- NNN REIT (NNN) Gets Higher Price Target from Citi Ahead of Market Outlook
May 16, 2026
NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) is included among the 11 Best Rising Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now.NNN REIT (NNN) Gets Higher Price Target from Citi Ahead of Market Outlook
On May 7, Citi raised its price target on NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) to $46 from $42 and maintained a Neutral rating on the stock.
During the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call, CEO Stephen Horn said NNN’s disciplined, efficient, and self-funded growth strategy continued to deliver solid results. He pointed to first-quarter investment activity that included 15 transactions across 41 properties, representing total investments of $145 million at an initial cash yield of 7.5%.
Horn also highlighted the company’s liquidity position, which stood at $1.2 billion, along with its weighted average debt maturity of nearly 11 years, one of the longest in the industry. The company also raised its 2026 AFFO per share guidance to a range of $3.53 to $3.59. Horn said NNN plans to take a more proactive approach to asset sales during 2026 as part of its long-term effort to improve portfolio quality.
On the operating side, Horn said NNN renewed 36 of 43 lease expirations at rental rates that were 2% higher than previous levels. He added that seven properties were leased to new tenants at rents roughly 10% above prior levels. Occupancy also improved by 30 basis points from the previous quarter to 98.6%.
NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) is a fully integrated real estate investment trust that acquires, owns, invests in, and develops properties. The company primarily leases its properties to retail tenants under long-term net lease agreements and mainly holds them for investment purposes.
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- NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NNN): President & CEO Steve Horn Interviewed by Advisor Access
May 12, 2026
NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NNN): 36 Years of Annual Dividend Increases
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Advisor Access spoke at length with Steve Horn, president and CEO.
Advisor Access: Would you give us a brief overview of NNN REIT and describe what sets it apart in the REIT sector?
Steve Horn: We own a robust portfolio of 3,711 properties across all 50 states with more than 39 million square feet of gross leasable area and a 20-year average occupancy rate of 98.3%...
AA: NNN has just released its first quarter 2026 earnings. What are some of the highlights?
SH: NNN continued its momentum from 2025 and delivered solid operating and financial performance to kick off 2026. We acquired $145 million of real estate in the first quarter, following a record year in 2025. Our acquisition activity drove an almost 7% year-over-year increase in our annualized base rent, while our leasing and asset management teams remained active, increasing overall occupancy to 98.6%…
AA:Over the past 25 years, NNN has delivered a 12.0% average annual total shareholder return and 2025 marked the 36th consecutive year of annual dividend increases, the third longest such track record of all public REITs. How have you been able to accomplish these?
SH: As you can imagine, there is a lot that goes into this long of a track record, but at the heart of it all is the disciplined execution of our time-tested investment philosophy…
AA: In 2025, you made investments of $931 million. What is your strategy for selling and buying assets?
SH: We typically think about portfolio diversification in terms of tenant, line of trade, and geography. We lease to over 400 tenants, which helps further diversify our cash flows…
AA: Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
SH: NNN has been investing in net lease real estate since 1984 and utilizes a proven investment framework that has delivered disciplined growth over multiple decades…
AA: Thank you for your insights, Steve.
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- NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NNN): President & CEO Steve Horn Interviewed by Advisor Access
May 12, 2026 · globenewswire.com
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advisor Access spoke at length with Steve Horn, president and CEO. Advisor Access: Would you give us a brief overview of NNN REIT and describe what sets it apart in the REIT sector?
- NNN REIT, INC. (NYSE: NNN): PRESIDENT & CEO STEVE HORN INTERVIEWED BY ADVISOR ACCESS
May 12, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADVISOR ACCESS SPOKE AT LENGTH WITH STEVE HORN, PRESIDENT AND CEO. ADVISOR ACCESS: WOULD YOU GIVE US A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF NNN REIT AND DESCRIBE WHAT SETS IT APART IN THE REIT SECTOR?
- NNN REIT: Still No Reason To Jump In
May 9, 2026 · seekingalpha.com
NNN REIT, Inc. is reaffirmed as a hold, with valuation reflecting a justified premium to invested capital based on current investment spreads. NNN's stock performance closely tracks the NAREIT Free Standing Retail sector, with an R-squared of 0.88 and beta of 1.02, indicating near-pure sector exposure. The current investment spread is 59 basis points (cap rate 7.3% vs. WACC 6.71%), which is positive but not compelling for sector outperformance.
- NNN REIT: This Dividend Champion Belongs In Retirement Portfolios
May 8, 2026 · seekingalpha.com
NNN REIT remains a Buy, offering an attractive valuation with a solid margin of safety and a sustainable, growing dividend yield. NNN delivered a strong Q1, with AFFO of $0.87 per share, 98.6% occupancy, and several acquisitions at a 7.5% cap rate. Management's proactive portfolio optimization and zero exposure to recent major tenant bankruptcies—unlike peers—underscore NNN's resilience versus peers.
- NNN REIT, Inc. Publishes 2025-26 Corporate Sustainability Report
May 4, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NNN) ("NNN" or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust, announced that it has published its annual Corporate Sustainability Report.
The report details the Company's continued commitment to sustainable strategies and actions concerning environmental, social and governance issues. The reporting process is guided by the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board), and TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) standards as well as other disclosure efforts, including industry best practices, investor requests and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"We are pleased to share this year's Corporate Sustainability Report, which highlights our focus on creating long-term value for our shareholders," said Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer. "Our approach is grounded in disciplined corporate governance, a supportive and engaging environment for our associates, meaningful investment in the communities we serve, and an ongoing commitment to sustainability."
To learn more about the Company's corporate sustainability efforts, please view the full report here: www.nnnreit.com/corporate-sustainability/governance/reporting/corporate-sustainability-reports/.
ABOUT NNN REIT, INC.
NNN invests in high-quality properties subject generally to long-term, net leases with minimal ongoing capital expenditures. As of March 31, 2026, the Company owned 3,711 properties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with a gross leasable area of approximately 39.6 million square feet and a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.1 years. NNN is one of only three publicly traded real estate investment trusts to have increased annual dividends for 36 or more consecutive years. For more information on the Company, visit www.nnnreit.com.The NNN REIT 2025-26 Corporate Sustainability ReportNNN REIT, Inc. (PRNewsfoto/National Retail Properties, Inc.)Cision
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- NNN REIT, Inc. Publishes 2025-26 Corporate Sustainability Report
May 4, 2026 · prnewswire.com
ORLANDO, Fla., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NNN) ("NNN" or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust, announced that it has published its annual Corporate Sustainability Report.
- NNN REIT, INC. PUBLISHES 2025-26 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
May 4, 2026
ORLANDO, FLA., MAY 4, 2026 /PRNEWSWIRE/ -- NNN REIT, INC. (NYSE: NNN) ("NNN" OR THE "COMPANY"), A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAS PUBLISHED ITS ANNUAL CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.
- REITs Excel, Earnings Swell, Fed Rebels
May 3, 2026 · seekingalpha.com
U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.
