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Peakstone Realty Trust (PKST)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q1 2025 revenue was $57.0M, down 3.8% year over year due to strategic office dispositions; Core FFO per share came in at $0.62, and AFFO per share was $0.62 .
  • Results vs consensus: revenue beat by ~$2.5M (actual $56.97M vs $54.52M consensus)* and Core FFO/FFO per share beat by ~$$0.03 (actual $0.62 vs $0.594 consensus); GAAP EPS was a significant miss driven by a ~$52M non‑cash real estate impairment (actual $(1.35) vs $(0.085) consensus) .
  • Strategic shift to industrial/IOS accelerated: Industrial ABR rose by $2.4M QoQ; IOS ABR grew 10% QoQ, supported by full-site leasing of a 37-acre Everett, WA IOS redevelopment; average annual IOS rent escalations increased to 2.8% .
  • Balance sheet improved post quarter-end with ~$144M office sales YTD and pro forma net debt/Adjusted EBITDAre at ~6.8x; Q2 dividend maintained at $0.225 per share .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Fully leased largest IOS redevelopment (37 acres, Everett, WA) on a 9.8-year term, driving ~10% QoQ growth in IOS ABR and improving industrial mix: “We fully leased our largest IOS redevelopment site, driving a 10% quarter-over-quarter increase in IOS annualized base rent (ABR)” .
  • Strong execution on dispositions and deleveraging trajectory: “Year-to-date, we have completed over $144 million of office property dispositions…we remain committed to maintaining—or potentially accelerating—this pace of office sales through year-end” .
  • Same Store Cash NOI grew 4.0% YoY overall (Industrial +5.8%, Office +3.1%), evidencing operating strength amid portfolio repositioning .

What Went Wrong

  • GAAP net loss of $(49.4)M and EPS of $(1.35) driven by ~$51.96M non-cash real estate impairment tied to planned/suspected office asset sales; this created a sharp GAAP miss vs EPS consensus* .
  • Revenue fell YoY to ~$57.0M from $59.2M as office dispositions reduced rent base; Office revenue was $32.94M in Q1 2025 vs $32.999M in Q1 2024; Other segment revenue contribution was eliminated vs prior year .
  • AFFO per share declined to $0.62 from $0.70 YoY as dispositions and non-cash adjustments (including straight-line rent and amortization items) reduced run-rate FFO/AFFO versus the prior year .

Financial Results

MetricQ1 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$59.227 $57.934 $56.971
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders ($USD Millions)$5.025 $12.712 $(49.382)
EPS (Basic & Diluted, $)$0.14 $0.35 $(1.35)
FFO per share/unit ($)$0.54 $0.74 $0.62
Core FFO per share/unit ($)$0.65 $0.63 $0.62
AFFO per share/unit ($)$0.70 $0.65 $0.62
Adjusted EBITDAre ($USD Thousands)$40,905 $42,607 $41,231
Cash NOI ($USD Thousands)$47,330 $47,698 $45,604
Same Store Cash NOI ($USD Thousands)$37,514 $39,001

Segment revenue (oldest → newest):

Segment Revenue ($USD Thousands)Q3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
IOS$0 $5,464 $8,975
Traditional Industrial$14,918 $14,981 $15,058
Total Industrial$14,918 $20,445 $24,033
Office$33,234 $33,318 $32,938
Other$6,808 $4,171 $0
Total Revenue$54,960 $57,934 $56,971

Key operating KPIs:

KPIQ1 2025
Properties (Operating/Total)96 operating, 101 total
Occupancy (RSF / usable acres, weighted avg)99.6% RSF / 99.6% usable acres
WALT (years, weighted by ABR)6.2 years
Total ABR ($USD Thousands)$183,067
Industrial ABR (% of total)40.8% (43% pro forma after April dispos)
IOS average annual escalationsIncreased from 2.3% to 2.8%
Same Store Cash NOI growth YoY+4.0% (Industrial +5.8%; Office +3.1%)
Cash & Equivalents ($USD Millions)$204.0
Net Debt ($USD Millions)$1,156.3
Total Liquidity ($USD Millions)$286.0
Weighted Avg Debt Maturity / Effective Rate3.3 years / 4.41% (incl. swaps)
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDAre7.0x

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Dividend per common shareQ2 2025$0.225 (Q1 paid Apr 17, 2025) $0.225 payable Jul 17, 2025; record date Jun 30 Maintained
Leverage target (Net Debt/EBITDAre)Multi‑quarter~6x longer‑term target reiterated in 2024 Reaffirmed ~6x target; pro forma ~6.8x after post‑Q1 sales Maintained
Office dispositions pace2025“Aim to close remaining ‘Other’ and continue Office dispos” (2024) “Maintain—or potentially accelerate—pace of office sales through year-end” Potential acceleration
Reporting metricsFrom Jan 1, 2025Prior “Normalized EBITDAre” Introduced “Adjusted EBITDAre” and “Core FFO” for enhanced comparability Framework updated
IOS rent escalationsOngoing2.3% average escalations 2.8% average escalations (IOS) Raised portfolio escalators (metric update)

