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Charter Hall Retail REIT Posts Strong FY26 Growth and Sets Positive FY27 Guidance

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR) reported a stronger FY26 result, supported by steady property income and continued portfolio optimisation. Operating earnings increased 4.0% to AU$153.4 million, translating to 26.4 cents per unit. Distributions climbed 3.3% to 25.5 cents per unit, while statutory profit reached AU$389.4 million. Net tangible assets also improved 8.4% to AU$5.03 per unit.

The property portfolio remained resilient, with occupancy reaching 99.1% and like-for-like net property income increasing 3.0%. CQR continued shifting its asset mix toward a more balanced exposure between convenience shopping centres and net lease retail properties. Meanwhile, refinancing initiatives reduced average debt margins by 40 basis points and enhanced financial flexibility. For FY27, CQR expects operating earnings of at least 27.3 cents per unit and distributions of 26.4 cents per unit, representing anticipated growth of 3.5% in both measures.

 

 

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