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Getty Realty Corp. GTY

Real Estate · SIC 6500 · Vertical: Real Estate (SIC 6500)

28.73USD−0.31% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

Getty Realty is a net lease REIT specialising in convenience, automotive and service retail properties, with over a thousand sites. It grew the portfolio through acquisitions in 2025 and 2026, and as the cost of capital rises, investment yields and capital discipline are the main variables to watch.

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, Getty Realty Corp. (GTY) stock was 28.73 USD (−0.31% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.9 bn USD, P/E 17.4 on diluted EPS of 1.66 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 6.77%, beta 0.13, 52-week range 26.91–36.61 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 63.0 m USD (+13.3% YoY), net income of 25.6 m USD (+9.7% YoY), diluted EPS 0.40 USD.

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

Market cap
1.9 bn USD
shares as of 22 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
17.4
Diluted EPS TTM 1.66 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
5.76%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
6.77%
DPS 12m 1.95
Beta (2y)
0.13
Volatility (1y) 21%
52-week range
26.9136.61

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
52.5
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
27.43 – 28.81
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.94 · band width 4.9%
SMA 50 / 200
29.43 / 32.11
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.19 / -0.40
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+3.0%−1.1%+4.1 pp—
3 months−13.6%−0.5%−13.1 pp—
6 months−13.0%+4.4%−17.4 pp—
Year to date+5.0%+12.3%−7.3 pp—
1 year+5.1%+13.5%−8.4 pp−14.2%
3 years+2.1%+76.4%−74.4 pp−7.7%
5 years−13.0%+63.7%−76.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−25.0%
21 Jul 2026 → 21 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−29.7%
31 Jan 2023 → 13 Oct 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−2.7%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
63.0 m USD
+13.3% YoY
Net income
25.6 m USD
+9.7% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.40
0.0% YoY
net / operating
40.7% / 61.7%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue53.0 m52.3 m53.3 m55.6 m60.5 m57.8 m59.1 m63.0 m
Operating income32.7 m26.4 m24.9 m34.8 m40.7 m38.3 m34.9 m38.9 m
Depreciation & amortisation15.0 m16.0 m14.9 m15.0 m15.9 m16.3 m16.8 m18.3 m
Interest expense10.4 m11.7 m10.9 m11.5 m12.3 m12.0 m12.3 m13.4 m
Net income22.3 m14.8 m14.0 m23.3 m27.0 m26.6 m22.6 m25.6 m
Diluted EPS0.40 ≈0.250.240.400.47 ≈0.430.360.40
Operating cash flow36.2 m28.7 m34.7 m ≈30.5 m ≈33.5 m33.1 m41.7 m ≈31.2 m ≈
Dividends paid25.4 m26.5 m26.8 m ≈27.4 m ≈27.9 m29.8 m30.2 m ≈30.9 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 15 percentile of its own 40-quarter history (min 15.5, median 21.6, max 27.6; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue136.1 m140.7 m147.3 m155.4 m165.6 m185.8 m203.4 m221.7 m
Revenue YoY+13.3%+3.3%+4.8%+5.5%+6.6%+12.2%+9.4%+9.0%
Net income47.7 m49.7 m69.4 m62.9 m90.0 m60.2 m71.1 m79.2 m
Net income YoY+1.1%+4.2%+39.5%−9.4%+43.2%−33.2%+18.1%+11.4%
Diluted EPS1.171.191.621.371.881.151.251.35
Diluted EPS YoY−7.1%+1.7%+36.1%−15.4%+37.2%−38.8%+8.7%+8.0%
net %35.1%35.4%47.1%40.4%54.4%32.4%34.9%35.7%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
8.4 m USD
Financial debt
995.0 m USD
Net debt
986.6 m USD
Equity
1.1 bn USD
Total assets
2.2 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.93x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
7.8%
ROA
3.8%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
185.8 m
2024
203.4 m
2025
221.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
91.1 m
2024
109.8 m
2025
126.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
45.3 m
2024
55.0 m
2025
61.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
136.4 m ≈
2024
164.8 m ≈
2025
188.7 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
31.5 m
2024
39.3 m
2025
46.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
60.2 m
2024
71.1 m
2025
79.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.15
2024
1.25
2025
1.35

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
50.2 m
2024
54.6 m
2025
56.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
1.74
2024
1.82
2025
1.90

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
3.3 m
2024
9.5 m
2025
8.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
100.3 m
2024
128.5 m
2025
155.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
1.8 bn
2024
2.0 bn
2025
2.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
754.7 m
2024
904.3 m
2025
995.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
866.8 m
2024
1.0 bn
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
955.6 m †
2024
962.1 m †
2025
1.1 bn †

