First Industrial Q3 EPS falls 10.2% to $0.44
Quarter-end occupancy was 94.1%, while cash rental rates on commenced new and renewal leases rose 52% during the quarter.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. reported third-quarter revenue of $197.1 million, versus $181.4 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS was $0.44, down from $0.49, while diluted FFO was $0.81 per share/unit, up from $0.76. Cash same-store NOI grew 5.6%; cash rental rates on commenced new and renewal leases rose 52%. Quarter-end in-service occupancy was 94.1%, compared with 94.9% in the second quarter and 94.0% a year earlier.
The company acquired a fully leased 764,000-square-foot building in Central Pennsylvania for $120 million and a 32-acre Dallas site for $13 million, where a two-building project is developable to 390,000 square feet. It also leased the remaining 32,000 square feet at First Park Miami Building 12.
For 2026, First Industrial raised the midpoint of NAREIT FFO guidance by $0.01 and increased midpoint cash same-store NOI growth guidance by 75 basis points to 6.5%. NAREIT FFO guidance is $3.11–$3.15 per share/unit; FFO before advisory costs related to a contested proxy campaign is $3.15–$3.19. Guidance assumes year-end occupancy of 94.5%–96.5% and 650,000 square feet of additional development leasing in December.
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- Moderate pointQuarterly revenue increased 8.6% to $197.1 million.
- Moderate pointCash same-store NOI increased 5.6% in the third quarter.
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- Moderate pointDiluted EPS declined 10.2%, from $0.49 to $0.44.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Revenue: $197.1 million
Diluted EPS: $0.44 per share
Diluted FFO: $0.81 per share/unit
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8 metrics
Revenue
$197.1 million
Three months ended September 30, 2026; $181.4 million in 2025
Diluted EPS
$0.44 per share
Third quarter 2026; $0.49 in 2025
Diluted FFO
$0.81 per share/unit
Third quarter 2026; $0.76 in 2025
Cash same-store NOI growth
5.6%
Third quarter, before termination fees
In-service occupancy
94.1%
At the end of the third quarter of 2026; 94.9% at the end of the second quarter
Acquired building area
764,000 square feet
Fully leased building in Central Pennsylvania, acquired in the third quarter
Building acquisition price
$120 million
Fully leased building in Central Pennsylvania, acquired in the third quarter
2026 cash same-store NOI growth guidance midpoint
6.5%
Midpoint increased by 75 basis points
Key Terms
Funds From Operations, Same Store NOI, NAREIT Funds From Operations, Adjusted Funds From Operations, +1 more
5 terms
Funds From Operations financial
"third quarter funds from operations (FFO) was $0.81 per share/unit"
Funds from operations (FFO) measures the cash a real estate-focused company generates from its core property operations by adjusting net income to add back non-cash expenses like building depreciation and removing one-time gains or losses from property sales. Investors use FFO like a household’s monthly take-home pay—it's a clearer view of ongoing cash available to pay dividends, maintain properties and fund growth than raw accounting profit.
Same Store NOI financial
"Same Store NOI (Cash Basis without Termination Fees)"
Same-store Net Operating Income (NOI) tracks the change in income from a company's properties or retail locations that were owned and operating for the entire comparison period, excluding new acquisitions or dispositions. It matters to investors because it isolates the performance of the existing portfolio—like comparing the same set of stores year-to-year—to show whether underlying operations are generating more revenue or cutting costs, rather than masking results with growth from new assets.
NAREIT Funds From Operations financial
"NAREIT Funds From Operations"
Nareit Funds From Operations (FFO) is a standardized measure of a real estate investment trust’s recurring cash earnings, calculated by adjusting reported net income to add back property depreciation and remove gains or losses from property sales. It matters to investors because it focuses on the trust’s core operating performance and dividend-paying ability, much like checking a retailer’s regular sales instead of one-off, unusual gains that can distort profit numbers.
