NETSTREIT (NYSE: NTST) raises 2026 guidance on Q1 growth, $239M investments
NETSTREIT Corp. reported strong first-quarter 2026 growth and raised its full-year outlook. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $5.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, up from $0.02 a year earlier. Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) rose to $33.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared with $0.32, supported by revenue growth to $57.1 million from $45.9 million.
The company completed $239.0 million of gross investment activity at a 7.5% blended cash yield and generated net investment activity of $211.1 million. Its portfolio reached 804 investments across 46 states with 99.9% occupancy and a 10.2-year weighted average lease term, and 58.3% of annualized base rent from investment grade or investment grade profile tenants.
NETSTREIT increased 2026 AFFO per share guidance to $1.36–$1.39 and raised net investment activity guidance to $550–$650 million. Liquidity totaled about $1.13 billion, with pro forma adjusted net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAre of 3.2x, aided by $314.3 million of gross forward equity sales in the quarter.
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- Strong earnings and cash flow growth: Net income per diluted share rose from $0.02 to $0.06 and AFFO per diluted share increased to $0.34, supported by revenue growth from $45.9 million to $57.1 million.
- Guidance raised materially: 2026 AFFO per share guidance increased to $1.36–$1.39 and net investment activity guidance jumped from $350–$450 million to $550–$650 million, signaling higher expected deployment.
- Robust balance sheet and liquidity: Pro forma adjusted net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAre is 3.2x with approximately $1.13 billion of total liquidity, including the impact of $314.3 million of gross forward equity sales.
- High-quality, stable portfolio: 99.9% occupancy, a 10.2-year weighted average lease term, and 58.3% of annualized base rent from investment grade or investment grade profile tenants support durable cash flows.
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- None.
Insights
NETSTREIT posts strong Q1 growth, raises 2026 guidance, and keeps leverage moderate.
NETSTREIT delivered solid fundamental growth in early 2026. Rental revenue rose to $57.1M from $45.9M, while AFFO per diluted share increased to $0.34. Net income per diluted share tripled to $0.06, helped by a larger, mostly occupied portfolio and disciplined expenses.
The company accelerated capital deployment, completing $239.0M of gross investment activity at a 7.5% cash yield and achieving $211.1M of net investment. The portfolio remains 99.9% occupied with a 10.2-year weighted average lease term, and 58.3% of annualized base rent comes from investment grade or investment grade profile tenants, supporting cash flow durability.
Management raised 2026 AFFO per share guidance to $1.36–$1.39 and lifted net investment guidance to $550–$650M, while acknowledging $0.03–$0.06 per share of dilution from outstanding forward equity. Even after $314.3M of gross forward equity sales, pro forma adjusted net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAre is 3.2%, and total liquidity is about $1.13B, giving capacity to fund the expanded pipeline.
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For 2026, NETSTREIT raised AFFO per share guidance to $1.36–$1.39 and increased net investment activity guidance to $550.0–$650.0 million, incorporating $0.03–$0.06 per share of estimated dilution from outstanding forward equity.
