing momentum and positive second‑generation rent MTM (+11.1% cash, +12.3% GAAP) indicate pricing power where JBGS has product/amenities advantages, supporting medium‑term NOI once leases commence .
- Multifamily lease‑up and Valen’s delivery provide a pathway to leverage moderation as assets stabilize and occupancy improves; management explicitly expects leverage to moderate as these assets contribute .
- Same Store NOI declines (Q3: −6.7%) and Annualized NOI contraction reflect cost pressures (utilities, operating expenses) and occupancy softness; cost control and occupancy gains are critical near‑term levers .
- Capital allocation remains shareholder‑friendly: ~$62.9M Q3 buybacks and additional October repurchases; ongoing arbitrage vs. NAV can underpin total return even amid operating headwinds .
- Adaptive reuse/entitlements (e.g., 2100/2200 Crystal Drive) plus targeted office acquisitions (Tysons Dulles Plaza) create optionality to redeploy capital into higher risk‑adjusted returns over the cycle .
- Macro risk—current government shutdown—could temporarily slow leasing decisions; positioning in defense/tech nodes (National Landing) and SCIF capability helps mitigate relative risk vs. broader DC office market .
- Dividend held at $0.175 per share; monitor FAD payout ratio (Q3: 112.9%) given capex/leasing commencement timing; payout should normalize with stabilization and seasonal impacts .