Adjusted Funds From Operations financial
"Adjusted Funds From Operations ("AFFO")"
Adjusted funds from operations is a financial measure that shows how much cash a real estate company generates from its property operations, excluding certain non-recurring items and accounting adjustments. It helps investors understand the company’s true cash flow ability to pay dividends or fund growth. This figure offers a clearer picture of ongoing financial performance by removing irregular or one-time factors that can distort regular income.
Straight-Line Rent financial
"Straight-Line Rent, Amortization of Above (Below) Market Leases"
An accounting method that spreads the total rent cost or rental income evenly across the full lease period, so each reporting period shows the same amount even if actual cash payments vary (for example, due to free months or stepped increases). For investors, straight-line rent matters because it smooths earnings and can hide timing differences between cash flow and reported profit, affecting measures like operating income and the apparent stability of a landlord’s or tenant’s finances—think of turning a lumpy payment schedule into a steady monthly subscription on the books.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $197.1 million · Guidance included
Third quarter 2026
Revenue
$197.1 million
Up from $181.4 million in the third quarter of 2025
Diluted EPS
$0.44 per share
Down from $0.49 in the third quarter of 2025
Diluted FFO
$0.81 per share/unit
Up from $0.76 in the third quarter of 2025
Guidance
2026 NAREIT FFO guidance is $3.11–$3.15 per share/unit, with the midpoint increased by $0.01. Cash same-store NOI growth guidance midpoint increased by 75 basis points to 6.5%.
FAQ
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What were FR's third-quarter 2026 financial results?
For the third quarter of 2026, FR reported revenue of $197.1 million, up from $181.4 million; diluted EPS of $0.44, versus $0.49; and diluted FFO of $0.81 per share/unit, versus $0.76. Cash same-store NOI increased 5.6%.
What properties did FR acquire in the third quarter of 2026?
FR acquired a fully leased 764,000-square-foot building in Central Pennsylvania for $120 million. It also acquired a 32-acre land site in Dallas for $13 million for a two-building project developable to 390,000 square feet.
What assumptions support FR's 2026 guidance?
The guidance assumes year-end in-service occupancy of 94.5% to 96.5%, 650,000 square feet of additional development leasing in December, and fourth-quarter cash same-store NOI growth of 4.0% to 6.0%. General and administrative expense is projected at $42.0 million to $43.0 million, excluding $5.6 million of first-quarter costs related to a contested proxy campaign.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||
| First Industrial, L.P. | |||||||||||||||||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||||||||||||
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
(312 ) 344-4300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |||||
| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | |||||
| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | |||||
| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | |||||
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 21, 2026, First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026 and certain other information.
Attached and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the Company’s press release dated October 21, 2026, announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026 and certain other information.
On October 22, 2026, the Company will hold an investor conference and webcast at 11:00 a.m. eastern time to disclose and discuss the financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026 and certain other information.
The information furnished in this report under this Item 2.02, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following are filed herewith:
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. Press Release dated October 21, 2026 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02) | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ JENNIFER MATTHEWS RICE | |||||||
| Jennifer Matthews Rice General Counsel | ||||||||
Date: October 21, 2026
| FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P. | ||||||||
| By: | FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | |||||||
| as general partner | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ JENNIFER MATTHEWS RICE | |||||||
| Jennifer Matthews Rice General Counsel | ||||||||
Date: October 21, 2026
FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST REPORTS
THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
•Cash Rental Rates on New and Renewal Leasing Increased 52% in 3Q26
•Cash Same Store NOI Growth of 5.6% in 3Q26
•Acquired 100% Leased 764,000 SF Building in Central Pennsylvania for $120 Million in 3Q26
•Signed Remaining 32,000 SF at First Park Miami Building 12 in South Florida in 3Q26
•2026 FFO Guidance Increased $0.01 at the Midpoint
•2026 Cash Same Store NOI Growth Guidance Increased 75 Basis Points at the Midpoint to 6.5%
CHICAGO, October 21, 2026 – First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of logistics real estate, today announced results for the third quarter of 2026. First Industrial's diluted net income available to common stockholders per share (EPS) was $0.44 in the third quarter, compared to $0.49 a year ago and third quarter funds from operations (FFO) was $0.81 per share/unit on a diluted basis, compared to $0.76 per share/unit a year ago.