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| (d) | Exhibits. | ||||||||||
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||||||||||
| 99.1 | Press release dated April 20, 2026 | ||||||||||
| 99.2 | First quarter 2026 supplemental financial information | ||||||||||
| 99.3 | First quarter 2026 investor presentation | ||||||||||
| 104 | Cover page interactive data file (embedded within the inline XBRL document). | ||||||||||
| NETSTREIT Corp. | ||||||||||||||
| April 20, 2026 | /s/ DANIEL DONLAN | |||||||||||||
| Date | Daniel Donlan | |||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||||||||
| (Principal Financial Officer) | ||||||||||||||

| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
Net Income per Diluted Share | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.02 | 200.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Funds from Operations per Diluted Share | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.29 | 10.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Core Funds from Operations per Diluted Share | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.30 | 6.7 | % | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Funds from Operations per Diluted Share | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.32 | 6.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Number of Investments | Amount | ||||||||||
| Investments | 58 | $ | 238,964 | ||||||||
| Less Dispositions | 5 | 11,053 | |||||||||
Less Loan Repayments1 | 7 | 16,815 | |||||||||
| Net Investment Activity | $ | 211,096 | |||||||||
| Investment Activity | |||||||||||
| Cash Yield % | 7.5 | % | |||||||||
| % of ABR derived from Investment Grade Tenants | 20.3 | % | |||||||||
| % of ABR derived from Investment Grade Profile Tenants | 14.4 | % | |||||||||
| Weighted Average Lease Term (years) | 14.1 | ||||||||||
| Disposition Activity | |||||||||||
| Cash Yield % | 6.6 | % | |||||||||
| Weighted Average Lease Term (years) | 11.3 | ||||||||||
Loan Repayments | |||||||||||
| Cash Yield % | 9.2 | % | |||||||||
| Developments | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||
Amount Funded During the Quarter | $ | 5,407 | |||
| As of March 31, 2026 | |||||
| Number of Developments | 4 | ||||
Amount Funded to Date | 10,918 | ||||
Estimated Funding Remaining on Developments | 20,910 | ||||
| Total Estimated Development Cost | $ | 31,828 | |||
| As of March 31, 2026 | |||||
| Number of Investments | 804 | ||||
| ABR | $ | 214,227 | |||
| States | 46 | ||||
| Square Feet | 14,498,665 | ||||
| Tenants | 138 | ||||
| Industries | 28 | ||||
| Occupancy | 99.9 | % | |||
| Weighted Average Lease Term (years) | 10.2 | ||||
| Investment Grade % | 42.3 | % | |||
| Investment Grade Profile % | 16.1 | % | |||
Leverage1 | As of March 31, 2026 | ||||
Net Debt / Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre | 6.3x | ||||
Adjusted Net Debt / Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre | 3.2x | ||||
Pro Forma Adjusted Net Debt / Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre | 3.2x | ||||
Liquidity | As of March 31, 2026 | ||||
Unused Unsecured Revolver Capacity | $ | 411,850 | |||
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 11,058 | ||||
Net Value of Unsettled Forward Equity | 605,622 | ||||
| Undrawn Term Loan Balance | 100,000 | ||||
| Total Liquidity | $ | 1,128,530 | |||
Subsequent ATM Sales2 | 5,952 | ||||
| Total Pro Forma Liquidity | $ | 1,134,482 | |||
| February 2026 Forward Equity Offering | As of March 31, 2026 | ||||
| Shares Sold | 12,627,000 | ||||
Weighted Average Price Per Share (Gross) | $ | 19.00 | |||
| Net Value of Unsettled Forward Equity | $ | 228,409 | |||
| ATM Program | |||||
Shares Sold During Quarter | 3,956,031 | ||||
Weighted Average Price Per Share (Gross) | $ | 18.81 | |||
| Net Value of Unsettled Forward Equity | $ | 73,529 | |||
Forward Equity Settlement Activity | As of March 31, 2026 | ||||
Shares Settled During Quarter | 4,000,000 | ||||
Weighted Average Price Per Share (Gross) | $ | 16.98 | |||
| Net Value of Settled Proceeds | $ | 67,930 | |||
Unsettled Forward Equity | |||||
| Shares Unsettled as of March 31, 2026 | 34,201,865 | ||||
Weighted Average Price Per Share (Gross) | $ | 18.45 | |||
| Net Value of Unsettled Forward Equity as of March 31, 2026 | $ | 605,622 | |||
| As of March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding Forward Equity Offerings | Shares Issued | Shares Settled | Shares Remaining | Net Proceeds Received | Anticipated Net Proceeds Remaining | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 2024 Follow On | 11,040,000 | 6,200,000 | 4,840,000 | $ | 105,819 | $ | 81,676 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2024 ATM | 107,500 | — | 107,500 | — | 1,844 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q2 2024 ATM | 1,635,600 | — | 1,635,600 | — | 28,055 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| July 2025 Follow On | 12,420,000 | 8,155,053 | 4,264,947 | 137,050 | 71,250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q3 2025 ATM | 1,045,195 | — | 1,045,195 | — | 18,614 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q4 2025 ATM | 5,725,592 | — | 5,725,592 | — | 102,245 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2026 ATM | 3,956,031 | — | 3,956,031 | — | 73,529 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 2026 Follow On | 12,627,000 | — | 12,627,000 | — | 228,409 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 48,556,918 | 14,355,053 | 34,201,865 | $ | 242,869 | $ | 605,622 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Real estate, at cost: | |||||||||||
