Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE reported its full year (FY) 2025 earnings, highlighting strong retail performance driven by increased footfall and tenant sales, dynamic leasing activity, and record low vacancy rates. The company posted a recurring net result of EUR 1.45 billion and an IFRS net result of EUR 1.27 billion for the period. Adjusted recurring earnings per share (AREPS) reached EUR 9.58 for FY 2025, with a proposed distribution of EUR 4.50 per share, representing an increase of approximately 30%. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio improved by around 3.55 percentage points, supported by EUR 2.2 billion of completed or secured disposals and a 1.7% portfolio revaluation. Key corporate developments during the year included the opening of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, the extension and rebranding of Westfield Černý Most, and the launch of capital-light growth initiatives such as the first franchising contract in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the acquisition of a 25% stake in St James Quarter in Edinburgh. The company also reported successful financing and hedging activities, along with a reduction in hybrid costs. Looking ahead, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE forecasts 2026 AREPS in the range of EUR 9.15 to EUR 9.30 and targets a 2026 distribution of EUR 5.50 per share. The management emphasized further group simplification, innovation, and leveraging proprietary data and AI capabilities as strategic priorities for the coming year. The next scheduled financial events include a Q1 2026 trading update on April 23, 2026, the Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2026, and a distribution payment on May 19, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
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