Brixmor Property Group Reports Strong Q2 Performance, Raises Full-Year Guidance
Brixmor Property Group (NYSE:BRX) reported strong second-quarter results with a 5.8% increase in same-property net operating income and record small-shop occupancy of 92.6%. The company also announced a $71 million signed-but-not-yet-commenced rent pipeline, marking an all-time high. Brixmor raised its full-year guidance for both same-property NOI growth (now expected to be between 5%–5.75%) and funds from operations per share ($2.35–$2.37), citing strong leasing spreads, tenant demand, and improved collections. The company executed over 1.4 million square feet of new and renewal leases during the quarter at a blended cash leasing spread of 19%, with new-lease spreads remaining above 30% for three consecutive years. Brixmor also acquired four grocery-anchored properties for $164 million, while maintaining leverage at 5.3 times debt-to-EBITDA and holding $1.5 billion in liquidity. CEO Brian Finnegan highlighted the company's proactive leasing strategy and ongoing redevelopment efforts as key drivers of future growth. The results were partially offset by lower non-cash rental income due to tenant bankruptcies, but management remains optimistic about continued performance improvement.
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