• Portfolio valuation increased by 32.9% on a like-for-like basis
• NTA per unit increased by 8.4% to $5.03
• FY26 operating earnings per unit increased by 4.0% to 26.4cpu
• Distribution per unit increased by 3.3% to 25.5cpu
• Portfolio occupancy remained at 99.1%

Charter Hall Retail REIT (CQR) reported its FY26 results, highlighting a robust performance across various metrics. The company's portfolio valuation increased by 32.9% on a like-for-like basis, driven by strong income growth. NTA per unit rose by 8.4% to $5.03, and operating earnings per unit increased by 4.0% to 26.4cpu. Distribution per unit also saw a 3.3% increase to 25.5cpu. The portfolio maintained a high occupancy rate of 99.1%, and the weighted average cost of debt was 5.0%. The company also completed a balance sheet debt refinance, lowering debt margins by 40bps and extending the weighted average debt maturity.

FY27 guidance: 27.3cpu

The outlook for Charter Hall Retail REIT is positive, with expectations of continued income growth and value creation from the curated portfolio.