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Agree Realty Corporation ADC

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

69.96USD+1.60% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Agree Realty is a fully integrated REIT that owns, acquires, develops and manages retail properties net leased to leading tenants. In 2026 the company has accelerated investment and raised its AFFO per share guidance to 4.58 to 4.59 dollars, on a portfolio of 2,888 properties.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) stock was 69.96 USD (+1.60% on the day), with market capitalisation 9.1 bn USD, P/E 35.8 on diluted EPS of 1.96 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 3.79%, beta 0.01, 52-week range 64.49–81.92 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 213.9 m USD (+16.7% YoY), net income of 68.4 m USD (+31.2% YoY), diluted EPS 0.53 USD.

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

Market cap
9.1 bn USD
shares as of 19 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
35.8
Diluted EPS TTM 1.96 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
2.80%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
3.79%
DPS 12m 2.65
Beta (2y)
0.01
Volatility (1y) 18%
52-week range
64.4981.92

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
60.9
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
64.34 – 69.29
above the upper band · %B 1.14 · band width 7.4%
SMA 50 / 200
68.37 / 74.47
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.18 / -0.36
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+6.7%−2.0%+8.7 pp—
3 months−8.0%−2.2%−5.9 pp—
6 months−8.5%+4.3%−12.8 pp—
Year to date−2.9%+10.6%−13.4 pp—
1 year−3.3%+10.5%−13.8 pp+3.3%
3 years+18.6%+73.7%−55.0 pp+19.0%
5 years−1.3%+61.7%−63.1 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−21.3%
03 Mar 2026 → 21 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−33.0%
15 Aug 2022 → 02 Oct 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
−0.3%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
213.9 m USD
+16.7% YoY
Net income
68.4 m USD
+31.2% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.53
+17.8% YoY
net / operating
32.0% / 51.2%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue160.7 m169.2 m175.5 m183.2 m190.5 m200.8 m205.1 m213.9 m
Operating income75.3 m78.7 m82.0 m87.3 m92.4 m98.6 m95.3 m109.6 m
Depreciation & amortisation56.6 m55.8 m58.9 m61.2 m63.4 m66.7 m69.1 m71.9 m
Interest expense29.1 m30.8 m32.3 m35.2 m36.4 m36.0 m40.3 m41.0 m
Income tax1.1 m825.0 k425.0 k225.0 k260.0 k500.0 k375.0 k375.0 k
Net income45.2 m47.0 m49.2 m52.1 m56.0 m62.1 m54.7 m68.4 m
Diluted EPS0.43 ≈0.420.430.450.49 ≈0.500.440.53
Operating cash flow91.4 m126.7 m119.6 m ≈146.5 m ≈111.3 m145.2 m131.0 m ≈184.6 m ≈
Capex343.1 m———————
Dividends paid78.3 m81.9 m84.2 m ≈85.2 m ≈89.5 m94.9 m95.6 m ≈99.6 m ≈
Share repurchases19.0 k3.6 m9.0 k ≈61.0 k ≈25.0 k6.1 m10.0 k ≈86.0 k ≈

≈ 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 40 percentile of its own 40-quarter history (min 20.6, median 36.6, max 43.2; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue137.1 m187.5 m248.6 m339.3 m429.8 m537.5 m617.1 m718.4 m
Revenue YoY+23.0%+36.7%+32.6%+36.5%+26.7%+25.1%+14.8%+16.4%
Net income58.2 m80.1 m91.4 m122.3 m152.4 m170.0 m189.2 m204.3 m
Net income YoY+0.1%+37.7%+14.1%+33.8%+24.7%+11.5%+11.3%+8.0%
Diluted EPS1.781.931.741.781.831.701.781.77
Diluted EPS YoY−14.4%+8.4%−9.8%+2.3%+2.8%−7.1%+4.7%−0.6%
net %42.4%42.7%36.8%36.0%35.5%31.6%30.7%28.4%
Free cash flow-515.1 m-576.2 m-1.2 bn-1.1 bn-1.2 bn-808.4 m-442.5 munavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
16.3 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
6.3 bn USD
Total assets
9.8 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
3.5%
ROA
2.2%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
537.5 m
2024
617.1 m
2025
718.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
254.4 m
2024
302.2 m
2025
340.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
176.3 m
2024
207.0 m
2025
239.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
430.7 m ≈
2024
509.2 m ≈
2025
579.7 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
81.1 m
2024
108.9 m
2025
134.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
2.9 m
2024
4.3 m
2025
1.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
170.0 m
2024
189.2 m
2025
204.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.70
2024
1.78
2025
1.77