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
105.3 m
2024
130.5 m
2025
127.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-310.7 m
2024
-200.5 m
2025
-241.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
199.4 m
2024
78.3 m
2025
113.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
87.0 m
2024
100.2 m
2025
108.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
9.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
10.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
8.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
15.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
11.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-4.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
2.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
8.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-10.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
-3.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
91.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
63.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
42.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
8.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
4.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
5.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
117.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
5.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Debt / equity
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
3.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

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

Cash

Operating cash flow
139.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
63.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
1.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
3.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
18.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
17.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
5.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
8.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
14.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBIT
20.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/Sales
13.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
6.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
6.2%
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: 56 / 100

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

Closing price

28.73 USD

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 1.9 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
1.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
17.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
14.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROE
8.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
42.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
6.8%
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: 22 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 22 Oct 2026
verified 1594derived 141

Score by group

  • Balance sheet38
  • Valuation51
  • Quality91
  • Growth100
  • Returns45

Estimated value range

Low
16.68
USD per share
Mid
22.18
USD per share
High
31.88
USD per share
Price: 28.73 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: -22.8% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -29.5% (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: 8.39 – 33.58 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)24.97 – 33.58 (Mid 28.64)
  • Peers: P/B8.39 – 30.18 (Mid 15.72)
    18 companies used · median multiple 0.8x · quartiles 0.4x – 1.6x
    AEI, AHRT, AIRE, BEEP, CHCI, CIGI, CMTG, CURB, CWK, FOR, FRPH, HPP, IIPR, LPA, OPI, TRC, TRNO, UE
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate (SIC 6500)

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 56/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality8.9%79 (vs peers)7%
EBITDA margin · Quality91.5%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth10.2%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet5.4x17 (vs peers)15%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet3.1x62 (on a fixed band)13%
P/B · Valuation1.5x44 (vs peers)20%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation17.4x67 (vs peers)9%
Dividend yield · Returns6.8%57 (vs peers)15%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns117.5%4 (on a fixed band)4%

Score groups

  • Balance sheet38/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Growth100/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality91/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns45/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation51/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

Memo

GETTY REALTY CORP. (GTY). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 221.7 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 9.0%; net margin 42.4%; ROE 8.9%; net debt/EBITDA 5.4x.

The estimated value range is 16.68–31.88 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 22.18 USD, the price of 28.73 USD leaves a potential of -22.8% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -29.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 56/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

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

What supports the thesis

  • ROE: 8.9%
  • EBITDA margin: 91.5%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 10.2%

What contradicts it

  • Net debt / EBITDA: 5.4x
  • Payout ratio (EPS): 117.5%
  • The valuation methods diverge

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate (SIC 6500) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 31 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
17.4x
vertical median 30.2x
below median (−42.6%)
EV/EBITDA
14.2x
vertical median 11.5x
above median (+23.1%)
P/S
8.0x
vertical median 2.0x
above median (+301.5%)
P/B
1.5x
vertical median 0.9x
above median (+60.3%)
ROE
8.9%
vertical median 1.3%
above median (+599.1%)
Net margin
42.4%
vertical median 2.7%
above median (+1,452.8%)
EBIT margin
63.5%
vertical median 5.4%
above median (+1,084.9%)
Revenue YoY
9.0%
vertical median 7.5%
above median (+20.4%)
Net debt/EBITDA
5.4x
vertical median 2.5x
above median (+119.5%)
Dividend yield
6.8%
vertical median 3.5%
above median (+95.7%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
CBRECbre Group, Inc.40.7 bn30.216.1%3.1%+13.4%−13% / +79%
VTMXVesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V.32.6 bn131.19.1%85.4%+12.2%+18% / −3%
TRNOTerreno Realty Corporation7.4 bn20.08.3%68.1%+24.5%+7% / +17%
FSVFirstService Corporation7.0 bn48.514.9%3.5%+5.4%−2% / −2%
CIGIColliers International Group Inc.3.9 bn47.515.7%4.0%+15.3%−33% / −8%
CURBCurbline Properties Corp.3.6 bn122.81.3%11.2%+51.3%+23% / unavailable
CWKCushman & Wakefield Ltd.3.3 bn48.03.4%0.6%+8.9%−15% / +73%
UEUrban Edge Properties2.6 bn24.37.9%22.2%+6.1%+8% / +24%
GTYGetty Realty Corp.1.9 bn17.48.9%42.4%+9.0%+5% / +2%
IIPRInnovative Industrial Properties, Inc.1.5 bn12.37.6%53.2%−13.8%+12% / −32%
FORForestar Group Inc.1.2 bn7.39.6%9.9%+10.1%−4% / −20%
DUOFangdd Network Group Ltd.516.4 m—-17.9%-23.9%+9.2%−70% / −96%
AHRTAh Realty Trust, Inc.482.1 m—-6.7%-18.2%+4.1%−1% / −41%
HPPHudson Pacific Properties, Inc.475.2 m—-19.8%-69.1%−1.3%−37% / −79%
TRCTejon Ranch Co.453.7 m73.61.3%10.6%+18.4%+3% / +6%
FRPHFrp Holdings, Inc.351.3 m1,988,413.40.0%0.2%+2.6%−21% / −34%
MLPMaui Land & Pineapple Co Inc287.0 m—-16.1%-28.6%+68.2%−9% / −3%
OPIOffice Properties Income Trust283.0 m—-40.5%-73.0%−11.8%unavailable / unavailable
CMTGClaros Mortgage Trust, Inc.241.3 m—-36.5%-391.9%−24.4%−49% / −86%
CHCIComstock Holding Companies, Inc.154.4 m6.236.4%32.2%+22.6%+36% / +321%
BEEPMobile Infrastructure Corporation94.6 m—-16.1%-67.2%−5.2%−27% / −57%
LPALogistic Properties of the Americas72.1 m6.94.3%20.9%+14.3%−33% / unavailable
OZBelpointe PREP, LLC45.1 m——-212.1%+243.4%−44% / −53%
AEIAlset Inc.19.4 m—-43.4%-951.4%−78.8%−82% / −57%
CWDCalibercos Inc.4.3 m——-117.3%−60.7%−82% / −99%