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q2 2024)Previous Mentions (Q3 2024)Current Period (Q1 2025)Trend
Strategic shift to Industrial/IOSBuilding liquidity; credit facility amended to enable industrial growth Foundation set for industrial expansion; nearly eliminated “Other” segment Industrial ABR up $2.4M QoQ; IOS ABR +10%; full-site lease at Everett Accelerating
Office dispositionsContinued sales in “Other” and Office; buyers widening Sold 4 assets for ~$40M; “Other” ~10% of ABR; more held for sale ~$144M YTD office sales; maintain or accelerate pace Strong execution, potential acceleration
Leverage/Balance SheetTarget ~6x; swaps extended (forward starting) Net debt/normalized EBITDAre 6.2x; 100% fixed via swaps Pro forma ~6.8x; target ≤6x reiterated Improving toward target
Cap rates/pricingBorrowing base updates; industrial assets valued more favorably Normalized cap rates vs 2021; set for growth Office assets with >5 years term trading ~7.5%–12.5% cap rates; shorter term sold $50–$175/RSF Market clarity improving
Debt swaps/interestAdded $550M forward swaps at 3.58% from Jul 1, 2025–Jul 1, 2029 100% fixed via existing swaps; weighted avg rate 3.95% 88% fixed post quarter end; weighted avg 4.4%; new forward swaps take effect 7/1/25 Hedge continuity
IOS tenant demandN/AStrong re‑leasing spreads; escalations rising Demand steady; tenants willing to take “as-is” sites; reduced capex needs on some redevelopments Robust, capex‑light opportunities
Acquisition pipelineLiquidity ample to pursue opportunities Foundation for expansion Pipeline “good/full”; balanced approach with leverage discipline Active but disciplined

Management Commentary

  • “We are making meaningful progress in our strategic shift to an industrial REIT, with growth in the industrial outdoor storage sector as a key component of our long-term plan” — CEO Michael Escalante .
  • “This full site 9.8-year lease…enabled us to drive a meaningful increase in our IOS ABR and quickly achieve in-place yields of 5.9% on a cash basis and 8.8% on a GAAP basis” — CEO on Everett IOS lease economics .
  • “Each FFO and core FFO were approximately $24.6 million or $0.62 per share…AFFO was approximately $24.8 million…Same-store cash NOI increased 5.8% for our Industrial segment and 3.1% in our Office segment” — CFO Javier Bitar .
  • “We believe that placing more emphasis on the IOS subsector will be a key driver of long-term value for shareholders” — CEO Michael Escalante .

Q&A Highlights

  • Leverage target and path: Management reaffirmed ~6x target; pro forma leverage improved to ~6.8x after post‑quarter sales; prior peak ~7.9x after IOS acquisition, then 7.5x at FY 2024; historical ability to delever via recycling capital noted .
  • Office dispositions pace and determinants: Case-by-case approach; strong tenant interest and attractive corporate debt cost vs real estate cap rates could support acceleration .
  • Office pricing guardrails: >5-year remaining term transacting at ~7.5%–12.5% cap rates on in-place NOI; <5-year term priced on NPV of remaining rent plus residual, ~$50–$175/RSF depending on asset/market .
  • IOS demand and capex: Demand unchanged; in some cases tenants accept “as-is” sites, reducing initial redevelopment capex outlays .
  • Acquisition pipeline/liquidity: Pipeline is full; management balancing growth with leverage discipline; liquidity sufficient for risk‑adjusted opportunities .

Estimates Context

Q1 2025 actuals vs Wall Street consensus (S&P Global):

MetricConsensus*ActualBeat/Miss
Revenue ($USD)$54,518,210*$56,971,000 Beat (~$2.45M)
FFO / Share (REIT) ($)$0.59399*$0.62 Beat (~$0.026)
Primary EPS ($)$(0.08468)*$(1.35) Miss (impairment-driven)
# of Estimates (Revenue / EPS)3 / 3*

Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Implications:

  • Investors should anchor on FFO/AFFO beats rather than GAAP EPS given the non‑cash impairment’s impact on EPS .
  • Consensus for upcoming quarters (Q2–Q4 2025) implies FFO/share in ~$0.54–$0.39 range and revenue ~$51.3M–$33.0M*, reflecting asset sale trajectory; continued IOS leasing and escalators could support upward revisions to FFO if dispositions and capex needs remain favorable*.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Mix shift toward industrial/IOS is accelerating and is a core stock catalyst; IOS escalators raised to 2.8% and full-site Everett lease materially increased IOS ABR .
  • Quarter featured a quality beat on FFO/share and revenue vs consensus*, while GAAP EPS miss was driven by non‑cash impairment tied to office sales strategy — not indicative of cash operating performance .
  • Disposition execution remains strong with ~$144M YTD office sales and potential acceleration; management indicates resilient buyer/tenant demand and clarified pricing guardrails .
  • Balance sheet steadily improving; pro forma leverage tracking toward ~6x with swaps rolling into a fresh $550M forward hedge at 3.58% from July 2025 .
  • Dividend maintained at $0.225; cash NOI and same‑store growth highlight durable cash generation through repositioning .
  • Near-term trading: Favorable FFO/revenue beats and IOS execution should support sentiment; watch for further office sale prints, IOS leasing updates, and leverage milestones.
  • Medium-term thesis: Industrial/IOS mix expansion, embedded escalators, and disciplined capital recycling underpin AFFO stability; acquisitions are likely selective and leverage-aware given the balanced pipeline .

Additional Data and Disclosures

  • Q1 2025 revenue composition: Industrial $24.0M (IOS $9.0M; Traditional Industrial $15.1M), Office $32.9M, Other $0 .
  • Net debt $1.156B; liquidity $286M; effective interest rate 4.41%; 82% fixed including swaps as of quarter end .
  • Post-quarter transactions reduced credit facility outstanding and improved pro forma liquidity metrics (cash ~$213M; available revolver ~$123M) .

Quotes and data sourced from Peakstone Realty Trust Q1 2025 8-K, exhibits, and earnings call transcript . Prior quarter references from Q3 2024/Q2 2024 filings and calls . Values retrieved from S&P Global for consensus.*