Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation, acquisition, development, and redevelopment of high-quality, open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets. The company focuses on grocery-anchored shopping centers and necessity-based retail properties, ensuring stable demand and resilience during economic fluctuations. KRG operates primarily in high-growth Sun Belt and strategic gateway markets in the United States, leasing its properties to a diversified tenant base.
- Minimum Rent - Charges tenants a base rent for occupying retail spaces in its properties, forming the core of its revenue generation.
- Tenant Reimbursements - Collects payments from tenants for recoverable expenses, including property operating costs and real estate taxes.
- Other Property-Related Revenue - Generates miscellaneous income from property operations, such as parking fees or advertising revenue.
- Overage Rent - Earns additional rent based on tenant sales exceeding a predetermined threshold.
- Fee Income - Provides services to tenants or other entities, earning fees for these activities.
- Bad Debt Reserve - Accounts for uncollectible accounts, which reduce overall revenue.
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- Based on Legacy West’s embedded rent bumps of 2.6% versus the portfolio’s average of around 1.8% and the projected 30% rollover deals, can you detail the principal risks to achieving the expected NOI growth and how you plan to mitigate these risks?
- With the general bad debt reserve being increased by 15 basis points while the anchor bankruptcy reserve declined by the same amount, how do you expect these adjustments to impact future cash flow stability and the overall risk profile of your portfolio?
- Given that the acquisition of Legacy West is being financed partially through a revolving credit facility, what are the specific trade-offs in terms of increased leverage, and how does this decision compare with the potential alternative of repurchasing shares at current market levels?
- Considering the office segment’s high lease occupancy (approximately 98.7%) but an average remaining lease duration of around 6 years, what strategies do you have in place to drive rent growth and manage tenant turnover in a competitive submarket like Plano?
- As you explore expanding your joint venture relationship with GIC beyond Legacy West, what specific criteria will you apply to evaluate future acquisitions, and how do you anticipate such partnerships impacting your capital allocation and long-term leverage targets?
Research analysts who have asked questions during KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST earnings calls.
Alexander Goldfarb
Piper Sandler
6 questions for KRG
Todd Thomas
KeyBanc Capital Markets
6 questions for KRG
Andrew Reale
Bank of America
5 questions for KRG
Daniel Purpura
Green Street
4 questions for KRG
Hongliang Zhang
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
4 questions for KRG
Alexander Fagan
Baird
3 questions for KRG
Cooper Clark
Wells Fargo
3 questions for KRG
Craig Mailman
Citigroup
3 questions for KRG
Floris Gerbrand van Dijkum
Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC
3 questions for KRG
Floris van Dijkum
Compass Point Research & Trading
3 questions for KRG
Kenneth Billingsley
Compass Point Research & Trading LLC
3 questions for KRG
Michael Goldsmith
UBS
3 questions for KRG
Nick Joseph
Citigroup Inc.
3 questions for KRG
Zachary White
BTIG
3 questions for KRG
Dori Kesten
Wells Fargo & Company
2 questions for KRG
Linda Yu Tsai
Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
2 questions for KRG
Michael Mueller
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 questions for KRG
Alec Feygin
Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated
1 question for KRG
Alex Fiagon
Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated
1 question for KRG
Daniel Propera
Green Street Advisors, LLC
1 question for KRG
Jeffrey Spector
BofA Securities
1 question for KRG
Linda Tsai
Jefferies
1 question for KRG
Paulina Rojas Schmidt
Green Street Advisors
1 question for KRG
R.J. Milligan
Raymond James
1 question for KRG
Wesley Golladay
Robert W. Baird & Co.
1 question for KRG
| Customer | Relationship | Segment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
The TJX Companies, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $16.615 million, 2.8% of ABR |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $11.447 million, 1.9% of ABR |
Ross Stores, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $11.333 million, 1.9% of ABR |
PetSmart, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $10.991 million, 1.9% of ABR |
Michaels Stores, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $8.346 million, 1.4% of ABR |
Gap Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $8.137 million, 1.4% of ABR |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $7.956 million, 1.3% of ABR |
Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $6.935 million, 1.2% of ABR |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $6.303 million, 1.1% of ABR |
Total Wine & More | Tenant under lease | Retail | $6.152 million, 1.0% of ABR |
The Kroger Co. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $6.041 million, 1.0% of ABR |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $5.838 million, 1.0% of ABR |
Fitness International, LLC | Tenant under lease | Retail | $5.696 million, 1.0% of ABR |
Five Below, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $5.684 million, 1.0% of ABR |
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $5.515 million, 0.9% of ABR |
Petco Health and Wellness Company | Tenant under lease | Retail | $5.135 million, 0.9% of ABR |
Nordstrom, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $5.015 million, 0.8% of ABR |
Kohl’s Corporation | Tenant under lease | Retail | $4.980 million, 0.8% of ABR |
The Container Store Group, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $4.707 million, 0.8% of ABR |
Designer Brands Inc. (DSW) | Tenant under lease | Retail | $4.630 million, 0.8% of ABR |
KnitWell Group | Tenant under lease | Retail | $4.571 million, 0.8% of ABR |
Trader Joe’s | Tenant under lease | Retail | $4.521 million, 0.8% of ABR |
Burlington Stores, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $4.412 million, 0.8% of ABR |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $4.384 million, 0.7% of ABR |
Office Depot, Inc. | Tenant under lease | Retail | $4.369 million, 0.7% of ABR |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for KRG.
- Kite Realty Group Trust reported Q2 2025 NAREIT FFO per share of $0.51 and core FFO per share of $0.50.
- The company raised its 2025 guidance, increasing the midpoints of NAREIT and core FFO per share by $0.01 each and the same property NOI assumption by 25 basis points.
- Operational highlights included 17% blended cash leasing spreads, the highest in five years, and 3.3% same property NOI growth in Q2 2025.
- Strategic capital recycling efforts continued with the formation of two joint ventures with GIC, comprising over $1 billion in gross asset value, and the sale of three non-core assets year-to-date.
- KRG also issued a seven-year $300 million bond at a 5.2% coupon, resulting in a net debt to EBITDA of 5.1 times.
- Kite Realty Group, L.P. (KRG) completed an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2032 on June 27, 2025.
- The notes bear interest at 5.200% per annum, payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15, beginning February 15, 2026, and will mature on August 15, 2032.
- The Operating Partnership intends to use the net proceeds to repay its $150 million unsecured term loan due July 17, 2026, and $80 million Senior Notes due September 10, 2025, along with a portion of its unsecured revolving credit facility.
- The Indenture for the notes includes financial covenants such as a maximum leverage ratio of 60%, a maximum secured indebtedness ratio of 40%, and a Consolidated EBITDA to annual debt service charge ratio of at least 1.50 to 1.00.