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Community Healthcare Trust — Q3 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Reported net income of $3.1 million ($0.09 per diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $1.6 million ($0.03 per diluted share) in the same period in 2025.
    • Funds from operations (FFO) totaled $0.54 per diluted share, an 8.0% increase year-over-year from $0.50 per share in Q3 2025.
    • Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) totaled $0.58 per diluted share, a 3.6% increase year-over-year from $0.56 per share in Q3 2025.
    • Total revenue for the quarter was $32.4 million, representing a 4% increase from $31.1 million in Q3 2025, driven by $32.2 million in rental income.
    • General and administrative expenses decreased to $4.2 million from $4.7 million in Q3 2025, a 14.3% reduction.
    • Debt increased to $558.4 million as of September 30, 2026, from $532.2 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Total assets were $1.0 billion as of September 30, 2026, up from $990.8 million at year-end 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Anticipates closing on the first of four properties under definitive purchase agreements in Q4 2026, a second in Q1 2027, and the remaining two between mid-2027 and early 2028.
    • Expected returns on the four pending acquisitions (aggregate price ~$99.0 million) are projected between 9.1% and 9.75%.
    • Subsequent to the quarter end, the company sold two properties for net proceeds of $31.5 million to fund acquisitions via Section 1031 like-kind exchange and for general corporate purposes.
    • Management noted it cannot provide assurance regarding the timing or certainty of closing on the four pending acquisitions or the sale of the geriatric behavioral hospital operator's business.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Leased occupancy increased from 89.8% to 90.1% between Q2 and Q3 2026.
    • Completed $32.3 million in property dispositions since the close of Q2 2026 to support capital recycling.
    • Sold one property during Q3 2026, receiving net proceeds of $0.1 million and recording a $0.7 million loss on sale.
    • The portfolio consists of 196 properties (including one sales-type lease and two assets held for sale) across 36 states, totaling 4.5 million square feet.
    • No shares were issued under the ATM program during Q3 2026.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • A tenant in six properties (geriatric behavioral hospital operator) paid $0.5 million in rent during Q3 2026, an increase of $0.2 million from Q2 2026.
    • The tenant signed a Letter of Intent in July 2025 to sell its business to a behavioral healthcare provider, with new leases for the six hospital properties included in the transaction.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Uncertainty exists regarding the specific timing and ultimate certainty of the closing of the tenant's business sale and the four pending property acquisitions.
    • Q3 2026 results included a $0.7 million loss on the sale of one property.
    • Net income and FFO were impacted by a $0.9 million reduction in deferred compensation expense compared to Q2 2026, resulting from fully amortized restricted stock awards and forfeited units.
    • Forward-looking statements are subject to risks including capital market volatility, interest rate changes, regulatory changes, and potential delays in transaction closings.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Results reflect measurable progress executing the Strategic Plan announced August 4, 2026.
    • Management highlighted total revenue growth of $1.2 million (4%) and a decline in G&A expenses of $0.7 million (14.3%) as key operational highlights.
    • FFO per share increased by $0.04 (8.0%) and AFFO per share increased by $0.02 (3.6%) on a year-over-year basis.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.33 per share, payable November 25, 2026, to stockholders of record as of November 13, 2026, maintaining the same amount as the prior quarter.
    • Nine-month net income for 2026 was $8.0 million ($0.22 per share), compared to a net loss of $9.3 million ($0.43 per share) in the same period in 2025.
    • Nine-month G&A expenses were $14.2 million, down from $20.3 million in 2025, which included $1.3 million in severance and $4.6 million in accelerated non-cash stock-based compensation related to a former executive.
    • The company holds investments of approximately $1.2 billion in its real estate portfolio.
Company
COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE TRUST INC
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Healthcare Facilities