1- and 3-year price returns: for GTY 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
16.46
Total return -38% · Per year -38%
29.03
Total return 7% · Per year 7%
43.62
Total return 59% · Per year 59%
3 years
17.87
Total return -24% · Per year -9%
35.27
Total return 42% · Per year 12%
57.91
Total return 126% · Per year 31%
5 years
19.39
Total return -9% · Per year -2%
42.84
Total return 85% · Per year 13%
76.88
Total return 215% · Per year 26%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 8.82
  • Net margin± 6.17
  • Annual revenue growth± 4.80
  • Annual dilution± 0.52

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

Getty Realty is a net lease REIT specialising in convenience, automotive and service retail properties, with over a thousand sites. It grew the portfolio through acquisitions in 2025 and 2026, and as the cost of capital rises, investment yields and capital discipline are the main variables to watch.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A large, diversified portfolio of convenience, automotive and restaurant properties spread across many states and metropolitan areas 12.
  • Long-dated triple-net leases that shift operating costs to tenants and provide fairly predictable income 1.
  • A balance sheet management describes as solid, with an investment grade credit rating and access to long-term funding 23.

Weaknesses

  • High dependence on one sector, fuel distribution and automotive retail, which increases exposure to structural change 1.
  • Many tenants are unrated and do not publish financial information, which makes credit risk hard for investors to assess 1.
  • General and administrative expenses rose in 2026, partly from non-recurring costs linked to the departure of former executives 3.

Opportunities

  • Continued investment in convenience stores, service centers and drive-thru restaurants, with initial yields that remain attractive 3.
  • Redevelopment of older fuel sites into modern convenience formats, which could generate higher income than their previous use 12.
  • Diversification into new regions and tenants, which could reduce the current concentration of the portfolio 12.

Threats

  • Intense competition for properties, which can raise acquisition prices and reduce investment returns 1.
  • Rising financing costs, which could compress margins on new investments if rates stay high 2.
  • Falling demand for conventional fuel due to electric vehicles and climate policy could weaken tenant performance 1.

Risks

  • Dependence on petroleum-sector tenantshigh

    A large share of tenants depend on the same industry, and factors that hit fuel distribution could reduce the company's revenue 1.

  • Tenant credit qualitymedium

    Most tenants are unrated and do not publish financial statements, which makes it hard to assess the risk of unpaid rent 1.

  • Access to financingmedium

    The company relies on external capital, and terms could become less favourable, which could limit new investment 12.

  • Environmental liabilitiesmedium

    Costs and accruals for environmental contamination, including MTBE litigation, have varied significantly between periods and can affect results 12.

  • Geographic concentrationlow

    A significant part of the properties is concentrated in certain states, and adverse conditions in those regions could affect operations 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Portfolio growth and rising AFFO per share in 2026, together with raised guidance and an investment grade credit rating, could support steady expansion if investment yields stay attractive 23.
  • Long-term triple-net leases in which tenants bear operating costs give a predictable cash flow, which matters for a REIT that distributes most of its income 1.
  • Redeveloping older sites and building new properties could add value if projects finish on time and on budget 12.

What would break the thesis

  • Competition for properties and higher financing costs could reduce returns on new investment and slow AFFO per share growth 12.
  • Heavy exposure to petroleum-sector tenants could become a problem if fuel demand falls sharply because of electric vehicles or environmental rules 1.
  • Unrated tenants and limited public financial information could hide credit risks that later show up as lost income or extra provisions 1.

