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MODIV INDUSTRIAL, INC. (MDV)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2025 AFFO was $4.5M ($0.36 per diluted share), up 22% YoY, and management said it beat Wall Street consensus by $0.02 ($0.36 vs $0.34) with all five covering analysts below the print .
- Company reported total revenue of $11.7M; S&P Global consensus was $11.7M*, and S&P’s standardized “actual” shows $11.94M*, highlighting a small data-definition discrepancy versus the 8‑K .
- Balance sheet remains resilient: 100% fixed-rate debt at 4.27%, no maturities until Jan 2027, $8.3M unrestricted cash, $30M revolver availability, leverage ratio ~48% .
- Portfolio quality: 43 properties, WALT 14.2 years, annualized base rent (ABR) $38.9M, ~28% of tenancy investment grade (BBB- or better) .
- Near-term stock catalysts: demonstrated AFFO resilience and asset-recycling progress (Costco Issaquah sale timing and new held-for-sale asset), plus sustained $1.17 annualized dividend (8.1% yield on 10/16 close) .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- AFFO beat and YoY growth: “AFFO…$4.5 million ($0.36 per diluted share), a 22% increase vs. year ago” with management stating it was $0.02 above consensus and above every individual estimate .
- Liability structure and hedging: 100% fixed debt at 4.27% WAI, no maturities until Jan 2027; new swaps fixed SOFR at 2.45% in 2025, reducing cash interest expense ~$0.7M in 2025 .
- Portfolio durability: WALT 14.2 years, ABR $38.9M, and ~28% investment-grade tenancy, supporting cash flow stability through cycles .
What Went Wrong
- Rental revenue dipped sequentially (Costco lease expiration on 7/31/25) and property expenses still show some leakage; management noted ~$40K/month bleed at Issaquah pending closing .
- FFO/share slightly below S&P consensus in Q3 (actual $0.33 vs consensus $0.342*) despite AFFO strength, reflecting non-GAAP addbacks mix and derivative amortization effects .
- Macro uncertainty and small-cap REIT sentiment: management emphasized sector “morass/malaise” and capital-market volatility tempering acquisition quality and timing .
Financial Results
Estimate comparison (SPGI consensus vs actual):
Values marked with * are retrieved from S&P Global.
Segment/KPI breakdown:
Property type ABR mix (Q3 2025):
Guidance Changes
No formal revenue/margin/OpEx/Tax guidance was provided in Q3 materials .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “AFFO…$4.5 million ($0.36 per diluted share), a 22% increase…$0.02 greater than the consensus estimate of $0.34…results exceeded every individual analyst estimate” .
- “We weren’t sexy this quarter, we were boring, but boring can be profitable in the right market conditions.”
- “Our 43 property portfolio has an attractive weighted average lease term of 14.2 years…approximately 28%…investment grade.”
- “We do not have any outstanding debt maturities until January 2027, 100% of our indebtedness is fixed…weighted average interest rate of 4.27%…leverage ratio is 48%.”
- Tagline: “Grit, grind, get it done!”
Q&A Highlights
- Other property income included a one-time $300K fee from terminating easement rights related to a redevelopment project; fully recognized in Q3 .
- Held-for-sale: broker engaged and “Clara/Calera” added; management targets sale by YE or early January .
- Costco Issaquah sale: buyer (KB Home) extended to Dec 15; one remaining extension to Feb 15 possible; aim to time closing with demolition permit .
- Acquisition cap rates: mainly “seven handles” first-year; weighted average cap rates around ~10%; pipeline quantity improved recently though quality remains selective .
- Property expense outlook: ~$100K reduction over time as recycling removes leakage; Issaquah carries ~$40K/month bleed offset by extension fees until closing .
- Same-store rent: not currently reported; lease escalators average ~2.5% annually; legacy assets have lower bumps .
Estimates Context
- Revenue: Q3 consensus $11.73M* vs company-reported $11.69M; SPGI standardized actual shows $11.94M*, indicating a modest definitional gap.
- EPS (GAAP): Q3 consensus $0.00* vs rounded actual $0.00; neutral result.
- FFO/share: Q3 consensus $0.342* vs actual $0.33; modest miss.
- AFFO/share: Company reported beat versus “sell-side consensus” at $0.34 (AFFO not available in SPGI table) .
Values marked with * are retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- AFFO resilience continues; the quarter beat company-cited consensus and grew 22% YoY, supporting dividend coverage and an 8.1% yield at $1.17 annualized .
- Balance sheet is well positioned (100% fixed-rate, no maturities until 2027), limiting rate-risk and preserving optionality for recycling and selective growth .
- Asset recycling is an active lever: closing Issaquah/Costco and selling “Clara/Calera” can reduce leakage and modestly lower property expenses into 2026 .
- Acquisition pipeline improving on quantity; cap rates are attractive (seven handles first-year, ~10% WA), but quality selectivity remains prudent in volatile markets .
- Watch for definitional differences between company-reported revenue and SPGI standardized actual; use 8-K figures for operational analysis and SPGI for estimate comparisons .
- Near-term trading: solid AFFO, dividend visibility, and de-risked debt profile are potential support pillars; execution on sales could catalyze sentiment.
- Medium-term thesis: disciplined capital allocation, long WALT, and tenant quality (incl. investment-grade exposure) underpin durable cash flows while management waits for a more accommodative capital-market regime .