First Industrial Realty Trust posts Q3 2026 results with EPS miss and revenue beat

First Industrial Realty Trust reported third‑quarter 2026 diluted earnings of $0.44 per share, below analyst expectations by $0.03. Revenue came in at $197.12 million, topping forecasts. The REIT highlighted a 52% rise in cash rental rates on new and renewal leases and a 5.6% increase in cash same‑store NOI. It also announced the acquisition of a fully‑leased 764,000‑square‑foot building for $120 million and raised its 2026 FFO midpoint guidance by $0.01.

The earnings miss may weigh on the stock in the short term, while the revenue beat and higher guidance suggest stronger cash‑flow growth prospects, according to the company’s outlook.

  • 1Diluted earnings per share were $0.44 for Q3 2026, down from $0.49 a year earlier.
  • 2Revenue for the quarter was $197.12 million, exceeding estimates.
  • 3Cash rental rates on new and renewal leases increased 52% in Q3 2026.
  • 4Cash same‑store net operating income grew 5.6% in Q3 2026.
  • 5Acquired a fully‑leased 764,000‑square‑foot building in Central Pennsylvania for $120 million.
  • 62026 FFO guidance midpoint was increased by $0.01.

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