Regency Centers lifts full‑year outlook and raises quarterly dividend by 6%

Regency Centers Corp. reported third‑quarter 2026 results, posting Nareit FFO of $1.23 per diluted share and Core Operating Earnings of $1.18 per diluted share. The REIT raised its full‑year 2026 Nareit FFO guidance to $4.86‑$4.88 and Core Operating Earnings guidance to $4.65‑$4.67 per diluted share, and increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.800 per share, a 6% hike. Same‑property NOI grew 5.1% year‑over‑year and the company executed about 1.7 million square feet of new and renewal leases.

The company expects higher full‑year FFO, which could support the raised dividend and appeal to income‑focused investors. The guidance lift also signals continued operational strength, potentially influencing valuation models.

  • 1Q3 2026 Nareit FFO was $1.23 per diluted share.
  • 2Q3 2026 Core Operating Earnings were $1.18 per diluted share.
  • 3The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.800 per share, up 6%.
  • 4Full‑year 2026 Nareit FFO guidance was raised to a range of $4.86 to $4.88 per diluted share.
  • 5Full‑year 2026 Core Operating Earnings guidance was raised to a range of $4.65 to $4.67 per diluted share.
  • 6Same‑property NOI increased 5.1% year‑over‑year.
  • Revenue reported as $419.1 million versus $432.52 million.

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