| Land | $ | 857,293 | $ | 772,417 | |||||||
| Buildings and improvements | 1,695,969 | 1,590,714 | |||||||||
| Total real estate, at cost | 2,553,262 | 2,363,131 | |||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation | (205,787) | (188,858) | |||||||||
| Property under development | 10,880 | 5,500 | |||||||||
| Real estate held for investment, net | 2,358,355 | 2,179,773 | |||||||||
| Assets held for sale | 57,692 | 40,976 | |||||||||
| Mortgage loans receivable, net | 130,325 | 142,464 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 11,058 | 14,467 | |||||||||
| Lease intangible assets, net | 181,632 | 173,440 | |||||||||
| Other assets, net | 70,766 | 63,076 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,809,828 | $ | 2,614,196 | |||||||
| Liabilities and equity | |||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Term loans, net | $ | 1,143,284 | $ | 1,093,331 | |||||||
| Revolving credit facility | 88,000 | — | |||||||||
| Mortgage note payable, net | 7,801 | 7,814 | |||||||||
| Lease intangible liabilities, net | 16,290 | 16,910 | |||||||||
| Liabilities related to assets held for sale | 1,029 | 1,016 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities | 42,003 | 42,559 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,298,407 | 1,161,630 | |||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Equity: | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | |||||||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 97,253,523 and 93,070,533 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 973 | 931 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,769,473 | 1,701,572 | |||||||||
| Distributions in excess of retained earnings | (267,741) | (251,926) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 2,384 | (4,565) | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 1,505,089 | 1,446,012 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 6,332 | 6,554 | |||||||||
| Total equity | 1,511,421 | 1,452,566 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 2,809,828 | $ | 2,614,196 | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||
| Rental revenue (including reimbursable) | $ | 54,027 | $ | 42,590 | |||||||
| Interest income on loans receivable | 3,035 | 3,075 | |||||||||
| Other revenue | — | 245 | |||||||||
| Total revenues | 57,062 | 45,910 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||
| Property | 5,404 | 4,803 | |||||||||
| General and administrative | 5,755 | 5,169 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 24,463 | 20,923 | |||||||||
| Provisions for impairment | 2,062 | 3,616 | |||||||||
| Transaction costs, net | (60) | 47 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 37,624 | 34,558 | |||||||||
| Other (expense) income | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (14,266) | (11,460) | |||||||||
| Gain on sales of real estate, net | 119 | 2,075 | |||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | (46) | |||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 434 | (205) | |||||||||
| Total other expense, net | (13,713) | (9,636) | |||||||||
| Net income before income taxes | 5,725 | 1,716 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | (14) | (16) | |||||||||
| Net income | 5,711 | 1,700 | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 24 | 9 | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to common stockholders | $ | 5,687 | $ | 1,691 | |||||||
| Amounts available to common stockholders per common share: | |||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares: | |||||||||||
| Basic | 95,543,920 | 81,644,492 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 99,107,642 | 82,132,524 | |||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 5,711 | $ | 1,700 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real estate | 24,387 | 20,850 | |||||||||
| Provisions for impairment | 1,488 | 3,616 | |||||||||
| Gain on sales of real estate, net | (119) | (2,075) | |||||||||
| FFO | 31,467 | 24,091 | |||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Non-recurring executive transition costs, severance, and related charges | — | 76 | |||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment and other related costs | — | 403 | |||||||||
| Other loss | 574 | — | |||||||||
