SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) reported fourth‑quarter 2025 results that ended December 31, 2025, showing a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $104.6 million, or $1.49 per share, compared with a net income of $9.4 million, or $0.13 per share, in the same quarter of 2024. Funds from operations (FFO) reached $86.2 million, or $1.13 per share, a decline from $131.9 million, or $1.81 per share, in the prior year. Revenue for the quarter was $276.5 million, up 12% year‑over‑year and beating the consensus estimate of $230.2 million. The FFO per share estimate of $1.10 was surpassed by the actual $1.13, reflecting stronger leasing activity and higher rent growth than analysts had anticipated.
The leasing segment drove the revenue and FFO gains. SL Green signed 56 new office leases totaling 766,783 sq ft, with an average rent of $98.26 per rentable square foot. The Manhattan same‑store portfolio maintained a 93.0% occupancy rate as of December 31, up from 92.4% on September 30, and the average starting rent for replacement leases rose 1.2%. These metrics indicate robust demand for prime office space in the city’s most competitive submarket, supporting the company’s ability to generate cash flow even as overall market conditions remain uncertain.
Same‑store cash net operating income (NOI) fell 3.4% in the quarter, a decline driven by higher operating expenses and modest rent growth relative to the prior year. The company’s focus on acquiring high‑quality assets and maintaining a strong lease portfolio has helped offset the NOI compression, but the decline signals that operating leverage is being challenged by rising costs and a slower pace of rent increases in some segments.
The net loss was largely a result of higher interest expense and the absence of the prior year’s gains on debt extinguishments. Interest costs rose as the company refinanced portions of its debt at higher rates, while the one‑time gains that helped lift 2024 earnings were not present in 2025. These factors combined to push the company into a loss despite solid leasing performance and a healthy FFO margin.
In addition to the earnings report, SL Green closed the acquisition of Park Avenue Tower in January 2026, adding a 1.2‑million‑sq‑ft office building to its portfolio and reinforcing its presence in the city’s most prestigious submarket. The company also completed the sale of a 49% stake in 100 Park Avenue in December 2025, generating liquidity that can be deployed for future acquisitions or debt reduction.
Chief Investment Officer Harrison Sitomer said the Park Avenue Tower deal “fortifies our substantial presence on Park Avenue, the strongest office submarket in the country,” and that the financing and the sale of the 100 Park Avenue stake “are well under way on the execution of our 2026 capital markets strategy.” The combined actions demonstrate SL Green’s commitment to portfolio optimization and capital efficiency while maintaining a focus on high‑quality assets.
Overall, the quarter shows a company that is successfully executing on its leasing strategy and capital allocation plan, but that is also navigating higher financing costs and a modest decline in operating income. The strong leasing activity and occupancy rates provide a solid foundation for future revenue growth, while the company’s proactive portfolio adjustments and capital market moves position it to manage interest expense and maintain cash‑flow generation in a challenging environment.
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