“Industrial real estate market fundamentals continued to improve in the third quarter, with strong net absorption reflecting the breadth of tenant demand in the marketplace,” said Peter E. Baccile, First Industrial's president and chief executive officer. “We experienced a strong pace of early renewals from our tenants for our 2027 expirations and we are excited about our levels of overall prospect activity.”
Portfolio Performance
•In service occupancy was 94.1% at the end of the third quarter of 2026, compared to 94.9% at the end of the second quarter of 2026, and 94.0% at the end of the third quarter of 2025.
•In the third quarter, cash rental rates on commenced new and renewal leases increased 52% and increased 76% on a straight-line basis.
•The Company has achieved a cash rental rate increase of approximately 38% on leases signed to date commencing in 2026 reflecting 94% of 2026 expirations by square footage.
•The Company has achieved a cash rental rate increase of approximately 16% on leases signed to date commencing in 2027 reflecting 45% of 2027 expirations by square footage.
•In the third quarter, cash basis same store net operating income before termination fees (“SS NOI”) increased 5.6%, primarily reflecting increases in rental rates on new and renewal leasing and contractual rent escalations, partially offset by lower average occupancy.
Development Leasing Highlights
During the third quarter, the Company:
•Leased the remaining 32,000 square feet of its 136,000 square-foot First Park Miami Building 12 in South Florida; commenced in the third quarter.
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Investment Highlights
During the third quarter, the Company:
•Acquired a fully leased 764,000 square-foot building in Central Pennsylvania for $120 million.
•Acquired a 32-acre land site in Dallas for $13 million for a two-building project developable to 390,000 square feet.
Outlook for 2026
“We increased our guidance by $0.01 at the midpoint based on our third quarter performance and outlook. As always, our team is laser-focused on leasing and serving our current and new customers to drive future cash flow growth,” said Mr. Baccile.
| Low End of | High End of | |||||||||||||
| Guidance for 2026 | Guidance for 2026 | |||||||||||||
| (Per share/unit) | (Per share/unit) | |||||||||||||
| Net Income Available to Common Stockholders and Unitholders | $ | 2.51 | $ | 2.55 | ||||||||||
| Add: Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate | 1.50 | 1.50 | ||||||||||||
| Less: Gain on Sale of Real Estate, Net of Allocable Income Tax Provision, Through October 21, 2026 | (0.90) | (0.90) | ||||||||||||
| NAREIT Funds From Operations | $ | 3.11 | $ | 3.15 | ||||||||||
| Add: Advisory Costs Related to a Contested Proxy Campaign | 0.04 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||
| FFO Before Advisory Costs Related to a Contested Proxy Campaign | $ | 3.15 | $ | 3.19 | ||||||||||
The following assumptions were used for guidance:
•In service occupancy at year-end fourth quarter of 94.5% to 96.5%. This implies a full-year quarter-end average in service occupancy of 94.5% to 95.0%, an increase of 25 basis points at the midpoint. The guidance assumes 650,000 square feet of additional development leasing in December 2026.
•Fourth quarter SS NOI growth on a cash basis before termination fees of 4.0% to 6.0%. This implies SS NOI growth for the full year 2026 of 6.25% to 6.75%, an increase of 75 basis points at the midpoint.
•Includes the incremental costs expected in 2026 related to the Company’s completed and under construction developments as of September 30, 2026. In total, the Company expects to capitalize $0.08 per share of interest in 2026.
•General and administrative expense of $42.0 million to $43.0 million. This range excludes $5.6 million of costs related to a contested proxy campaign recognized in the first quarter.