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
95.4 m
2024
101.9 m
2025
111.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
2.92
2024
3.00
2025
3.08

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
10.9 m
2024
6.4 m
2025
16.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
817.3 m
2024
818.7 m
2025
940.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
7.8 bn
2024
8.5 bn
2025
9.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Feb 2022verified

Total liabilities
2023
2.6 bn
2024
3.0 bn
2025
3.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
5.2 bn
2024
5.5 bn
2025
6.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
391.6 m
2024
432.0 m
2025
504.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
1.2 bn
2024
874.5 m
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 11 Feb 2025verified

Free cash flow
2023
-808.4 m ≈
2024
-442.5 m ≈
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 11 Feb 2025derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-1.3 bn
2024
-885.4 m
2025
-1.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
869.0 m
2024
445.3 m
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
277.7 m
2024
303.6 m
2025
340.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
2.7 m
2024
2.3 m
2025
3.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
16.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
18.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
23.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
12.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
8.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
10.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
17.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
-0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-1.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
0.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
82.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
48.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
29.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
3.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
2.4%
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)
135.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
2.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

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

Cash

Operating cash flow
572.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
85.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
9.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
37.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
35.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
2.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
11.2x
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
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
3.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
4.2%
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: 53 / 100

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

Closing price

69.96 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 9.1 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
9.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
35.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
3.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
29.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
3.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

23/37 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: 19 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 20 Oct 2026
verified 1889derived 154

Score by group

  • Balance sheet43
  • Valuation58
  • Quality68
  • Growth100
  • Returns20

Estimated value range

Low
49.22
USD per share
Mid
73.75
USD per share
High
101.98
USD per share
Price: 69.96 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 5.4% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 5.1% (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: 40.49 – 149.51 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)40.49 – 54.45 (Mid 46.44)
  • Peers: P/B57.95 – 149.51 (Mid 101.06)
    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

Neutral profile · Score 53/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality3.8%26 (vs peers)8%
EBITDA margin · Quality82.3%100 (on a fixed band)10%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth18.7%100 (on a fixed band)10%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet2.6x43 (on a fixed band)15%
P/B · Valuation1.3x68 (vs peers)23%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation35.8x35 (vs peers)10%
Dividend yield · Returns3.8%26 (vs peers)18%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns135.4%0 (on a fixed band)5%

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

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial43/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth100/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality68/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns20/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation58/100 · 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

AGREE REALTY CORPORATION (ADC). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 718.4 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 16.4%; net margin 29.8%; ROE 3.8%.

The estimated value range is 49.22–101.98 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 73.75 USD, the price of 69.96 USD leaves a potential of 5.4% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 5.1% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 53/100, 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. Not investment advice.

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

What supports the thesis

  • EBITDA margin: 82.3%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 18.7%

What contradicts it

  • ROE: 3.8%
  • Dividend yield: 3.8%
  • Payout ratio (EPS): 135.4%
  • The valuation methods diverge

