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Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. FCPT

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

23.69USD+2.33% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Four Corners Property Trust is a REIT that owns and leases restaurant and retail properties across the United States on net lease terms. The company is expanding its portfolio to reduce its reliance on Darden, with total investment in fiscal 2025 of 325.5 million USD, and 1336 properties at 30 June 2026.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. (FCPT) stock was 23.69 USD (+2.33% on the day), with market capitalisation 2.6 bn USD, P/E 21.8 on diluted EPS of 1.09 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 6.19%, beta 0.14, 52-week range 21.03–26.49 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 83.7 m USD (+12.9% YoY), net income of 28.8 m USD (+0.0% YoY), diluted EPS 0.26 USD.

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

Market cap
2.6 bn USD
shares as of 29 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
21.8
Diluted EPS TTM 1.09 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
4.59%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
6.19%
DPS 12m 1.47
Beta (2y)
0.14
Volatility (1y) 20%
52-week range
21.0326.49

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
67.4
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
20.70 – 23.39
above the upper band · %B 1.11 · band width 12.2%
SMA 50 / 200
22.76 / 24.46
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.18 / -0.09
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+11.6%−1.1%+12.7 pp—
3 months−6.3%−0.5%−5.8 pp—
6 months−6.8%+4.4%−11.2 pp—
Year to date+2.7%+12.3%−9.6 pp—
1 year−0.6%+13.5%−14.1 pp+3.2%
3 years+6.1%+76.4%−70.3 pp+13.6%
5 years−19.9%+63.7%−83.6 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−20.6%
20 Jul 2026 → 07 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−31.3%
18 Sept 2024 → 07 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−4.3%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
83.7 m USD
+12.9% YoY
Net income
28.8 m USD
+0.0% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.26
−7.1% YoY
net / operating
34.5% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue68.3 m71.5 m72.8 m74.1 m75.7 m78.2 m78.4 m83.7 m
Depreciation & amortisation14.1 m14.4 m14.6 m15.1 m15.5 m16.2 m16.6 m18.6 m
Interest expense12.3 m12.7 m13.1 m13.0 m13.1 m13.1 m13.8 m17.4 m
Income tax105.0 k63.0 k112.0 k30.0 k98.0 k98.0 k67.0 k454.0 k
Net income26.2 m26.2 m27.9 m28.8 m29.4 m30.3 m30.0 m28.8 m
Diluted EPS0.27 ≈0.260.280.280.28 ≈0.280.270.26
Operating cash flow33.4 m51.6 m43.8 m ≈48.9 m ≈48.0 m47.2 m50.7 m ≈61.1 m ≈
Dividends paid33.2 m35.4 m35.4 m ≈36.2 m ≈37.0 m39.6 m40.1 m ≈66.9 m ≈

≈ 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.

Today's P/E sits at the 38 percentile of its own 40-quarter history (min 7.7, median 22.7, max 27.8; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue143.6 m160.2 m170.9 m199.4 m223.2 m250.6 m268.1 m294.1 m
Revenue YoY+7.8%+11.6%+6.7%+16.6%+11.9%+12.3%+7.0%+9.7%
Net income82.4 m72.6 m77.3 m85.6 m97.8 m95.3 m100.5 m112.4 m
Net income YoY+15.4%−11.9%+6.5%+10.7%+14.2%−2.5%+5.4%+11.8%
Diluted EPS1.281.061.081.111.201.071.071.09
Diluted EPS YoY+8.5%−17.2%+1.9%+2.8%+8.1%−10.8%0.0%+1.9%
net %57.4%45.3%45.2%42.9%43.8%38.0%37.5%38.2%
Free cash flow-187.4 m-100.5 m-139.1 m-146.0 m-154.3 munavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
12.1 m USD
Financial debt
1.2 bn USD
Net debt
1.2 bn USD
Equity
1.6 bn USD
Total assets
2.9 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.74x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
7.3%
ROA
4.0%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
250.6 m
2024
268.1 m
2025
294.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
50.7 m
2024
54.5 m
2025
59.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
44.6 m
2024
49.2 m
2025
51.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
130.0 k
2024
308.0 k
2025
303.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
95.3 m
2024
100.5 m
2025
112.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.07
2024
1.07
2025
1.09

