Kimco pairs leasing momentum with capital recycling and cost cuts

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What changed

Management described 2025 performance as strong, citing 6.7% FFO growth and record occupancy, and shifted focus to a 2026 plan combining continued leasing, $300–$500 million of targeted disposals and redeployment into higher-yield opportunities. It also outlined organizational and digital initiatives aimed at improving efficiency.

Guidance delta

Guidance was maintained. Management’s 2026 outlook includes FFO of $1.80–$1.84 per share and same-store NOI growth of 2.5%–3.5%.

Key takeaways

• Management cited 6.7% FFO growth, record occupancy and $165 million in free cash flow after dividends for 2025.
• The 2026 plan targets $300–$500 million of disposals and reinvestment in higher-yield acquisitions and redevelopments.
• Management expects leasing momentum and a robust SNO pipeline to support 2026 same-store NOI growth guidance of 2.5%–3.5%.
• A functional-team restructure and digital initiatives are intended to reduce G&A costs and improve operating efficiency.
• A special dividend remains contingent on tax outcomes from asset dispositions.

Management priorities

• Execute the planned asset-disposition and capital-redeployment program.
• Advance leasing and work through outstanding anchor-lease matters.
• Complete the functional-team restructure and reduce G&A costs.
• Use digital tools, including automation and AI applications, to improve operating efficiency.
• Develop multifamily projects and expand structured investments.