STAG Industrial, Inc. is a real estate investment company, which engages in acquiring, owning, and managing single-tenant, industrial real estate assets. It ...
STAG Industrial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, ownership, and management of single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States. Founded by Benjamin S. Butcher on July 21, 2010, and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company went public on April 15, 2011, and is ...STAG Industrial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, ownership, and management of single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States. Founded by Benjamin S. Butcher on July 21, 2010, and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company went public on April 15, 2011, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol STAG. As of the latest data, STAG has a market capitalization of approximately $7.19 billion, with a stock price of $37.30. The company focuses on providing a stable and reliable income stream to its shareholders through the leasing of industrial properties, which include warehouses, distribution centers, and light manufacturing facilities. With a portfolio spread across various states, STAG aims to diversify its tenant base and geographic concentration to mitigate risks. The company's financial metrics indicate a robust operation: it has a gross profit margin of 62%, an operating profit margin of 37.6%, and a net profit margin of 28%. Its revenue per share is $4.61, and it pays a dividend of $1.52 per share, yielding about 4.1%. STAG employs approximately 93 people, reflecting its asset-light corporate structure, and is led by President and CEO William R. Crooker. To fund its acquisitions and operations, the company utilizes a mix of equity and debt, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.958 and an interest coverage ratio of 2.29. The company's enterprise value is approximately $10.6 billion, and its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 28.69. Looking ahead, STAG continues to seek growth through strategic acquisitions and development projects, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for industrial space in the United States.
Operator: Greetings. Welcome to the STAG Industrial, Inc. Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Please note, this conference is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to Steve Xiarhos, VP, Investor Relations. Thank you, Steve. You may begin.
Steve Xiarhos: Thank you. Welcome to STAG Industrial's Conference Call covering the Second Quarter 2026 results. In addition to the press release distributed yesterday, we posted an unaudited quarterly supplemental information presentation on the company's website at stagindustrial.com under the Investor Relations section. On today's call, the company's prepared remarks and answers to your questions will contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from those discussed today. Examples of forward-looking statements include forecast of Core FFO, same-store NOI, G&A, acquisition and disposition volumes, retention rates and other guidance, leasing prospects, rent collections, industry and economic trends, and other matters. We encourage all listeners to review the more detailed discussion related to these forward-looking statements contained in the company's filings with the SEC and the definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures contained in the supplemental information package available on the company's website. As a reminder, forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of today. STAG Industrial assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. On today's call, you'll hear from Bill Crooker, our Chief Executive Officer; and Matts Pinard, our Chief Financial Officer. Also here with us today are Mike Chase, our Chief Investment Officer; and Steve Kimball, our Chief Operating Officer, who are available to answer questions specific to their areas of focus. I will now turn the call over to Bill.
William Crooker: Thank you, Steve. Good morning, everybody, and welcome to the second quarter earnings call for STAG Industrial. We are pleased to have you join us and look forward to discussing the second quarter 2026 results. Industrial fundamentals continue to stabilize in the second quarter, and we remain constructive on the trajectory heading into the back half of the year. In our view, vacancy has peaked both nationally and within STAG's portfolio. Net absorption was 69 million square feet this quarter, a meaningful acceleration from Q1 and was 111 million square feet in the first half, the best start to a year since 2022. Supply continues to work in the market's favor. The development pipeline has contracted roughly halfway from its 2022 peak and under construction product now represents just 2% of total stock, of which about 55% is pre-leased. Demand tailwinds remain intact and diversified. E-commerce as a percentage of retail sales hit a record high earlier this …