| Core FFO | 32,041 | 24,570 | |||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Straight-line rent adjustments | (2,153) | (954) | |||||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 971 | 664 | |||||||||
| Amortization of above/below-market assumed debt | 29 | 29 | |||||||||
| Amortization of loan origination costs and discounts | (133) | (77) | |||||||||
| Amortization of lease-related intangibles | 47 | (70) | |||||||||
| Earned development interest | 116 | 43 | |||||||||
| Capitalized interest expense | (88) | (50) | |||||||||
| Non-cash interest expense | 705 | 705 | |||||||||
| Non-cash compensation expense | 1,689 | 1,388 | |||||||||
| AFFO | $ | 33,224 | $ | 26,248 | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic | 95,543,920 | 81,644,492 | |||||||||
| Operating partnership units outstanding | 407,714 | 424,956 | |||||||||
| Unvested restricted stock units and LTIP Units | 524,946 | 63,076 | |||||||||
| Unsettled shares under open forward equity contracts | 2,631,062 | — | |||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 99,107,642 | 82,132,524 | |||||||||
| FFO per common share, diluted | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.29 | |||||||
| Core FFO per common share, diluted | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.30 | |||||||
| AFFO per common share, diluted | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.32 | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 5,711 | $ | 1,700 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real estate | 24,387 | 20,850 | |||||||||
| Amortization of lease-related intangibles | 47 | (70) | |||||||||
| Non-real estate depreciation and amortization | 76 | 73 | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 14,266 | 11,460 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 14 | 16 | |||||||||
| Amortization of loan origination costs and discounts | (133) | (77) | |||||||||
| EBITDA | 44,368 | 33,952 | |||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Provisions for impairment | 1,488 | 3,616 | |||||||||
| Gain on sales of real estate, net | (119) | (2,075) | |||||||||
| EBITDAre | 45,737 | 35,493 | |||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Straight-line rent adjustments | (2,153) | (954) | |||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment and other related costs | — | 403 | |||||||||
| Non-recurring executive transition costs, severance and related charges | — | 76 | |||||||||
| Other loss | 574 | — | |||||||||
| Other non-recurring (income) expense, net | (31) | 364 | |||||||||
| Transaction costs, net | (60) | 47 | |||||||||
| Non-cash compensation expense | 1,689 | 1,388 | |||||||||
Adjustment for construction in process (1) | 208 | 146 | |||||||||
Adjustment for intraquarter investment activities (2) | 2,964 | 1,162 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDAre | $ | 48,928 | $ | 38,125 | |||||||
Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre (3) | $ | 195,712 | |||||||||
Net Debt | As of March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||
| Principal amount of total debt | $ | 1,245,999 | |||||||||
| Less: Cash, cash, equivalents and restricted cash | (11,058) | 11,058 | |||||||||
| Net Debt | 1,234,941 | ||||||||||
Less: Net value of unsettled forward equity(4) | (605,622) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Debt | $ | 629,319 | |||||||||
Less: Subsequent ATM Sales (5) | (5,952) | ||||||||||
| Pro Forma Adjusted Net Debt | $ | 623,367 | |||||||||
| Leverage | |||||||||||
| Net Debt / Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre | 6.3 | x | |||||||||
| Adjusted Net Debt / Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre | 3.2 | x | |||||||||
| Pro Forma Adjusted Net Debt / Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre | 3.2 | x | |||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 5,711 | $ | 1,700 | |||||||
| General and administrative | 5,755 | 5,169 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 24,463 | 20,923 | |||||||||
| Provisions for impairment | 2,062 | 3,616 | |||||||||
| Transaction costs, net | (60) | 47 | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 14,266 | 11,460 | |||||||||
| Gain on sales of real estate, net | (119) | (2,075) | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 14 | 16 | |||||||||
| Amortization of loan origination costs and discounts | (133) | (77) | |||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | 46 | |||||||||
| Interest income on mortgage loans receivable | (3,035) | (3,075) | |||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (465) | 495 | |||||||||
| Property-Level NOI | 48,459 | 38,245 | |||||||||
| Straight-line rent adjustments | (2,153) | (954) | |||||||||
| Amortization of lease-related intangibles | 47 | (70) | |||||||||
| Property-Level Cash NOI | $ | 46,353 | $ | 37,221 | |||||||
Adjustment for intraquarter acquisitions, dispositions, and completed development (1) | 3,117 | ||||||||||
| Property-Level Cash NOI Estimated Run Rate | $ | 49,470 | |||||||||