Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) reported fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results on February 12, 2026, posting net income of $143.6 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the quarter and $554.4 million or $0.82 per diluted share for the year. Total revenue reached $542.46 million, beating the consensus estimate of roughly $537.6 million by about $4.9 million. Funds from operations (FFO) for Q4 were $294.3 million or $0.44 per diluted share, and the full‑year FFO totaled $1.2 billion or $1.76 per diluted share, a 6.7% increase from 2024.
The quarterly EPS of $0.21 surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.18, a beat of $0.03 or 17%. The outperformance was driven by disciplined cost management and a strong leasing mix that allowed the company to maintain margins despite modest revenue growth. The company’s focus on grocery‑anchored, open‑air centers helped sustain rental income even as broader retail pressures eased.
Revenue rose 0.9% to $542.46 million, driven by a 13.8% increase in blended pro‑rated cash rent spreads and a 29.0% rise in new leases. Occupancy reached an all‑time high of 96.4%, and small‑shop occupancy also hit a record, underscoring the resilience of the grocery‑anchored portfolio in a supply‑constrained market.
FFO per diluted share of $0.44 met the consensus range of $0.43–$0.44, reflecting the company’s ability to convert its signed‑not‑open pipeline into cash flow. The strong FFO growth was supported by high occupancy, rent growth, and effective cost control, which together offset any one‑time charges or operating expenses.
Management raised its FY2026 FFO guidance to $1.80–$1.84 per share, signaling confidence in continued leasing momentum and the conversion of its signed‑not‑open pipeline. The company did not disclose the prior guidance level, but the upward revision indicates a positive outlook for the next fiscal year.
"Kimco's fourth quarter and full-year results, highlighted by FFO per diluted share growth of 6.7% for the full year 2025, and exceeding 5% for the second consecutive year, validate the quality of our portfolio and platform," said CEO Conor Flynn. "This outperformance, together with our 2026 outlook, strong balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation, positions Kimco to drive further growth and value for our shareholders." CFO Glenn Cohen added, "As the team has shared, Kimco delivered a strong finish to 2025, driven by continued cash flow growth, disciplined capital allocation, and the strength of our open‑air, grocery‑anchored portfolio in a supply‑constrained environment."
Investors responded positively to the results, citing the earnings beat, revenue beat, record occupancy, strong leasing momentum, and the raised FY2026 FFO guidance as key drivers of confidence in Kimco’s continued performance.
The company’s focus on high‑barrier, grocery‑anchored centers, combined with disciplined capital allocation and a robust leasing pipeline, positions Kimco to sustain growth in a constrained market. The raised guidance and strong financial metrics reinforce the company’s strategic trajectory and reinforce investor confidence in its long‑term value creation.
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