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
88.7 m
2024
94.1 m
2025
102.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
1.37
2024
1.39
2025
1.43

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
16.3 m
2024
4.1 m
2025
12.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
238.0 k
2024
221.0 k
2025
246.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
118.0 m
2024
123.6 m
2025
129.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
2.5 bn
2024
2.7 bn
2025
2.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
1.3 bn
2024
1.5 bn
2025
1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
165.1 m
2024
144.1 m
2025
192.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2023verified

Free cash flow
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2023derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-312.8 m
2024
-272.9 m
2025
-325.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
146.2 m
2024
108.1 m
2025
141.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
119.7 m
2024
128.1 m
2025
144.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
9.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
9.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
11.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
11.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
4.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
7.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
1.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-3.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
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
37.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
7.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
3.9%
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)
134.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
1.0x
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
206.9 m 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
2.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
4.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
21.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
21.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
4.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
8.2x
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
13.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
6.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
7.1%
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

Neutral profile

Score: 63 / 100

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

Closing price

23.69 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 2.6 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
2.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
21.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
7.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
37.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
6.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

21/37 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: 29 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 29 Oct 2026
verified 1358derived 80

Score by group

  • Growth96
  • Valuation59
  • Quality54
  • Returns56

Estimated value range

Low
16.84
USD per share
Mid
22.72
USD per share
High
33.35
USD per share
Price: 23.69 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: -4.1% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -4.3% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 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: 14.88 – 41.39 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)18.81 – 25.30 (Mid 21.58)
  • Peers: P/B14.88 – 41.39 (Mid 23.86)
    32 companies used · median multiple 1.6x · quartiles 1.0x – 2.8x
    ABR, ACRE, ADC, APLE, ARI, ARR, BRX, CDP, CMCT, CUBE, DLR, EPR, EPRT, ESS, EXR, FSP, HST, IHT, ILPT, KIM, LINE, LTC, O, OLP, PINE, PLD, PSA, RYN, 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

Neutral profile · Score 63/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality7.5%54 (vs peers)10%
EBITDA margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth9.6%96 (on a fixed band)14%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/B · Valuation1.6x53 (vs peers)31%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation21.8x73 (vs peers)14%
Dividend yield · Returns6.2%72 (vs peers)24%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns134.9%0 (on a fixed band)7%

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

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Growth96/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial54/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Returns56/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation59/100 · 2/2 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

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. (FCPT). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 294.1 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 9.7%; net margin 37.5%; ROE 7.5%.

The estimated value range is 16.84–33.35 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 22.72 USD, the price of 23.69 USD leaves a potential of -4.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -4.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 63/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: balance, quality. Not investment advice.

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

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 9.6%
  • P/E (TTM): 21.8x
  • Dividend yield: 6.2%

What contradicts it

  • Payout ratio (EPS): 134.9%

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

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
21.8x
vertical median 30.5x
below median (−28.4%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 16.1x
P/S
8.2x
vertical median 7.0x
above median (+18.4%)
P/B
1.6x
vertical median 1.7x
at median
ROE
7.5%
vertical median 6.3%
above median (+19.6%)
Net margin
37.5%
vertical median 22.4%
above median (+67.4%)
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 34.3%
Revenue YoY
9.7%
vertical median 5.1%
above median (+92.1%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 5.1x
Dividend yield
6.2%
vertical median 4.1%
above median (+52.1%)

