Charter Hall Retail REIT's (ASX:CQR) fiscal first-half results were operationally sound with an improvement in group debt margins that translates into a AU$6.4 million benefit to the fiscal year's annualized earnings, according to a Feb. 6 report by Jefferies.

On Feb. 6, the company reported earnings of AU$0.1301 per unit and income of AU$136.2 million for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2025.

The company is also poised for additional earnings benefits in the second half and in fiscal 2027, Jefferies said.

Jefferies also believes that the company's current price does not match its income stability and earnings outlook.

The investment firm maintained CQR's buy rating but raised its price target to AU$4.44 from AU$4.43.

Shares of Charter Hall Retail REIT rose 5% in recent Monday trade.