-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
RioCan reported Q1 rental revenue of $308M (+3.9% Y/Y) with Commercial Same Property NOI rising 4.7% Y/Y to $156M, driven by contractual rent steps and positive renewal spreads. Core FFO was $0.39 per unit, flat Y/Y but $0.03 below consensus, as NOI growth and unit buybacks offset asset dispositions and higher interest expense. The quarter showcased exceptional leasing momentum with record spreads of 58.5% on new leases and 20.1% on renewals, highlighting significant embedded mark-to-market opportunities with retail committed occupancy at near-full 98.6%. Management reaffirmed 2026 Core FFO guidance of $1.60-$1.62 per share, representing over 3.5% CAGR through 2028. RioCan continued strategic capital recycling, completing $47M in residential dispositions while acquiring $145M in retail properties (Georgian Mall, Oakville Place), with total capital repatriation reaching $705M closed ($1.04B proforma) toward the $1.3B target.