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Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. ARE

Real Estate Investment Trusts · SIC 6798 · Vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

46.00USD+8.80% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Alexandria Real Estate Equities is a REIT specialised in life science real estate, developing and operating Megacampus ecosystems in top innovation clusters in the United States. The company is going through a period of pressure: weaker occupancy, moderate demand for laboratory space and a dividend cut, but it keeps a solid balance sheet and a long debt maturity profile. The figure of 20.75 billion USD is total market capitalisation at year-end 2025, and total revenues of 3.03 billion USD in 2025 show the scale of the business.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) stock was 46.00 USD (+8.80% on the day), with market capitalisation 8.0 bn USD, dividend yield 6.26%, beta 0.78, 52-week range 39.91–59.69 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 671.2 m USD (−10.7% YoY), net income of -637.7 m USD, diluted EPS -3.74 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
8.0 bn USD
shares as of 15 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -8.41 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
-18.29%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
6.26%
DPS 12m 2.88
Beta (2y)
0.78
Volatility (1y) 45%
52-week range
39.9159.69

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
56.3
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
39.13 – 46.09
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.99 · band width 16.3%
SMA 50 / 200
47.51 / 49.34
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-1.29 / -1.84
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+0.3%−1.1%+1.4 pp—
3 months−8.2%−0.5%−7.7 pp—
6 months+0.4%+4.4%−4.0 pp—
Year to date−6.0%+12.3%−18.3 pp—
1 year−14.8%+13.5%−28.3 pp+7.5%
3 years−55.0%+76.4%−131.5 pp+19.0%
5 years−77.7%+63.7%−141.4 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−33.1%
23 Jan 2026 → 28 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−82.1%
29 Dec 2021 → 28 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−25.9%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
671.2 m USD
−10.7% YoY
Net income
-637.7 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-3.74
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-95.0% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue788.9 m758.2 m762.0 m751.9 m754.4 m671.0 m662.8 m671.2 m
Depreciation & amortisation330.1 m342.1 m346.1 m340.2 m322.1 m305.4 m304.4 m304.4 m
Interest expense55.7 m50.9 m55.3 m54.9 m65.7 m64.6 m64.3 m79.7 m
Net income-62.2 m-8.9 m-107.0 m-232.8 m-1.1 bn361.7 m-72.8 m-637.7 m
Diluted EPS-0.36 ≈-0.07-0.64-1.38-6.34 ≈2.10-0.43-3.74
Operating cash flow274.2 m207.9 m460.2 m ≈433.5 m ≈312.4 m196.6 m337.0 m ≈341.8 m ≈
Dividends paid227.2 m230.0 m227.2 m ≈227.2 m ≈227.0 m123.8 m123.8 m ≈123.8 m ≈
Share repurchases50.1 m208.2 m0 ≈0 ≈000 ≈0 ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue1.3 bn1.5 bn1.9 bn2.1 bn2.6 bn2.9 bn3.1 bn3.0 bn
Revenue YoY+17.7%+15.4%+23.1%+12.1%+22.5%+11.5%+8.0%−2.9%
Net income379.3 m363.2 m771.0 m571.2 m521.7 m103.6 m322.9 m-1.4 bn
Net income YoY+124.3%−4.3%+112.3%−25.9%−8.7%−80.1%+211.6%−542.7%
Diluted EPS3.523.126.013.823.180.541.80-8.44
Diluted EPS YoY+122.8%−11.4%+92.6%−36.4%−16.8%−83.0%+233.3%−568.9%
net %28.6%23.7%40.9%27.0%20.1%3.6%10.4%-47.2%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
549.1 m USD
Financial debt
12.4 bn USD
Net debt
11.9 bn USD
Equity
19.1 bn USD
Total assets
34.1 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.65x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
-6.9%
ROA
-4.0%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
2.9 bn
2024
3.1 bn
2025
3.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
74.2 m
2024
185.8 m
2025
226.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Net income
2023
103.6 m
2024
322.9 m
2025
-1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.54
2024
1.80
2025
-8.44

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
170.9 m
2024
172.1 m
2025
170.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
4.96
2024
5.19
2025
4.68

