Postal Realty Achieves BBB Investment Grade Rating from Fitch Ratings

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Postal Realty Trust (NYSE: PSTL) announced that Postal Realty Trust and Postal Realty LP received inaugural BBB investment grade credit ratings with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings. Fitch also assigned BBB ratings to the company’s senior unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured term loans.

According to Postal Realty, Fitch’s key considerations included predictable cash flows from a mission-critical postal logistics portfolio leased to the United States Postal Service, a 94.2% unencumbered NOI pool, 99.8% occupancy across 2,048 properties with a 99.6% historical lease retention rate, and a multi-year acquisition pipeline as the largest consolidator of USPS-leased real estate in a market of about 23,000 facilities.

Positive

• BBB investment grade rating with Stable Outlook from Fitch for Postal Realty Trust and Postal Realty LP
• Fitch assigned BBB ratings to the senior unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured term loans
• 94.2% unencumbered NOI pool cited by Fitch as a rating highlight
• 99.8% occupancy across 2,048 properties with 99.6% historical lease retention
• Fitch noted a multi-year acquisition pipeline in a market of approximately 23,000 USPS-leased facilities

Negative

• None.

News Explained

The immediate disclosure is Fitch’s BBB rating for Postal Realty Trust, Postal Realty LP, and specified credit facilities; the release describes lower interest costs and additional debt access as prospective benefits, not completed financing or committed savings.

Market Context

PSTL's July 7 credit-facility filing was followed by a 1.31% 24-hour reaction. That company-specific...

Analysis

PSTL's July 7 credit-facility filing was followed by a 1.31% 24-hour reaction. That company-specific comparison adds context to the rating announcement; the active S-3ASR and low short positioning remain disclosed risk factors.

Key Figures

Credit rating: BBB Facility rating: BBB Unencumbered NOI: 94.2% +3 more

6 metrics

Credit rating BBB Inaugural Fitch investment grade rating

Facility rating BBB Senior unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured term loans

Unencumbered NOI 94.2% Unencumbered net operating income pool

Occupancy rate 99.8% Across 2,048 properties

Lease retention 99.6% Historical lease retention rate

Market facilities approximately 23,000 facilities Market of USPS-leased real estate

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 04 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 04	Second-quarter earnings	Positive	+0.9%	Reported higher rental income, raised guidance, and maintained high portfolio occupancy.
Aug 03	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.2%	Declared a quarterly dividend with a 1.0% year-over-year increase.
Jul 24	Earnings-date announcement	Neutral	+1.0%	Scheduled second-quarter financial results for August 4, 2026.
Jul 06	Credit facility recast	Positive	+1.3%	Expanded unsecured facilities, improved pricing, and extended weighted average maturities.
May 26	Investor conference presentation	Neutral	+1.5%	Scheduled management presentation and investor meetings at REITweek 2026.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Prior positive operating and financing announcements were followed by positive 24-hour reactions, while the dividend announcement was followed by a negative reaction.

Key Terms

investment grade credit ratings, senior unsecured revolving credit facility, unsecured term loans, net operating income (noi)

4 terms

investment grade credit ratings financial

"received inaugural investment grade credit ratings of BBB with a Stable Outlook"

A graded label assigned by credit agencies that indicates a borrower’s ability to repay debt, with “investment grade” meaning relatively low risk of default. Investors treat it like a safety score—similar to checking a car’s reliability before buying—because higher ratings usually mean steadier income and lower chance of losing principal, affecting interest rates, portfolio choices, and regulatory or fund eligibility.

senior unsecured revolving credit facility financial

"assigned a BBB rating to the Company's senior unsecured revolving credit facility"

A senior unsecured revolving credit facility is a bank loan line that a company can draw, repay and redraw up to an agreed limit, similar to a company credit card. It is “senior” because lenders are paid before other creditors if the company fails, and “unsecured” because it isn’t backed by specific assets; investors watch it for signals about a company’s short-term cash flexibility, borrowing cost and financial risk.

unsecured term loans financial

"and unsecured term loans"

A debt facility with a set maturity and repayment schedule that is not backed by specific collateral; lenders extend credit based on the borrower’s creditworthiness, cash flow forecasts and contractual covenants rather than a pledged asset. Think of it like lending someone money because you trust their ability to repay rather than holding their car as security. It matters to investors because unsecured term loans change a company’s interest costs, default risk and the order in which creditors are paid if the company faces financial distress.

net operating income (noi) financial

"94.2% unencumbered net operating income (NOI) pool"

Net operating income (NOI) is the money a property or business generates from its regular operations after paying direct operating costs (like maintenance, utilities, and staff) but before paying financing costs, taxes, or accounting write‑downs. Investors use NOI to judge how well an asset produces cash from its core activity—think of it as the profit from running a store before paying the mortgage and taxes—so it helps compare properties and value income-producing investments.