•Guidance does not include the impact of any future investments, property sales, debt repurchases prior to maturity, debt issuances, equity issuances, or stock repurchases post the date of this press release.
Conference Call
First Industrial will host its quarterly conference call on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). The conference call may be accessed by dialing (833) 890-3273, passcode “First Industrial”. The conference call will also be webcast live on the Investors page of the Company’s website at www.firstindustrial.com. The replay will also be available on the website.
The Company’s third quarter 2026 supplemental information can be viewed at www.firstindustrial.com under the “Investors” tab.
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FFO Definition
First Industrial calculates FFO to be equal to net income available to common stockholders, unitholders and participating securities, plus depreciation and other amortization of real estate, plus impairment of real estate, minus gain (or plus loss) on sale of real estate, adjusted for any associated income tax provisions or benefits. Similar adjustments are made for our share of net income from an unconsolidated joint venture. This calculation methodology is in accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO.
About First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading U.S.-only owner, operator, developer and acquirer of logistics properties. Through our fully integrated operating and investing platform, we provide high quality facilities and industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional firms that are essential for their supply chains. In total, we own and have under development approximately 72.9 million square feet of industrial space concentrated in 15 target MSAs as of September 30, 2026. For more information, please visit us at www.firstindustrial.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and the presentation to which it refers may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). We intend for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, and are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "will," "should" or similar words. Although we believe the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results will not materially differ. Factors that could have a materially adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in national, international, regional and local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically, including impacts and uncertainties arising from trade disputes and tariffs on goods imported to or exported from the United States; changes in legislation/regulation (including laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) and actions of regulatory authorities; our ability to qualify and maintain our status as a real estate investment trust; the availability, cost and attractiveness of financing (including both public and private capital), increases in or prolonged periods of elevated interest rates, and our ability to raise equity capital on attractive terms; the availability and attractiveness of terms of debt repurchases; our ability to retain our credit agency ratings; our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants; changes in the competitive environment in which we operate, including changes in supply, demand and valuation of industrial properties and land in our current and potential markets; our ability to identify, acquire, develop and/or manage properties on favorable terms; our ability to dispose of properties on favorable terms; our ability to successfully integrate acquired properties; potential liability relating to environmental matters; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by our tenants; decreases in rental rates or increases in vacancy rates; higher-than-expected real estate construction costs and delays in development or lease-up timelines; uncertainty and economic impacts of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events; risks associated with cybersecurity breaches, cyberattacks, intrusions
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or other significant disruptions of our information technology networks or systems; potential natural disasters and other catastrophic events, including acts of war or terrorism; insufficient or unavailable insurance coverage; technological developments, particularly those affecting supply chains and logistics; litigation risks, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and potential adverse outcomes; risks associated with our investments in joint ventures, including our lack of sole decision-making authority; and other risks and uncertainties described in Item A, "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our annual report, on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our other Exchange Act reports and public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our outlook only and speak only as of the date of this press release or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, reference should be made to our filings with the SEC.
A schedule of selected financial information is attached.
