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Orion Properties Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total revenues for the third quarter of 2026 were $35.4 million, a decrease from $37.1 million in the same quarter of 2025.
    • Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(3.3) million, or $(0.06) per share, compared to a net loss of $(69.0) million, or $(1.23) per share, in the third quarter of 2025.
    • Funds from Operations (FFO) for the quarter were $9.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to $6.6 million, or $0.12 per share, in the prior year period.
    • Core FFO for the quarter was $11.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $11.0 million, or $0.19 per share, in the prior year period.
    • EBITDA was $16.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $16.5 million for the quarter.
    • Net Debt to Annualized Most Recent Quarter Adjusted EBITDA was 5.6x as of September 30, 2026.
    • Principal outstanding debt totaled $436.5 million, comprised of a $316.5 million CMBS loan, $102.0 million on the credit facility revolver, and an $18.0 million mortgage loan.
    • Liquidity was $177.2 million, consisting of $64.2 million in cash and restricted cash and $113.0 million in available capacity on the credit facility revolver.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • The Company raised its 2026 Core FFO per share guidance range to $0.75 – $0.78 from the previous range of $0.72 – $0.77.
    • The Company improved its 2026 Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA guidance range to 5.8x – 6.4x from the previous range of 6.0x – 6.8x.
    • The 2026 General and Administrative Expense guidance range remains unchanged at $19.8 million to $20.8 million.
    • The Company expects to lease over one million square feet in 2026, with 922,000 square feet completed year-to-date as of the report date.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Leasing activity for the third quarter included 143,000 square feet, with 922,000 square feet completed year-to-date.
    • Subsequent to quarter end, the Company completed approximately 222,000 square feet of leasing, including two new leases in Plano, Texas (74,000 sq. ft.), a lease extension in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (65,000 sq. ft.), and a renewal in Indianapolis, Indiana (83,000 sq. ft.).
    • The portfolio consists of 57 Operating Properties as of September 30, 2026, with an Annualized Base Rent of $107.0 million.
    • 67.8% of Annualized Base Rent is derived from Investment-Grade Tenants, and 40.6% is derived from Dedicated Use Assets (DUAs).
    • The Occupancy Rate was 78.3% with a Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term of 6.1 years.
    • Year-to-date, the Company sold four properties and the 37.4-acre Deerfield, Illinois campus for an aggregate gross sales price of $83.7 million.
    • As of November 5, 2026, the Company has agreements to sell three properties for a total gross sales price of $14.4 million.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The Company is shifting its portfolio concentration over time away from traditional office properties toward more Dedicated Use Assets.
    • Macroeconomic events, including a significant rise in Treasury rates, have created challenges for the strategic options review process.
    • The Company faces risks associated with an oversupply of office space, tenant credit risk, and general economic conditions.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • The strategic options review process remains ongoing and is costly and time-consuming, with no assurance it will result in a transaction.
    • Risks include the potential for increased borrowing costs, inflation impacting operating expenses, and the risk of tenants defaulting on lease obligations.
    • The Unconsolidated Joint Venture experienced a payment default on its mortgage debt at maturity in February 2026; the Company has suspended recognition of additional losses from this venture.
    • Pending real estate transactions are subject to conditions outside the Company's control, including buyer due diligence.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Paul McDowell stated the Company remains on pace to lease over one million square feet and highlighted strongly positive cash rent spreads on third-quarter renewals.
    • Management expressed confidence in its ability to drive Core FFO per share growth over time, citing sustained execution of strategy and a strengthened balance sheet.
    • The Company remains committed to maximizing stockholder value while the strategic options review process continues.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share for the fourth quarter of 2026, payable on January 15, 2027.
    • The Company entered into an interest rate cap agreement in August 2026 to cap Daily Simple SOFR at 4.25% on $50.0 million of the credit facility revolver.
    • The credit facility revolver has a maturity date of February 18, 2028, with two six-month extension options available.
    • The CMBS Loan is fixed at 4.971% and matures on February 11, 2029, with two borrower extension options for a total of 18 months.
    • The Company suspended recognition of its share of additional losses from the Unconsolidated Joint Venture after cumulative losses exceeded the carrying amount of the investment.
Company
ORION PROPERTIES INC
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Office