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

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
35.8x
vertical median 28.6x
above median (+24.8%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 14.3x
P/S
11.2x
vertical median 6.8x
above median (+64.6%)
P/B
1.3x
vertical median 2.0x
below median (−34.3%)
ROE
3.8%
vertical median 7.6%
below median (−50.5%)
Net margin
29.8%
vertical median 22.8%
above median (+30.5%)
EBIT margin
48.9%
vertical median 39.6%
above median (+23.3%)
Revenue YoY
16.4%
vertical median 4.7%
above median (+251.4%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 4.8x
Dividend yield
3.8%
vertical median 4.5%
below median (−16.4%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WELLWelltower Inc.176.9 bn103.24.0%12.7%+35.6%+16% / +171%
PLDPrologis, Inc.120.3 bn32.57.1%42.5%+7.2%+0% / +12%
EQIXEquinix Inc100.4 bn60.911.5%16.4%+5.4%+35% / +24%
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation86.9 bn26.390.6%30.7%+5.1%+3% / −10%
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.63.3 bn47.16.2%21.7%+10.0%+13% / +30%
PSAPublic Storage62.3 bn33.916.0%37.8%+2.7%+21% / +29%
ORealty Income Corporation54.7 bn39.63.6%22.9%+9.1%−0% / +7%
VTRVentas, Inc.46.0 bn163.71.9%4.0%+18.5%+8% / +90%
CCICrown Castle Inc.36.8 bn44.0—20.7%−4.4%−5% / −26%
IRMIron Mountain Inc34.7 bn82.6—5.7%+12.2%+35% / +82%
EXRExtra Space Storage Inc.32.6 bn31.87.9%29.9%+3.7%+17% / +20%
VICIVICI Properties Inc.26.9 bn11.28.3%56.5%+4.1%−15% / −18%
VMRKVivmark Residential23.3 bn27.28.1%—+4.8%+0% / +9%
SBACSba Communications Corporation19.6 bn19.9—34.5%+5.1%−5% / −25%
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.17.7 bn17.215.8%16.5%+7.6%+46% / +48%
ESSEssex Property Trust, Inc.17.0 bn40.78.0%22.7%+6.4%+0% / +24%
KIMKimco Realty Corporation16.8 bn27.65.8%27.8%+5.1%+21% / +29%
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%
ADCAgree Realty Corporation9.1 bn35.83.8%29.8%+16.4%−3% / +19%
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 ADC 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
43.30
Total return -36% · Per year -36%
76.19
Total return 12% · Per year 12%
114.29
Total return 67% · Per year 67%
3 years
51.36
Total return -19% · Per year -7%
100.77
Total return 55% · Per year 16%
164.58
Total return 149% · Per year 35%
5 years
60.92
Total return 1% · Per year 0%
133.26
Total return 111% · Per year 16%
237.00
Total return 266% · Per year 30%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 25.19
  • Net margin± 17.63
  • Annual revenue growth± 13.15
  • Annual dilution± 1.48

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

Agree Realty is a fully integrated REIT that owns, acquires, develops and manages retail properties net leased to leading tenants. In 2026 the company has accelerated investment and raised its AFFO per share guidance to 4.58 to 4.59 dollars 3, on a portfolio of 2,888 properties 2.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A nearly fully leased portfolio with long lease terms, tenants that are national chains and a large share of rent from investment grade tenants 12.
  • A solid balance sheet with liquidity of about 2 billion dollars at the end of the third quarter of 2026 3.
  • A long record of regular dividends and annual dividend increases, with payout ratios kept in check 3.

Weaknesses

  • High exposure to a few sectors such as grocery and home improvement, making revenue sensitive to changes in those industries 1.
  • Debt and financing costs have risen in recent years, and higher interest rates can compress margins 1.
  • Growth through equity issuance can dilute existing shareholders, and the company itself notes the effect on dividend funding 2.

Opportunities

  • If interest rates fall, financing could become cheaper and acquisition volume could rise 3.
  • Development and the DFP may generate better risk-adjusted returns than straight acquisitions 1.
  • Dispositions of weaker properties can free capital for assets with better returns 3.

Threats

  • A decline in consumer spending or a shift to e-commerce could weaken tenants' ability to pay rent 1.
  • Default or bankruptcy of a major tenant could leave gaps in the portfolio and income losses 1.
  • Strong competition from better-capitalised investors can reduce acquisition yields 1.

Risks

  • Single-tenant dependence and bankruptcyhigh

    Many properties are leased to a single tenant, and a default or bankruptcy can sharply reduce cash flow from a property 1.

  • Sector concentrationmedium

    Rents are concentrated in a few sectors, making the company vulnerable to changes in demand in those industries 1.

  • Cost and access to financingmedium

    If financing is not available on acceptable terms, development and acquisitions could be reduced or slowed 1.