Contact: Art Harmon
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Marketing
(312) 344-4320
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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
Selected Financial Data
(Unaudited)
(In thousands except per share/Unit data)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Statements of Operations and Other Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 197,115 | $ | 181,430 | $ | 586,882 | $ | 538,667 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Property Expenses | (50,372) | (46,185) | (151,947) | (139,950) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
General and Administrative (a) | (8,607) | (8,552) | (40,431) | (32,883) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joint Venture Development Services Expense | (4) | (190) | (53) | (524) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation of Corporate FF&E | (141) | (147) | (448) | (477) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate | (50,855) | (45,601) | (150,843) | (136,232) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Expenses | (109,979) | (100,675) | (343,722) | (310,066) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on Sale of Real Estate | — | 9,538 | 125,623 | 17,503 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense | (24,787) | (21,731) | (73,074) | (62,922) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs | (1,571) | (1,393) | (4,673) | (3,684) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from Operations Before Equity in Income of Joint Venture and Income Tax Provision | $ | 60,778 | $ | 67,169 | $ | 291,036 | $ | 179,498 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in Income of Joint Venture | 54 | 387 | 244 | 3,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Tax Provision | (309) | (192) | (3,145) | (6,171) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 60,523 | $ | 67,364 | $ | 288,135 | $ | 177,127 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interests | (1,973) | (2,058) | (9,388) | (8,533) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s Common Stockholders and Participating Securities | $ | 58,550 | $ | 65,306 | $ | 278,747 | $ | 168,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.'S COMMON STOCKHOLDERS AND PARTICIPATING SECURITIES TO FFO (d) AND AFFO (d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s Common Stockholders and Participating Securities | $ | 58,550 | $ | 65,306 | $ | 278,747 | $ | 168,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate | 50,855 | 45,601 | 150,843 | 136,232 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate in the Joint Venture (b) | — | 607 | — | 2,182 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interests | 1,973 | 2,058 | 9,388 | 8,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on Sale of Real Estate | — | (9,538) | (125,623) | (17,503) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Venture (b) | (7) | (163) | (85) | (3,743) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in FFO from Joint Venture Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest (b) | (6) | (100) | (19) | (269) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision - Excluded from FFO (c) | — | (257) | 2,300 | 5,408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funds From Operations ("FFO") (NAREIT) (d) | $ | 111,365 | $ | 103,514 | $ | 315,551 | $ | 299,434 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of Equity Based Compensation | 2,543 | 2,020 | 20,209 | 18,293 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of Debt Discounts and Hedge Costs | 262 | 262 | 787 | 553 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs | 1,571 | 1,393 | 4,673 | 3,684 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation of Corporate FF&E | 141 | 147 | 448 | 477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-incremental Building Improvements | (5,845) | (5,641) | (17,655) | (13,229) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-incremental Leasing Costs | (15,264) | (6,401) | (32,891) | (19,580) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capitalized Interest | (2,537) | (3,489) | (8,653) | (9,374) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capitalized Overhead | (1,554) | (1,589) | (6,178) | (6,492) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Straight-Line Rent, Amortization of Above (Below) Market Leases and Lease Inducements | (5,881) | (3,604) | (15,042) | (13,912) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Funds From Operations ("AFFO") (d) | $ | 84,801 | $ | 86,612 | $ | 261,249 | $ | 259,854 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.'S COMMON STOCKHOLDERS AND PARTICIPATING SECURITIES TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (d) AND NOI (d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s Common Stockholders and Participating Securities | $ | 58,550 | $ | 65,306 | $ | 278,747 | $ | 168,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense | 24,787 | 21,731 | 73,074 | 62,922 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate | 50,855 | 45,601 | 150,843 | 136,232 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate in the Joint Venture (b) | — | 607 | — | 2,182 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Provision - Allocable to FFO (c) | 309 | 449 | 845 | 763 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interests | 1,973 | 2,058 | 9,388 | 8,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in FFO from Joint Venture Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest (b) | (6) | (100) | (19) | (269) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs | 1,571 | 1,393 | 4,673 | 3,684 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation of Corporate FF&E | 141 | 147 | 448 | 477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on Sale of Real Estate | — | (9,538) | (125,623) | (17,503) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Venture (b) | (7) | (163) | (85) | (3,743) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision - Excluded from FFO (c) | — | (257) | 2,300 | 5,408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (d) | $ | 138,173 | $ | 127,234 | $ | 394,591 | $ | 367,280 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and