Broadstone Net Lease Reports Strong Q4 & Full Year 2025 AFFO Growth, Raises Dividend

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Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. announced increased Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) for Q4 and full year 2025, alongside a dividend hike and significant investment activity, maintaining its 2026 AFFO guidance.

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• Increased AFFO

  Full-year 2025 Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) rose 4.2% to $1.49 per diluted share, with Q4 AFFO up 5.6% to $0.38 per diluted share.

• Dividend Hike

  The quarterly dividend was increased by 0.9% from $0.29 to $0.2925 per common share.

• Significant Investments

  The company invested $748.4 million in real estate during 2025, including $429.9 million in acquisitions and $209.3 million in build-to-suit developments.

• Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance

  Broadstone Net Lease maintained its 2026 AFFO guidance of $1.53 to $1.57 per diluted share, with a slight reduction in core G&A expenses.

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Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. delivered robust operational performance in Q4 and full year 2025, marked by a 4.2% increase in full-year Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) and a 5.6% increase in Q4 AFFO. The 0.9% dividend increase signals management's confidence in future cash flows, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week high. While net income decreased due to non-operating factors like lower gains on asset sales and higher interest expense, the focus for REITs is typically on AFFO, which showed healthy growth. The substantial investment in new properties and build-to-suit developments, totaling $748.4 million for the year, underscores the company's growth strategy. Ongoing At-The-Market (ATM) program sales, while dilutive, provide capital for these investments. The reaffirmation of 2026 AFFO guidance and a slight reduction in core General & Administrative expenses further support a stable outlook.