Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. (FCPT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Overview

The earnings call summary indicates strong financial performance with record acquisition volumes, high rent coverage, and significant cash rental income growth. The Q&A session confirmed continued strategic acquisitions and tenant diversification, with no major negative concerns raised. The slight vagueness in management's response about future acquisitions doesn't overshadow the overall positive sentiment. Given the market cap, the stock is likely to see a positive reaction, but not overwhelmingly so.

Key Financial Performance

Acquisitions in Q2 $84 million in acquisitions at a 6.7% blended cap rate. Over the last 12 months, $344 million of properties acquired, among the highest volumes across 4 consecutive quarters. Reasons: Focus on high-quality standards and strong cost of capital.

Rent Coverage in Q2 5x for the majority of the portfolio. Reasons: Strong portfolio quality and creditworthy tenants.

AFFO per share $0.44, up 2.8% from Q2 last year. Reasons: Growth in rental income and efficient growth efforts.

Cash Rental Income $64.5 million, representing growth of over 11% compared to last year. Reasons: Increased acquisitions and strong portfolio performance.

Annualized Cash-Based Rent $249.8 million at quarter end. Reasons: Growth in leases and acquisitions.

Cash G&A Expense $4.4 million, representing 6.9% of cash rental income compared to 7.4% last year. Reasons: Improved operating leverage and efficient growth.

Portfolio Occupancy 99.4%. Reasons: Strong tenant relationships and lease renewals.

Base Rent Collection 99.8% for Q2. Reasons: High-quality tenant base and effective lease management.

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Operating Highlights

Acquisitions: Acquired $84 million in properties in Q2 2025 at a 6.7% blended cap rate. Over the last 12 months, acquired $344 million in properties, marking one of the highest volumes across 4 consecutive quarters.

Portfolio Diversification: Expanded from 418 properties across 5 brands in 2015 to 1,260 leases across 165 brands in 2025. Casual dining now represents 66% of rents, down from 94% at spin-off. Other sectors include quick service (11%), automotive service (12%), and medical retail (9%).

Automotive Sector Focus: 68% of Q2 acquisitions were in the automotive sector, including tenants like Caliber Collision and Christian Brothers. Automotive service is seen as e-commerce and recession-resistant, benefiting from the aging vehicle population.

Operational Efficiency: Cash G&A expense decreased to 6.9% of cash rental income in Q2 2025, down from 7.4% in Q2 2024, reflecting improved operating leverage.

Lease Management: 85% of 2025 lease expirations have been extended or are in active negotiations. Portfolio occupancy remains strong at 99.4%, with 99.8% of base rent collected in Q2.

Capital Management: Raised $24 million in equity in Q2 2025, adding to $149 million raised in Q1. Maintained leverage below 5.5x for the fourth consecutive quarter, with $500 million in available capital for acquisitions.

Defensive Portfolio Strategy: Focused on essential retail and services, avoiding struggling sectors like theaters and high-end car washes. Maintains a defensive and tariff-resistant portfolio.

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Risk or Challenges

Market Conditions: Potential pullback in consumer spending due to a recession or high inflation environment, which could impact revenue.

Regulatory Hurdles: Tariff impacts are still uncertain, though the company expects restaurants and service industries to be less affected due to domestic supply chains.

Strategic Execution Risks: The company does not provide acquisition guidance, which could lead to uncertainty in meeting growth expectations. Additionally, maintaining dual quality and return thresholds may limit acquisition opportunities.

Economic Uncertainties: Flattening cap rates and a flight to credit quality could indicate pressure on net lease cap rates, potentially affecting future acquisitions.

Supply Chain Disruptions: While largely domestic, any unforeseen disruptions in the supply chain could still impact operations.

Competitive Pressures: The company faces competition in acquiring high-quality properties and tenants, which could impact its ability to maintain portfolio quality and growth.

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Guidance & Outlook

Acquisition Strategy: The company acquired 24 properties for $84 million in Q2 2025 at a blended 6.7% cap rate, with a weighted average lease term of 13 years. For the first half of 2025, 47 properties were acquired for $141 million at the same cap rate. The company remains disciplined in pricing and seeks deals that meet quality and return thresholds. Automotive service remains a core targeted industry due to its e-commerce and recession-resistant nature, with demand for vehicle service expected to increase as the average age of passenger vehicles in the U.S. reaches a record 14 years.

