Seven Hills Realty Trust Reports Q1 EPS Decline to $0.19 Amid Increased Credit Loss Provisions

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Seven Hills Realty Trust reported a Q1 2026 EPS of $0.19, a significant drop from $0.30 in Q1 2025, primarily due to increased credit loss provisions. Cash reserves also decreased substantially.

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• Q1 EPS Declines Significantly

  Net income per common share (basic and diluted) for Q1 2026 was $0.19, a notable decrease from $0.30 in Q1 2025 and $0.29 in Q4 2025.

• Credit Loss Provision Increases

  The company recorded a provision for credit losses of $603,000 in Q1 2026, a significant shift from a reversal of $153,000 in Q1 2025 and a reversal of $593,000 in Q4 2025.

• Cash and Equivalents Reduced

  Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $123.5 million at December 31, 2025, to $56.6 million at March 31, 2026.

• Loan Portfolio Growth and Stability

  The loan portfolio grew from 24 to 26 loans, with amortized cost increasing from $685.7 million to $730.1 million. The weighted average risk rating remained stable at 2.8, and no past due or nonaccrual loans were reported.

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Seven Hills Realty Trust reported a significant decline in Q1 2026 earnings per share to $0.19, down from $0.30 in Q1 2025 and $0.29 in Q4 2025. This deterioration is primarily driven by a substantial increase in the provision for credit losses, which shifted from a reversal of $153,000 in Q1 2025 to a provision of $603,000 in Q1 2026, indicating a worsening outlook on loan quality. The company's cash and cash equivalents also saw a notable reduction, decreasing from $123.5 million at the end of 2025 to $56.6 million by March 31, 2026. While the loan portfolio expanded and debt facilities were extended (some of which were previously disclosed in the 2025 10-K), the financial performance for the quarter reflects continued pressure following the dilutive rights offering and distribution cut in 2025. Investors should monitor future credit loss provisions and cash flow trends closely.