Safehold Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

The $38 million origination total includes $13 million of conditional forward commitments that have not yet been funded.

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Safehold (NYSE: SAFE) reported third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $118.7 million and completed ground lease activity alongside conditional funding commitments.

Net income attributable to common shareholders was $28.8 million, and earnings per share were $0.41. The company reported $38 million of new ground lease originations, including $13 million of unfunded forward commitments subject to certain conditions. Estimated Unrealized Capital Appreciation increased to $9.9 billion.

Management said rising rates had added volatility to transaction markets, while describing liquidity as ample and highlighting no significant near-term maturities and an 18-year liability structure. A presentation detailing the results is available in the Investors section of Safehold's website.

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• Moderate pointThird-quarter 2026 revenue was $118.7 million.
• Moderate pointThird-quarter 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders was $28.8 million.
• Moderate point$38 million of new ground lease originations included $13 million of unfunded forward commitments. 4.6% of market cap
• Moderate pointEstimated Unrealized Capital Appreciation increased to $9.9 billion.
• Moderate pointLiquidity and maturities: management described ample liquidity, no significant near-term maturities and an 18-year liability structure.
• Minor pointThird-quarter 2026 earnings per share were $0.41.

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• Minor point$13 million of forward commitments remain unfunded and subject to certain conditions.
• Minor pointRising rates added volatility to transaction markets, management said.

Key Figures

Revenue: $118.7 million Net income attributable to common shareholders: $28.8 million Earnings per share: $0.41 +2 more

Revenue

$118.7 million

Q3 2026

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$28.8 million

Q3 2026

Earnings per share

$0.41

Q3 2026

New ground lease originations

$38 million

Closed in Q3 2026; includes forward commitments subject to conditions

Estimated Unrealized Capital Appreciation

$9.9 billion

Reported in the Q3 2026 earnings highlights

Key Terms

ground lease, reit

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ground lease technical

"Closed $38 million of new ground lease originations"

A ground lease is a long-term agreement where someone rents land from the owner, often for many decades. The person renting can build on or develop the land, but they don’t own it outright; the land remains owned by someone else. This matters because it affects how property is used and who benefits from its future value.

reit financial

"The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT)"

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate, like shopping centers, apartments, or office buildings. For investors, REITs offer a way to invest in real estate without having to buy property directly, often providing regular income through dividends. They function like a mutual fund for real estate, making it easier for people to add property investments to their portfolio.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) reported results for the third quarter 2026.

SAFE published a presentation detailing these results which can be found on its website, www.safeholdinc.com in the "Investors" section.

Highlights from the earnings announcement include:

• Q3'26 revenue was $118.7 million
• Q3'26 net income attributable to common shareholders was $28.8 million
• Q3'26 earnings per share was $0.41
• Closed $38 million of new ground lease originations¹
• Estimated Unrealized Capital Appreciation increased to $9.9 billion²

"We were pleased to convert additional multifamily ground leases in the third quarter at attractive yields and low GLTVs," said Jay Sugarman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "While the recent rise in rates has added incremental volatility to transaction markets, we're encouraged by the engagement we're seeing with our customers, and are well-positioned with ample liquidity, no significant near-term maturities and an 18-year liability structure to capitalize on opportunities." 

The Company will host an earnings conference call reviewing this presentation beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This conference call will be broadcast live and can be accessed by all interested parties through Safehold's website and by using the dial in information listed below:

Dial-In:	877.545.0320
International:	973.528.0002
Access Code:	447465

A replay of the call will be archived on the Company's website. Alternatively, the replay can be accessed via dial-in from 8:00 p.m. ET on November 3, 2026, through 12:00 a.m. ET on November 17, 2026, by calling:

Replay:	877.481.4010
International:	919.882.2331
Access Code:	54694

About Safehold:

Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Having created the modern ground lease industry in 2017, Safehold continues to help owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality, student housing, life science and mixed-use properties generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT), seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders. Additional information on Safehold is available on its website at www.safeholdinc.com.

Company Contact: 
Pearse Hoffmann
Senior Vice President
Head of Corporate Finance
T 212.930.9400
E investors@safeholdinc.com

¹ Includes Safehold's $13m forward commitments for the Ground Leases new originations in Q3'26 that have not yet been funded (such funding commitments are subject to certain conditions). There can be no assurances that Safehold will fully fund these transactions.
² For more information on UCA, including additional limitations and qualifications, please refer to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 3, 2026, and the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 12, 2026.

 

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What were Safehold's third-quarter 2026 earnings results?

Safehold reported $0.41 in earnings per share for the third quarter of 2026. Revenue was $118.7 million, and net income attributable to common shareholders was $28.8 million.

How much new ground lease origination activity did Safehold report for Q3 2026?

Safehold reported $38 million of new ground lease originations, including $13 million of forward commitments that had not yet been funded. Those funding commitments are subject to certain conditions.