What to watch

  • Delivery of 2026 AFFO guidance of 2.53 to 2.54 USD per diluted share and of the pipeline of more than 75 million USD in committed investmentsQ4 2026
  • Completion of the 261 million USD Refuel transaction and integration of the acquired portfolio2027
  • Trend in financing costs after the 200 million USD term loan and how the company refinances its debtnext 10-K

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

Getty Realty Corp. (NYSE: GTY) is a net lease REIT focused on acquiring, financing and developing single tenant retail properties, especially convenience stores, express tunnel car washes, automotive service centers and drive-thru quick service restaurants 1. As of December 31, 2025 the portfolio included 1,174 properties in 44 states and Washington, D.C. 1, and by September 30, 2026 the count had reached 1,269 2. The company is internally managed and headquartered in New York 1.

Revenue relies mostly on triple-net leases, under which tenants bear taxes, maintenance, insurance and operating expenses; leases generally have initial terms of 15 or 20 years with renewal options and periodic rent escalations 1. The weighted average remaining lease term, excluding renewals, was 9.9 years at the end of 2025 1.

As a REIT, the company must distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to stockholders 1. Its growth strategy combines sale-leaseback acquisitions, development funding for new properties and redevelopment of older gasoline sites into modern retail formats 12.

Segments

Convenience and automotive property leasing

The core segment includes convenience stores, express tunnel car washes and automotive service centers, leased triple-net to store operators, petroleum distributors and other automotive retail tenants 1. In fiscal 2025 the company acquired 24 convenience stores and 15 automotive service centers within roughly 273.0 million USD of investment 1.

Drive-thru restaurants and other freestanding retail

A second segment covers drive-thru quick service restaurants and other freestanding retail properties; in fiscal 2025, 28 such restaurants were acquired, the largest acquisition category that year 1. In the third quarter of 2026, 53 properties were bought for 286.0 million USD, including two drive-thru restaurants 23.

Market context

The single tenant net lease market for automotive retail is highly competitive, with institutional investors, REITs, investment funds and petroleum companies bidding for similar deals 1. Competition has pushed up acquisition prices for properties, which may limit favourable purchase opportunities 1. The 6.9% initial cash yield reported for the third quarter of 2026 shows the level at which the company has still been able to invest 3.

Over the medium term, demand for automobility and convenience properties depends on consumer behaviour and the shift to electric vehicles, which could reduce conventional fuel consumption 1. The company states that its strategy assumes automobility will remain the dominant form of transport in the United States 1.

Trends

  • Higher cost of financingheadwind

    The company depends on external capital, and new borrowing costs more than before; a 200 million USD term loan carries an effective rate of 5.03% 2. If funding becomes more expensive, investment spreads could be compressed 1.

  • Dependence on the petroleum industryheadwind

    Many leases are with fuel distribution companies, and falling demand for gasoline, due to efficiency gains or electric vehicles, could affect rental income 1. This sector exposure is one the company monitors closely 1.

  • Capital allocation disciplinemixed

    Management said it is reassessing its investment pipeline and taking a disciplined approach to capital allocation in the current market, after the 261 million USD Refuel transaction 3. This caution could slow growth but might improve long-term returns 3.

Competitive position

The company competes with public and non-traded REITs, public and private investment funds, petroleum manufacturing and marketing companies, convenience store retailers and other institutional investors 1. This competition has raised prices for properties Getty seeks and can reduce acquisition opportunities on favourable terms 1.

The company's stated edge lies in management experience in acquiring, financing and managing single tenant retail real estate, and in diversifying by property type, tenant and geography 13.

  • Institutional investors and net lease retail REITs

    Named in the annual report as public and private REITs, investment funds and well-capitalised investors targeting the same acquisitions.

  • Petroleum manufacturing and marketing companies

    Companies that produce, distribute or sell fuel can compete for the same convenience and station locations, and are also potential tenants.

  • Convenience store retailers

    Convenience retailers compete both for tenants and for locations, and are a key actor in the sector in which the company operates.

  • Public and private investment funds

    Well-capitalised funds can bid for the same sale-leaseback properties, which may push up acquisition prices.

News & filings

In the press

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SEC filings

  • Quarterly report22 Oct 2026
  • Current report21 Oct 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report21 Oct 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report19 Oct 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report28 Sept 2026
    Material agreement · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Departure or appointment of officers
  • Current report03 Aug 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers
  • Quarterly report23 Jul 2026
  • Current report22 Jul 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report22 Jul 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Getty Realty Corp. · 12 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-09-30 · SEC / Getty Realty Corp. · 22 Oct 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Getty Realty Corp. · 21 Oct 2026

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