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%
CUBECubesmart10.4 bn32.311.8%28.7%+5.3%+23% / +15%
BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc.9.3 bn22.014.2%30.0%+6.7%+16% / +40%
ADCAgree Realty Corporation9.1 bn35.83.8%29.8%+16.4%−7% / +18%
LINELineage, Inc.8.8 bn—-2.0%-3.1%+0.3%+8% / unavailable
EPRTEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.6.2 bn22.96.3%41.0%+24.8%−11% / +18%
RYNRayonier Inc.6.1 bn6.712.8%68.6%−51.0%−9% / −34%
EPREpr Properties4.7 bn16.812.7%38.8%+2.9%+16% / +36%
APLEApple Hospitality REIT, Inc.4.4 bn25.65.5%12.2%−1.3%+58% / +13%

1- and 3-year price returns: for FCPT 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)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
14.64
Total return -34% · Per year -34%
25.83
Total return 14% · Per year 14%
38.82
Total return 70% · Per year 70%
3 years
15.72
Total return -22% · Per year -8%
31.04
Total return 48% · Per year 14%
51.01
Total return 136% · Per year 33%
5 years
16.87
Total return -8% · Per year -2%
37.31
Total return 88% · Per year 13%
67.04
Total return 223% · Per year 26%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 7.76
  • Net margin± 5.43
  • Annual revenue growth± 4.25
  • Annual dilution± 0.46

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.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (29 Oct 2026), 8-K (28 Oct 2026 · results).

In brief

Four Corners Property Trust is a REIT that owns and leases restaurant and retail properties across the United States on net lease terms. The company is expanding its portfolio to reduce its reliance on Darden, with total investment in fiscal 2025 of 325.5 million USD 1, and 1336 properties at 30 June 2026 2.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A geographically spread portfolio with near-full occupancy and long-term leases provides stable revenue 12.
  • Investment grade ratings from Fitch and Moody's make it easier to access financing at lower cost 13.
  • High available liquidity and an undrawn revolving facility give flexibility for acquisitions 3.

Weaknesses

  • Revenue is highly concentrated in a single major tenant, with a large share of rent coming from Darden 13.
  • Dependence on restaurants, a sector sensitive to consumer demand and regulation, exposes the company to specific risks 1.
  • Leverage is high, and higher interest rates could raise financing costs and limit flexibility 3.

Opportunities

  • Diversification into retail and other categories could reduce concentration and open new revenue sources 23.
  • Large portfolio purchases, such as the July 2026 acquisition, could accelerate growth if integrated well 3.
  • Better credit terms could support new investment if market conditions remain favourable 3.

Threats

  • Financial difficulties among tenants could lead to unpaid rent or the need to re-lease properties 1.
  • Changes in consumer preferences could reduce demand for tenants' products and affect property values 1.
  • Rising interest rates could affect both financing costs and tenants' ability to refinance their debt 1.

Risks

  • Dependence on Dardenhigh

    Darden accounts for most rental income, and financial difficulties at Darden could affect rent payments and dividends 1.

  • Concentration on the Olive Garden brandmedium

    A large number of properties are leased to Olive Garden, and reduced brand reputation could affect the value of these assets 1.

  • Interest rate riskmedium

    Higher rates could raise the cost of debt and make refinancing harder, affecting acquisition capacity 1.

  • Real estate illiquiditymedium

    Real estate is hard to sell quickly, and lease provisions can limit sales, which could reduce the price obtained 1.

  • Environmental and liability riskslow

    The company may be held liable for contamination on its properties, and tenant indemnities could exceed the tenants' financial capacity 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Near-full occupancy, long leases and a higher pace of acquisitions in 2026 could support revenue growth if the market stays favourable 23.
  • Gradually reducing dependence on Darden through diversified acquisitions could improve revenue stability over the long term 3.
  • Investment grade ratings and better credit terms could help the company finance new investments at lower cost 3.

What would break the thesis

  • High concentration on one tenant could expose revenue to that tenant's financial problems, with effects on dividends 1.
  • High leverage and rising interest rates could compress margins if financing costs grow faster than rental income 3.
  • Dependence on the restaurant sector remains a risk factor, and a slowdown in consumer spending could affect tenants and occupancy 1.