Administrative (a) | 8,607 | 8,552 | 40,431 | 32,883 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in FFO from Joint Venture, Net of Noncontrolling Interest (b) | (41) | (731) | (140) | (1,970) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Operating Income ("NOI") (d) | $ | 146,739 | $ | 135,055 | $ | 434,882 | $ | 398,193 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Non-Same Store NOI | (8,362) | (3,767) | (25,022) | (7,513) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Same Store NOI Before Same Store Adjustments (d) | $ | 138,377 | $ | 131,288 | $ | 409,860 | $ | 390,680 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Straight-line Rent | (2,953) | (2,854) | (5,470) | (12,311) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Above (Below) Market Lease Amortization | (186) | (473) | (966) | (1,467) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease Termination Fees | (213) | (44) | (379) | (154) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Same Store NOI (Cash Basis without Termination Fees) (d) | $ | 135,025 | $ | 127,917 | $ | 403,045 | $ | 376,748 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Avg. Number of Shares/Units Outstanding - Basic | 135,943 | 135,479 | 135,931 | 135,461 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Avg. Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic | 132,612 | 132,450 | 132,597 | 132,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Avg. Number of Shares/Units Outstanding - Diluted | 136,554 | 135,920 | 136,507 | 135,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Avg. Number of Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 132,686 | 132,504 | 132,665 | 132,492 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s Common Stockholders and Participating Securities | $ | 58,550 | $ | 65,306 | $ | 278,747 | $ | 168,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Allocation to Participating Securities | (33) | (37) | (134) | (108) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s Common Stockholders | $ | 58,517 | $ | 65,269 | $ | 278,613 | $ | 168,486 | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted Per Share (a) | $ | 0.44 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 2.10 | $ | 1.27 | ||||||||||||||||||
FFO (NAREIT) (d) | $ | 111,365 | $ | 103,514 | $ | 315,551 | $ | 299,434 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Allocation to Participating Securities | (160) | (149) | (438) | (435) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
FFO (NAREIT) Allocable to Common Stockholders and Unitholders | $ | 111,205 | $ | 103,365 | $ | 315,113 | $ | 298,999 | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic Per Share/Unit (a) | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.76 | $ | 2.32 | $ | 2.21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted Per Share/Unit (a) | $ | 0.81 | $ | 0.76 | $ | 2.31 | $ | 2.20 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Common Dividends/Distributions Per Share/Unit | $ | 0.500 | $ | 0.445 | $ | 1.500 | $ | 1.335 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Balance Sheet Data (end of period): | September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Gross Real Estate Investment | $ | 6,636,831 | $ | 6,367,678 | ||||||||||
| Total Assets | 5,872,304 | 5,688,081 | ||||||||||||
| Debt | 2,641,235 | 2,553,396 | ||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 3,002,086 | 2,929,151 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity | 2,870,218 | 2,758,930 | ||||||||||||
(a) Includes $5,570 of advisory costs related to a contested proxy campaign recognized in the first quarter of 2026. Excluding these costs, basic and diluted EPS would have been $2.14 and basic and diluted FFO per share/unit would have been $2.36 and $2.35, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
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Equity in Income of Joint Venture per GAAP Statements of Operations | $ | 54 | $ | 387 | $ | 244 | $ | 3,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Venture | (7) | (163) | (85) | (3,743) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate in the Joint Venture | — | 607 | — | 2,182 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in FFO from Joint Venture Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest | (6) | (100) | (19) | (269) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in FFO from Joint Venture, Net of Noncontrolling Interest | $ | 41 | $ | 731 | $ | 140 | $ | 1,970 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (c) | Income Tax Provision | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Provision per GAAP Statements of Operations | $ | (309) | $ | (192) | $ | (3,145) | $ | (6,171) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Tax (Benefit) Provision - Excluded from FFO | — | (257) | 2,300 | 5,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Tax Provision - Allocable to FFO | $ | (309) | $ | (449) | $ | (845) | $ | (763) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(d) Investors and analysts in the real estate industry commonly use funds from operations ("FFO"), net operating income ("NOI"), adjusted EBITDA and adjusted funds from operations ("AFFO") as supplemental performance measures. While we consider net income, as defined by GAAP, the most appropriate measure of our financial performance, we acknowledge the relevance and widespread use of these supplemental performance measures for evaluating performance and financial position in the real estate industry. FFO principally adjusts for the effects of GAAP depreciation and amortization of real estate assets to account for the inherent assumption that real estate asset values rise or fall with market conditions. NOI provides a measure of rental operations, and does not factor in depreciation and amortization and non-property specific expenses such as general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA further evaluates the ability to incur and service debt, fund dividends and meet other cash obligations. AFFO provides a tool to further evaluate the ability to fund dividends, adjusting for additional factors such as straight-line rent and certain capital expenditures.
