Kimco's 2025 FFO growth and leasing momentum frame a measured 2026 outlook

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What changed

The supplied analysis highlights a 2025 record in new leasing volume, a Moody's upgrade to A- and a new Office of Innovation and Transformation focused on automation and digital tools. Management maintained 2026 guidance, including FFO of $1.80–$1.84 per share and same-store NOI growth of 2.5%–3.5%.

Guidance delta

Guidance was maintained. For 2026, management's stated outlook is FFO of $1.80–$1.84 per share and same-store NOI growth of 2.5%–3.5%.

Key takeaways

• Kimco reported 6.7% FFO growth for 2025, 96.4% occupancy and record new leasing volume.
• The 2026 outlook calls for FFO of $1.80–$1.84 per share and same-store NOI growth of 2.5%–3.5%; guidance was maintained.
• Management described capital recycling through asset sales at 5%–6% cap rates and redeployment into higher-return opportunities, alongside potential buybacks or a special dividend.
• The company cited $2.2 billion of liquidity and an A- rating; the analysis says an organizational redesign and technology initiatives are intended to improve efficiency.

Management priorities

• Recycle capital by selling selected assets and redeploying proceeds into higher-return purchases; consider repurchases when valuation is at a discount to NAV.
• Continue leasing efforts in grocery-anchored and small-shop properties, including package lease deals and earlier rent commencements.
• Flatten the organization into functional teams and use the Office of Innovation and Transformation to advance automation and digital tools.
• Grow the structured-investment book by approximately $100 million, with stated yields of 8%–10%.