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Franklin Street Properties Corp. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • GAAP net loss was $9.1 million ($0.09 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $8.3 million ($0.08 per share) in the same period in 2025; for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net loss was $35.2 million ($0.34 per share) compared to $37.6 million ($0.36 per share) in 2025.
    • Funds From Operations (FFO) was $1.4 million ($0.01 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2026, down from $2.3 million ($0.02 per share) in 2025; for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, FFO was $4.2 million ($0.04 per share) compared to $7.6 million ($0.07 per share) in 2025.
    • Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) was negative $0.88 million ($0.01 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to negative $3.2 million ($0.03 per share) in 2025; for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, AFFO was negative $1.1 million ($0.01 per share) compared to negative $4.4 million ($0.04 per share) in 2025.
    • Total revenue was $24.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, down from $27.3 million in 2025; for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, revenue was $77.5 million, down from $81.1 million in 2025.
    • General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, were $7.2 million, a decrease of $2.6 million compared to $9.8 million in the same period in 2025, primarily due to lower personnel costs.
    • Interest expense was $7.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, up from $6.3 million in 2025; for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, interest expense was $22.6 million, up from $18.4 million in 2025.
    • Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to net cash used of $0.1 million in 2025.
    • Net cash used in financing activities was $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $4.5 million in 2025.
    • Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $34.9 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $30.6 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Total liabilities were $282.6 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $285.9 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Total stockholders' equity was $570.9 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $607.0 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • The Company intends to actively pursue individual asset and subportfolio sale opportunities in the fourth quarter based on recommendations from co-advisors BofA Securities and JLL Securities.
    • Completion of potential sales or transactions depends on reaching acceptable final pricing terms and counterparties completing due diligence and financing arrangements.
    • The Company will continue working with co-advisors and prospective purchasers regarding potential transactions as market conditions evolve.
    • Management remains focused on improving occupancy, extending lease duration, and prudently managing operating expenses to generate long-term shareholder value.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • The directly-owned real estate portfolio consists of 13 properties totaling approximately 4.6 million square feet, down from 14 properties and 4.8 million square feet as of December 31, 2025.
    • The portfolio was 66.2% leased as of September 30, 2026, compared to 68.9% leased as of December 31, 2025; the decrease was due to lease expirations exceeding new executed leases during the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
    • During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company leased approximately 226,000 square feet, including 163,000 square feet from renewals and expansions of existing tenants.
    • The weighted average GAAP base rent per square foot achieved on leasing activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $33.57, an 11.5% increase compared to average rents in the respective properties for the year ended December 31, 2025.
    • The average lease term on leases signed during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was 6.8 years, compared to 5.7 years during the year ended December 31, 2025.
    • Overall portfolio weighted average rent per occupied square foot was $30.42 as of September 30, 2026, compared to $30.86 as of December 31, 2025.
    • The portfolio is geographically concentrated in the Southwest and Mountain West regions, with 52.4% of investment value in Colorado and 33.4% in Texas.
    • On July 8, 2026, the Company sold the Greenwood Plaza property in Englewood, Colorado, for a gross selling price of approximately $19.4 million.
    • Proceeds from the Greenwood Plaza sale included approximately $8.5 million used to repay debt (including interest and fees) and approximately $8.9 million retained in cash.
    • Recurring capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, totaled $14.2 million, compared to $18.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Office investment demand and liquidity remain uneven nationally and are challenged in several of the Company's markets.
    • The Company's portfolio consists of high-quality assets located in the Southwest and Mountain West with long-term upside leasing potential.
    • The largest tenant, CITGO Petroleum Corporation, occupies 5.4% of the portfolio, while the top 20 tenants collectively occupy 31.8% of the portfolio.
    • Lease expirations are scheduled as follows: 1.4% in 2026, 11.9% in 2027, 4.7% in 2028, 8.3% in 2029, 5.9% in 2030, and 67.8% thereafter.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • The Company faces risks related to adverse changes in general economic or local market conditions, including impacts from the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, wars, terrorist attacks, or other acts of violence.
    • Risks include impacts of changes in tariffs, inflation rates, interest rates, and disruptions in debt markets.
    • There is a risk of lessening demand for the types of real estate owned by the Company, which could negatively affect occupancy and rental rates.
    • Energy-influenced markets such as Dallas, Denver, and Houston are subject to risks from adverse changes in energy prices.
    • Risks include increases in general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenues as revenues decrease due to property dispositions, as well as unanticipated repairs, additional staffing, insurance increases, and real estate tax valuation reassessments.
    • Potential transactions may not be effectuated at acceptable terms and conditions, and timing is uncertain.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Chairman and CEO George J. Carter stated the focus remains on maximizing shareholder value through strategic alternatives, proactive asset management, expense management, and improving leasing and occupancy.
    • Management highlighted that recent refinancing of outstanding debt has provided increased flexibility to pursue strategic initiatives in a disciplined and thoughtful manner.
    • The Company described the sale of Greenwood Plaza as reflecting disciplined execution, targeted owner-user marketing, and progress on broader strategic objectives.
    • Management emphasized the importance of leasing and asset management initiatives, noting that changes in occupancy, lease duration, capital requirements, and tenant quality can materially affect asset value and marketability.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The Board of Directors suspended quarterly dividend payments on March 9, 2026, to redeploy capital into leasing efforts intended to enhance portfolio value.
    • The suspension of dividends is estimated to preserve approximately $4.1 million in cash on an annualized basis.
    • The Board will reassess quarterly when and if dividend payments can be reinstated.
    • The Company consolidated the operations of its Monument Circle sponsored REIT as of January 1, 2023; the property was sold on June 6, 2025, and the entity was dissolved on December 9, 2025.
    • The Company filed an updated supplemental information package with the SEC and made it available on its website.
    • The Company's Initial Term Loans totaled $247.3 million as of September 30, 2026, replacing previous term loans and senior notes which were fully repaid.
Company
FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTIES CORP
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Office