Lineage, Inc. Reports Mixed Q4/FY25 Results, Issues Significantly Lower 2026 AFFO Guidance

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Lineage, Inc. announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, alongside initial 2026 guidance that projects a substantial decline in Adjusted FFO per share and negative Same-Store NOI growth, signaling a challenging year ahead.

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• Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

  Total revenue remained flat at $5.355 billion, GAAP net loss significantly improved to $(113) million from $(751) million in 2024, and Adjusted FFO per share increased 2.4% to $3.37.

• Fourth-Quarter 2025 Performance

  Total revenue decreased marginally by 0.2% to $1.336 billion, GAAP net income was $6 million (compared to a loss of $(80) million in Q4 2024), and Adjusted FFO per share remained flat at $0.83.

• Initiates 2026 Guidance

  The company provided full-year 2026 guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA between $1.25 billion and $1.30 billion, and Adjusted FFO per share between $2.75 and $3.00.

• Weakened Profitability Outlook

  The 2026 Adjusted FFO per share guidance, with a midpoint of $2.875, represents a notable decrease of approximately 14.7% compared to the $3.37 reported for full-year 2025.

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Lineage, Inc. reported full-year 2025 results that showed a significant reduction in GAAP net loss and a modest increase in Adjusted FFO per share. However, the company's initial full-year 2026 guidance presents a challenging outlook, with Adjusted FFO per share projected to decrease notably from 2025 levels and Same-Store Net Operating Income (SSNOI) expected to be negative. This weaker guidance for key profitability metrics is a significant concern for investors, suggesting potential operational headwinds and a more difficult environment ahead for the REIT.