What to watch

  • Pace of acquisitions and integration of the Mission Pet Health portfolioQ3 2026
  • Change in Darden's share of rental incomenext 10-K
  • Rent collection rate and portfolio occupancyQ3 2026
  • Use of the new credit terms and cost of financing after the new facilityQ4 2026

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.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (29 Oct 2026), 8-K (28 Oct 2026 · results).

The business

The company was incorporated in Maryland in 2015 as a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants and became independent after its separation in November 2015 1. Revenue comes mainly from rents paid by tenants under net lease contracts, under which tenants are typically responsible for utilities, taxes, insurance and maintenance 1. The company also operates the Kerrow Restaurant Operating Business, seven LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants in the San Antonio, Texas area, under franchise agreements with Darden 1.

At 31 December 2025 the portfolio included 1303 properties in 48 states, with 99.6% occupancy and an average remaining lease term of 6.9 years 1. About 53% of tenants were investment grade 1. In 2026 the company also made significant acquisitions, including the Mission Pet Health portfolio in July 2026 3.

The UPREIT structure allows the company to acquire properties in exchange for units in Four Corners Operating Partnership, which may facilitate acquisitions that owners would otherwise not sell 1. Funding relies on operating cash flow, the revolving credit facility and issuances of equity or debt 1.

Segments

Real estate operations

The real estate segment generates rental income from leasing restaurant and retail properties on net lease terms 1. In the second quarter of 2026, rental revenue rose 8% year over year, mainly from acquisitions 2.

Restaurant operations

The restaurant segment runs through a taxable REIT subsidiary and includes the Kerrow restaurants, with revenue of about 31.5 million USD in fiscal 2025 1. This segment is a small part of total revenue, and in 2025 its revenue rose slightly on higher net pricing while foot traffic was hurt by city construction 1.

Market context

The company operates in the US net lease real estate market, where institutional investors, private equity funds and other REITs compete to acquire restaurant and retail properties 1. The restaurant sector is sensitive to general economic conditions and shifts in consumer preferences, which can affect rents and tenants' ability to pay 1.

Interest rates affect both the company's financing costs and tenants' ability to refinance debt, and these conditions can change the attractiveness of acquisitions 1. In 2026 the company improved its credit terms and expanded its credit facility, which could support growth if market conditions remain favourable 3.

Trends

  • Diversification beyond restaurantstailwind

    Acquisitions of retail and other property types, such as auto service and medical retail, are gradually reducing dependence on Darden and on the restaurant sector 23. This could support revenue stability if the new categories keep performing.

  • Refinancing and cost of debtmixed

    The company extended its credit facility and obtained lower margins over SOFR based on its investment grade ratings, which could reduce financing costs 3. However, high leverage and changing interest rates could pressure margins if conditions worsen.

  • Pressure on the restaurant sectorheadwind

    The restaurant industry is exposed to changes in consumption, regulation and economic conditions, and a weaker sector could affect tenants and their ability to pay 1. This remains a risk factor for rental income.

  • Occupancy and acquisition yieldsmixed

    High occupancy and initial yields on recent acquisitions suggest solid demand for the company's properties, but this depends on current market conditions continuing 23.

Competitive position

The company competes with other REITs, institutional investors, private equity funds, sovereign funds and restaurant or retail operators, some of which are much larger and have lower costs of capital 1. They may accept greater risk or lower returns, allowing them to offer more attractive terms to tenants.

In restaurants, Kerrow competes with national and regional chains as well as locally owned restaurants for guests and staff 1. Competition for net lease property acquisitions is intense, and the company's edge lies in its relationships with operators and its restaurant sector experience 1.

  • Other net lease REITs

    Compete for restaurant and retail property acquisitions, sometimes with larger resources and lower capital costs, according to the company 1.

  • Institutional investors and private funds

    May accept greater risk or lower returns, offering tenants more attractive terms 1.

  • Sovereign funds

    Named among competitors for real estate acquisitions in the company's description 1.

  • National and regional restaurant chains

    Compete with Kerrow restaurants for guests, management and hourly staff 1.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 24 Oct 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 29 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. · 12 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. · 30 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. · 29 Jul 2026

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