These supplemental performance measures are commonly used in various financial analyses including ratio calculations, pricing multiples/yields and returns and valuation metrics used to measure financial position, performance and value. We calculate our supplemental measures as follows:
FFO is calculated as net income available to common stockholders, unitholders and participating securities, plus depreciation and other amortization of real estate, plus impairment of real estate, minus gain (or plus loss) on sale of real estate, adjusted for any associated income tax provisions or benefits. Similar adjustments are made for our share of net income from an unconsolidated joint venture. This calculation methodology is in accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO.
NOI is calculated as total property revenues minus property expenses such as real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses.
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Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as NOI plus equity in FFO from our investment in joint venture (net of noncontrolling interest) and minus general and administrative expenses.
AFFO is calculated as adjusted EBITDA minus interest expense, capitalized interest and overhead, plus amortization of debt discounts and hedge costs, minus straight-line rent, amortization of above (below) market leases, lease inducements and provision for income taxes allocable to FFO or plus income tax benefit allocable to FFO, plus amortization of equity based compensation and minus non-incremental capital expenditures. Non-incremental capital expenditures refer to building improvements and leasing costs required to maintain current revenues plus tenant improvements amortized back to the tenant over the lease term. Excluded are first generation leasing costs, capital expenditures underwritten at acquisition and development/redevelopment costs.
FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO do not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and are not necessarily indicative of cash available for debt repayment or dividend payments. They should not be considered substitutes of GAAP measures such as net income, cash flows or liquidity measures. Furthermore, the methodologies used to calculate these measures may vary across real estate companies, limiting comparability.
We consider cash basis same store NOI ("SS NOI") to be a useful supplemental measure of our operating performance. We believe SS NOI enhances the comparability of a company's real estate portfolio to that of other real estate companies. Same store properties are properties that were owned and placed in service prior to January 1, 2025 and held as an in service property through the end of the current reporting period including certain income-producing land parcels, and developments and redevelopments that were placed in service prior to January 1, 2025 (the "Same Store Pool"). Properties acquired with occupancy of at least 75% at acquisition are placed in service, unless we anticipate tenant move-outs within two years of ownership would reduce occupancy below 75%, in which case such properties are placed in service upon the earlier of reaching 90% occupancy or twelve months after tenant move out. Properties acquired with less than 75% occupancy are placed in service upon the earlier of reaching 90% occupancy or one year following acquisition. Developments, redevelopments and acquired income-producing land parcels for which our ultimate intent is to redevelop or develop are placed in service upon the earlier of reaching 90% occupancy or one year after construction completion.
We define SS NOI as NOI, less NOI from properties not in the Same Store Pool, and further adjusted to exclude the impact of straight-line rent, the amortization of above (below) market rent and the impact of lease termination fees. These items are excluded because we believe excluding them provides a more meaningful reflection of cash-basis rental growth and allows for a more consistent year-over-year analysis of property-level performance. SS NOI does not reflect general and administrative expense, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, income tax benefit and expense, gains and losses on the sale of real estate, equity in income or loss from joint venture, joint venture fees, joint venture development services expense, capital expenditures and leasing costs. SS NOI should not be considered an alternative to net income or cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP, nor should it be used as a substitute in evaluating our liquidity or overall operating performance. Additionally, our method for calculating SS NOI may differ from the methods used by other real estate companies, limiting comparability.