EastGroup raises low end of 2026 FFO guidance as Q2 FFO rises 6.8%
EastGroup Properties reported second-quarter 2026 diluted EPS of $1.40, up from $1.20, and FFO excluding gains on involuntary conversion and business interruption claims of $2.36 per share, up 6.8% from $2.21. The company revised its 2026 FFO guidance to $9.52 to $9.66 per share from $9.46 to $9.66 in April, which raises the low end for shareholders.
Key points
- Q2 2026 diluted EPS was $1.40 versus $1.20 in Q2 2025, including $5 million ($0.10 per share) in gains on sales of real estate.
- FFO excluding gains on involuntary conversion and business interruption claims was $2.36 per diluted share, up 6.8% from $2.21.
- 2026 FFO per share guidance is now $9.52 to $9.66, up from $9.46 to $9.66 in April; 2026 EPS guidance is $5.83 to $5.97.
- A quarterly dividend of $1.55 per share was paid on July 15, 2026, the company's 186th consecutive quarterly cash distribution.
The filing
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