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
618.2 m
2024
552.1 m
2025
549.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
26.6 m
2024
39.6 m
2025
70.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Total assets
2023
36.8 bn
2024
37.5 bn
2025
34.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
11.3 bn
2024
12.2 bn
2025
12.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
14.1 bn
2024
15.1 bn
2025
14.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Equity
2023
22.6 bn
2024
22.4 bn
2025
19.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
175.0 m
2024
173.1 m
2025
173.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Oct 2025verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
1.6 bn
2024
1.5 bn
2025
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-2.5 bn
2024
-1.5 bn
2025
362.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
674.2 m
2024
-93.3 m
2025
-1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
847.5 m
2024
898.6 m
2025
911.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
0
2024
50.1 m
2025
208.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Jan 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-2.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
9.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
-542.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
-568.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
-51.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
-9.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
-4.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
insufficient data
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
12.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
1.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
8.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
20.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-18.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
2.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
7.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
6.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
7.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 4 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 50.0% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

46.00 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 8.0 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
8.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-9.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
-51.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-2.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
6.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

19/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 15 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 26 Oct 2026
verified 1622derived 126

Score by group

50% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
76.91
USD per share
Mid
115.78
USD per share
High
162.35
USD per share
Price: 46.00 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 151.7% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 60.3% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 61.50 – 241.99 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)61.50 – 82.71 (Mid 70.54)
  • Peers: P/B92.33 – 241.99 (Mid 161.02)
    32 companies used · median multiple 1.9x · quartiles 1.1x – 2.8x
    AKR, ALX, BRX, CHCT, COLD, DLR, DOC, EPR, ESS, EXR, FPI, FRT, GNL, HST, IRT, JBGS, KIM, LXP, NHI, O, PLD, PSA, RLJ, SELF, SITC, SLG, STAG, UDR, VICI, VMRK, VTR, WELL
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 50.0% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality-9.1%6 (vs peers)13%
EBITDA margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth5.3%53 (on a fixed band)17%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/B · Valuation0.5x100 (vs peers)39%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Dividend yield · Returns6.3%82 (vs peers)30%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Growth53/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial6/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial82/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES, INC. (ARE). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 3.0 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -2.9%; net margin -51.8%; ROE -9.1%.

The estimated value range is 76.91–162.35 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 115.78 USD, the price of 46.00 USD leaves a potential of 151.7% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 60.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 50.0% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • P/B: 0.5x
  • Dividend yield: 6.3%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • ROE: -9.1%
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): EBITDA margin, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), Payout ratio (EPS).

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 28.8x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 15.8x
P/S
2.9x
vertical median 6.9x
below median (−57.9%)
P/B
0.5x
vertical median 2.0x
below median (−72.9%)
ROE
-9.1%
vertical median 7.6%
below median (−219.5%)
Net margin
-51.8%
vertical median 22.8%
below median (−327.3%)
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 37.9%
Revenue YoY
-2.9%
vertical median 4.7%
below median (−161.7%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 4.8x
Dividend yield
6.3%
vertical median 4.5%
above median (+38.2%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WELLWelltower Inc.181.9 bn106.24.0%12.7%+35.6%+19% / +178%
PLDPrologis, Inc.122.5 bn33.17.1%42.5%+7.2%+2% / +14%
EQIXEquinix Inc104.3 bn63.311.5%16.4%+5.4%+40% / +29%
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation90.4 bn27.390.6%30.7%+5.1%+7% / −7%
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.65.0 bn48.36.2%21.7%+10.0%+15% / +33%
PSAPublic Storage64.0 bn34.916.0%37.8%+2.7%+25% / +32%
ORealty Income Corporation56.3 bn40.83.6%22.9%+9.1%+3% / +10%
VTRVentas, Inc.47.2 bn167.81.9%4.0%+18.5%+11% / +95%
CCICrown Castle Inc.39.2 bn48.6—20.1%−4.4%+1% / −21%
IRMIron Mountain Inc35.3 bn84.0—5.7%+12.2%+37% / +85%
EXRExtra Space Storage Inc.33.6 bn32.77.9%29.9%+3.7%+21% / +24%
VICIVICI Properties Inc.27.8 bn11.68.3%56.5%+4.1%−12% / −16%
VMRKVivmark Residential23.9 bn27.98.1%—+4.8%+3% / +12%
SBACSba Communications Corporation20.7 bn21.1—34.5%+5.1%+1% / −21%
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.17.9 bn17.515.8%16.5%+7.6%+48% / +49%
ESSEssex Property Trust, Inc.17.5 bn41.78.0%22.7%+6.4%+3% / +27%
KIMKimco Realty Corporation17.4 bn28.65.8%27.8%+5.1%+25% / +34%
DOCHealthpeak Properties, Inc.13.9 bn37.14.9%12.3%+4.5%+10% / +16%
UDRUDR, Inc.11.8 bn17.521.8%40.8%+2.4%+2% / +11%
FRTFederal Realty Investment Trust9.9 bn19.915.6%38.6%+6.4%+16% / +20%
BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc.9.3 bn22.014.2%30.0%+6.7%+16% / +40%
AREAlexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.8.0 bn—-9.1%-51.8%−2.9%−15% / −55%
STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc.7.3 bn27.17.6%29.9%+10.1%−4% / +6%
EPREpr Properties4.7 bn16.812.7%38.8%+2.9%+16% / +36%
COLDAmericold Realty Trust, Inc.4.3 bn—-16.5%-17.4%−2.4%+40% / −46%