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CEDARHURST, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PSTL) (the "Company"), today announced that Postal Realty Trust, Inc. and Postal Realty LP have received inaugural investment grade credit ratings of BBB with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings, Inc. ("Fitch"). In addition, Fitch assigned a BBB rating to the Company's senior unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured term loans.

“We are pleased to receive a BBB investment grade rating from Fitch, recognizing our predictable cash flows, conservative capital structure, and the essential role our portfolio plays as last-mile logistics infrastructure," stated Steve Bakke, Chief Financial Officer. "This milestone positions us to further capitalize on accretive acquisition opportunities by unlocking meaningful interest rate savings on our credit facility and supporting our access to additional forms of debt capital."

Key Rating Highlights cited by Fitch:

• Predictable cash flows from a mission-critical postal logistics portfolio leased to the United States Postal Service
• 94.2% unencumbered net operating income (NOI) pool
• 99.8% occupancy rate across 2,048 properties with a 99.6% historical lease retention rate
• Multi-year acquisition pipeline as the largest consolidator of USPS-leased real estate in a market of approximately 23,000 facilities
  
  

Forward Looking and Cautionary Statements:

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include statements identified by words such as "could," "may," "might," "will," "likely," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "continues," "projects" and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections. Forward-looking statements, including, among others, statements regarding the Company's anticipated growth and ability to obtain financing and close on pending transactions on the terms or timing it expects, if at all, are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions regarding capital market conditions, the Company's business, the economy, the Company's 2026 guidance, the Company's beliefs regarding AFFO growth, the Company's expectations regarding the settlement of open forward equity positions and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, the Company's actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the USPS's terminations or non-renewals of leases, changes in demand for postal services delivered by the USPS, the solvency and financial health of the USPS, competitive, financial market and regulatory conditions, disruption in market, general real estate market conditions, the Company's competitive environment and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

About Postal Realty Trust, Inc.

Postal Realty Trust, Inc. is an internally managed real estate investment trust that owns and manages over 2,300 properties leased primarily to the USPS. More information is available at postalrealtytrust.com.

Contacts:

Steve Bakke
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Email: SBakke@postalrealty.com
Phone: (516) 734-0420

Jordan Cooperstein
Senior Vice President of Finance, Capital Markets
Email: JCooperstein@postalrealty.com
Phone: (516) 295-7820

FAQ

What credit rating did Fitch assign to Postal Realty Trust (NYSE: PSTL) in August 2026?

Fitch assigned Postal Realty Trust a BBB investment grade credit rating with a Stable Outlook. According to Postal Realty, the same BBB rating also applies to Postal Realty LP, the senior unsecured revolving credit facility, and the company’s unsecured term loans.

Why did Fitch award Postal Realty Trust (PSTL) a BBB investment grade rating?

Fitch awarded the BBB rating based on predictable cash flows and a mission-critical postal logistics portfolio. According to Postal Realty, Fitch also cited a largely unencumbered NOI pool, very high occupancy, strong lease retention, and a multi-year acquisition pipeline in the USPS-leased real estate market.

What operating metrics did Fitch highlight for Postal Realty Trust (PSTL) in its BBB rating?

Fitch highlighted a 94.2% unencumbered NOI pool, 99.8% occupancy across 2,048 properties, and a 99.6% historical lease retention rate. According to Postal Realty, these metrics supported the company’s investment grade BBB rating and Stable Outlook from Fitch.

How many properties and facilities underpin Fitch’s rating of Postal Realty Trust (PSTL)?

Fitch’s analysis covered 2,048 properties with very high occupancy leased to the United States Postal Service. According to Postal Realty, Fitch also referenced a multi-year acquisition pipeline within a broader USPS-leased real estate market of about 23,000 facilities.

Which Postal Realty Trust (PSTL) debt instruments received BBB ratings from Fitch Ratings?

Fitch assigned BBB ratings to Postal Realty Trust’s senior unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured term loans. According to Postal Realty, these instruments share the same BBB investment grade rating and Stable Outlook as the company and Postal Realty LP.