Capital Position and Liquidity: The company raised $24 million in equity in Q2 2025, in addition to $149 million in Q1, totaling nearly $0.5 billion over the last 12 months. It has $146 million of unsettled equity forward at a price of $28.30 and maintains a forward equity balance to offset carrying costs. The company has $500 million of available capital for acquisitions and an approximate $470 million capacity before reaching 6x net leverage. It has 95% of term debt fixed through November 2027 at 3%, with no significant debt maturities for nearly 2 years.

Lease Management and Occupancy: The company has made significant progress on lease expirations, with over 85% of 2025 expirations already extended or indicating intent to renew. Remaining expirations for 2025 represent just 0.4% of ABR. Portfolio occupancy remains strong at 99.4%, with 99.8% of base rent collected in Q2 2025.

Financial Projections: The company reported AFFO per share of $0.44 for Q2 2025, up 2.8% from the previous year. Annualized cash-based rent on leases at quarter-end is $249.8 million, with a weighted average 5-year annual cash rent escalator of 1.4%. Cash G&A expenses are expected to be in the range of $18 million to $18.5 million for 2025.

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Key Q&A

Q:Bill, on previous calls, you've made mention about building out your acquisition team. Is the current acquisition volume a result of being fully staffed or the opportunity set available?

A:The company is appropriately staffed and has the capacity to do more acquisitions if favorable pricing is found. However, the current acquisition volume is determined by the availability of well-priced assets in the marketplace, which are sufficient but not terribly attractive.

Q:If cap rates were to move 10 or 20 basis points in your direction while keeping the cost of capital constant, how much would that impact the opportunity set?

A:A 25 basis point movement would be substantial, potentially adding $100 million to $200 million in opportunities.

Q:Does the acquisition of Olive Gardens this quarter indicate a comfortable level of Darden exposure?

A:The company continues to diversify Darden exposure but does not hesitate to acquire Darden-related assets when pricing and location are favorable. Darden remains a strong performer with a market cap over $25 billion.

Q:Should we expect a similar acceleration in acquisition activity in the back half of this year as seen last year?

A:It depends on the cost of capital and market conditions. Historically, Q4 has been the largest quarter for acquisitions, but it is too early to predict the outcome for this year.

Q:Was the skew towards auto services in transactions this quarter intentional or just where the deal flow happened to be?

A:It was just where the deal flow happened to be.

Q:If acquisition yields were lowered by 25 or 50 basis points, would that open up more deal volume?

A:Lowering acquisition yields by 25 or 50 basis points would open up more opportunities. However, the company prioritizes accretive acquisitions and consistent quality and price.

Q:Is the reduction in shares remaining to be settled under forward due to fewer opportunities or the current stock price?

A:It is more related to the current stock price.

Q:Is deal flow picking up, and has the competitive landscape changed?

A:Deal flow has been consistent, and the competitive landscape has not significantly changed. Pricing remains acceptable but not super attractive.

Q:Between credit and real estate criteria, what has been the stronger filter in not getting deals done in 2025?

A:Pricing has been the stronger filter, as sufficient volume meets quality criteria, but pricing must be accretive for shareholders.

Q:With Darden spin assets beginning to roll in 2027, is there an anticipation to pull some of that forward?

A:The extension options are at Darden's discretion, and the company maintains a strong relationship with Darden. These properties are highly productive with reasonable rents.

Q:Regarding Bahama Breeze store closures, is there any concern or proactive measures being taken?

A:Only one property was on the closure list, and it is still paying rent. The company has pruned Bahama Breeze exposure to retain strong properties with reasonable rents. There is no concern, and there may be opportunities.

Q:What is the outlook for the veterinarian retail property industry, and why was a recent acquisition made there?

A:The vet industry is evolving, and the company sees it as an interesting space. While cautious about private equity in the industry, the acquisition was made at a reasonable basis with decent returns, and more deals in this space are expected.

Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses

A:Management avoided providing a direct answer regarding the potential acceleration of acquisition activity in the back half of the year, stating it was too early to predict. Additionally, the response to the question about pulling forward Darden spin assets was vague, emphasizing the strong relationship with Darden but not providing specific plans.

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