1- and 3-year price returns: for ARE from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Alexandria Real Estate Equities is a REIT specialised in life science real estate, developing and operating Megacampus ecosystems in top innovation clusters in the United States. The company is going through a period of pressure: weaker occupancy, moderate demand for laboratory space and a dividend cut, but it keeps a solid balance sheet and a long debt maturity profile. The figure of 20.75 billion USD is total market capitalisation at year-end 2025 1, and total revenues of 3.03 billion USD in 2025 1 show the scale of the business.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • High-quality tenants, including investment-grade and large cap companies, support stable revenue and long-term contracts 1. Almost all leases include annual rent escalations 2.
    • Experience across more than three decades and a network of industry relationships help the company identify and attract new tenants 1.

    Weaknesses

    • Occupancy of operating properties fell to 87.1% in the third quarter of 2026, below historical levels 2. Total revenues declined in 2025 1.
    • The company recorded significant net losses in 2025 and 2026, including large impairments on assets held for sale 12.
    • Dependence on the life science sector makes the company exposed to changes in research funding and drug pricing policy 1.

    Opportunities

    • Sales of non-core assets and partial interests can fund investments without overly increasing debt 2. Higher rents on renewals could improve revenue if demand recovers 1.
    • Redeveloping existing space into laboratories could deliver better returns if demand for Class A/A+ space returns 1.
    • Lower general and administrative costs could widen operating margins if the savings are sustained 1.

    Threats

    • The large supply of laboratory space in top markets could keep pressure on rents and occupancy 1.
    • Changes in public policy, such as research funding and tariffs, could reduce demand from tenants in the industry 1.
    • If the market for asset sales remains weak, the company could obtain lower prices on divestments 1.

    Risks

    • Falling occupancy and oversupplyhigh

      Property occupancy has declined and the supply of laboratory space exceeds demand in key markets 12. If absorption stays slow, revenues could remain under pressure.

    • Asset impairments and net losseshigh

      Net losses and significant impairments on assets held for sale show that the value of some properties has fallen 12. This could weigh on shareholders' equity.

    • Public policy and research fundingmedium

      Policy changes and funding cuts from public agencies can affect tenants and the companies in which the company invests 1.

    • Refinancing and capital needsmedium

      The company relies on asset sales and debt issuance to fund its capital plan; if markets become more expensive, financing costs could rise 12.

    • Venture capital investmentslow

      Investments in life science companies expose the company to venture-type risks and may limit its ability to diversify 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • The company has a resilient balance sheet, with substantial liquidity and one of the longest debt maturity profiles in the REIT sector 2. If demand for Class A/A+ Megacampus space recovers, occupancy and revenues could gradually return 12.
    • The Megacampus platform generates most of the revenue and attracts high-quality tenants on long leases 3. If leasing continues at the strong third-quarter 2026 pace, revenues could benefit 2.
    • Lower general and administrative costs and asset sales could support margins and fund investments without excessive borrowing 12.