  • Shareholder dilutionlow

    Equity issued to fund growth can dilute per-share value and raise the cash needed for dividends 2.

  • REIT qualificationlow

    The company must meet REIT tests to avoid federal income tax, and failure could affect distributions 2.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • A nearly full portfolio, long leases and investment grade tenants provide predictable income, and the raised AFFO guidance suggests the growth trend could continue 23.
  • If interest rates fall, the cost of financing could ease and support higher acquisition and development volume 3.
  • Strong liquidity and a prudent balance sheet give the company flexibility to act on market opportunities 3.

What would break the thesis

  • If a major tenant runs into difficulty or e-commerce erodes retail sales, revenue and distributions could be affected 1.
  • Equity issued to fund growth can dilute existing shareholders, and the cost of capital could rise if rates stay high 2.
  • Competition from better-capitalised investors could compress acquisition yields and slow long-term growth 1.

What to watch

  • Delivery of the revised AFFO per share guidance and investment volume2026
  • Occupancy of the portfolio and performance of high-exposure tenantsQ1 2027
  • Progress of development and DFP projects scheduled for 20272027

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

The company grows through three external platforms: build-to-suit development, the Developer Funding Platform for in-process projects, and acquisitions 1. Investments are screened for e-commerce and recession resistance, avoidance of private equity sponsorship and strong real estate fundamentals 1. The capital structure is built mainly on common equity, with prudent amounts of preferred equity and debt 1.

As a REIT, the company must distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income each year and is not subject to federal income tax on income distributed to stockholders 1. Monthly dividends have been paid since 2021, and the company notes it cannot guarantee it will maintain its current dividend level 1.

Market context

The company competes in the US commercial real estate investment market, where competition for properties and financing is intense and investors include public and non-traded REITs, private equity firms, institutional funds and insurers 1. A 2026 investment guidance of approximately 1.6 billion dollars indicates an active transaction market, although management says it is preserving liquidity to take advantage of shifts in that market 3.

Demand for retail net lease space depends on e-commerce-resistant sectors such as grocery, home improvement, convenience and auto services, which account for a large share of the company's rent 1. Financing pressure, higher interest rates and higher acquisition costs could limit the volume of accessible transactions 1.

Trends

  • Interest rates and financing costsmixed

    Higher interest rates and inflation have raised acquisition costs and reduced the availability of financing on acceptable terms, slowing acquisitions below historical rates 1. The company has nonetheless issued bonds at a lower all-in cost, which could support margins if rates ease 3.

  • E-commerceheadwind

    Growth in online shopping could weaken tenant sales and their ability to pay rent, and the company relies on the assumption that its chosen sectors will prove more resilient 1. If that assumption holds, it could be an advantage over more exposed retail.

  • Liquidity and growth capitaltailwind

    A liquidity position of about 2 billion dollars and prudent leverage give flexibility to acquire during periods of volatility 3. The company has also issued equity through forward sales, which dilutes existing holders in the near term 2.

  • Sector and state concentrationmixed

    High exposure to a few sectors and states such as Texas and Illinois makes the company more sensitive to local or sector shocks 1. Continued diversification of the portfolio could reduce this risk over time.

Competitive position

The company competes for properties and financing with public and non-traded REITs, private equity firms, institutional investors, insurers and private individuals, many with greater financial resources 1. The company acknowledges it cannot assure it will compete successfully in acquisitions, development and leasing 1.

The company's edge lies in its development experience, its relationships with national tenants and its access to capital across several channels 1. A risk is that larger funds may accept risk profiles the company does not consider prudent 1.

  • Institutional investment funds

    Compete for net lease acquisitions with greater financial resources, referred to generically in the filing.

  • Public and non-traded REITs

    Compete for the same properties and financing; not named individually in the sources.

  • Insurance companies

    Long-term capital investors that participate in the commercial real estate market.

  • Private equity firms

    Acquire commercial properties and can accept more risk than the company believes it can prudently manage.

News & filings

In the press

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Agree Realty Corporation · 10 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-09-30 · SEC / Agree Realty Corporation · 20 Oct 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Agree Realty Corporation · 20 Oct 2026

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

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