    What would break the thesis

    • Property occupancy has declined and the supply of laboratory space remains large in key markets 12. If demand does not return, revenues could keep falling.
    • Recent net losses and impairments show that some assets are worth less than previously estimated 12. This could pressure equity and dividends.
    • Dependence on research funding and drug pricing could cause tenants to defer leasing decisions, prolonging uncertainty 1.

    What to watch

    • Trend in occupancy of operating properties and temporarily vacant spaceQ4 2026
    • Achievement of the net debt to Adjusted EBITDA target of 5.6x to 6.2xQ4 2026
    • Pace of asset sales and partial interest sales against the capital target2027

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    Alexandria was founded in 1994 as a Maryland corporation that elected REIT tax status and presents itself as the pioneer of the life science real estate niche 1. The company owns, develops and manages Class A/A+ properties grouped in Megacampus ecosystems in clusters such as Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego 1. Its tenants include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device makers, research institutions and government agencies 1. The company also runs a venture capital platform that invests in transformative life science companies 1.

    Segments

    Megacampus and Class A/A+ properties

    The Megacampus platform accounts for most rental revenue, at 80% in the third quarter of 2026 3, and the company says most of its projects under construction are in these ecosystems 1. The strategy relies on high-quality tenants and long-term leases.

    Development and redevelopment

    Development covers ground-up construction of generic laboratory space, while redevelopment converts offices or industrial space into laboratories 1. In 2025 the company reduced its future construction funding needs and sold non-core assets to support its balance sheet 1.

    Venture capital and non-real estate investments

    The company holds stakes in public and private life science companies, an activity limited by its REIT status 1. These investments add risk tied to the performance of the companies it has invested in 1.

    Market context

    The laboratory space market in Boston, San Francisco and San Diego has been oversupplied after a wave of conversions and speculative projects, with availability reaching about 29% in 2025, against roughly 4% in 2021 1. Tenant demand, measured by space requirements, fell by more than 60% compared with 2021 1. The company notes that policy and research funding uncertainty could lead tenants to defer leasing decisions 1.

    Trends

    • Oversupply of laboratory spaceheadwind

      The wave of conversions and speculative projects has brought in more space than current demand, and absorption has not kept pace with supply 1. Pressure on occupancy and rents remains significant in the top markets 1.

    • Weaker demand from pharmaceutical and biotech tenantsheadwind

      Demand has normalised after record levels in 2021 and has returned towards the 2016-2018 range 1. The company says tensions over research funding and drug pricing policy could defer leasing commitments 1.

    • Recovery in leasing and occupancymixed

      Total leasing volume exceeded 1.2 million RSF in the third quarter of 2026, the highest since the fourth quarter of 2024 2. The company expects some temporarily vacant space to be occupied after works are completed 1, which could support revenue if the trend continues.

    • Capital recycling and dividend adjustmentmixed

      The quarterly dividend was cut by 45% in the fourth quarter of 2025 to preserve liquidity and support the 2026 capital plan 1. The company has sold non-core assets and land, and sales of partial interests can partly fund investments 2.

    Competitive position

    In life science real estate, competitors include other REITs, pension funds, private equity funds and institutional investors, many with greater financial resources 1. Competition can reduce the number of available investment opportunities and raise the bargaining power of sellers 1. Alexandria says it has differentiated itself through its pioneer position and long-standing industry relationships 1.

    • Other REITs with laboratory assets

      REITs owning laboratory space are named in the filing as rivals for tenants and acquisitions, without further detail in the sources reviewed 1.

    • Pension and institutional investment funds

      These are described as investors with greater financial resources that can accept more risk and offer lower rents or incentives to tenants 1.

    • Private equity funds and foreign investors

      The sources list them among competitors for investments, with capacity to pay higher prices for properties 1.

    • Owner-occupiers and developers

      Developers and owners who occupy their own space compete for land and quality properties 1.

    News & filings

    In the press

    SEC filings

    • Current report26 Oct 2026
      Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report26 Oct 2026
    • Current report24 Sept 2026
      Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation
    • Current report21 Aug 2026
      Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report14 Aug 2026
      Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report03 Aug 2026
      Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report03 Aug 2026
    • Current report09 Jul 2026
      Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation
    • Current report14 May 2026
      Shareholder vote · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report27 Apr 2026
      Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. · 26 Jan 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-09-30 · SEC / Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. · 26 Oct 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. · 26 Oct 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.