Tanger Inc., headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a premier real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in outlet and open-air retail destinations. Founded by Stanley K. Tanger in 1981, the company pioneered the outlet center concept, providing consumers with direct access to major brands at discounted prices. Over the decades, ...Tanger Inc., headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a premier real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in outlet and open-air retail destinations. Founded by Stanley K. Tanger in 1981, the company pioneered the outlet center concept, providing consumers with direct access to major brands at discounted prices. Over the decades, Tanger has grown from a single center in Burlington, NC, to a diverse portfolio of 38 outlet centers, an adjacent managed facility, and an open-air lifestyle complex, collectively encompassing more than 15 million square feet. These properties are strategically located in high-traffic tourist destinations and vibrant markets across 20 U.S. states and Canada, hosting over 3,000 stores from more than 700 brand-name companies. The company generates revenue primarily through leasing space to retail tenants, with a stable occupancy rate and consistent cash flows. Tanger's business model emphasizes open-air centers, offering a convenient and pleasant shopping experience. Financially, Tanger has demonstrated resilience, with a market cap of approximately $4.5 billion and a dividend yield of around 3% (TTM). Key financial metrics include a gross profit margin of 69.5%, a net profit margin of 21%, and a return on equity of 18.6%, reflecting efficient operations and strong profitability. The company maintains a moderate leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.76, and its enterprise value stands at $6.2 billion. Under the leadership of CEO Stephen J. Yalof, who took over in January 2021, Tanger has focused on enhancing its properties, adding new amenities, and strengthening relationships with top-tier brands. The company is also committed to sustainability and community engagement, aiming to create value for shareholders, tenants, and shoppers alike. With a solid track record since its IPO in 1993, Tanger continues to innovate in the retail real estate sector, adapting to changing consumer behaviors and retail trends. Its strategic focus on open-air centers, combined with a strong balance sheet and experienced management, positions the company well for future growth and long-term success.
YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$581.6M
+10.5%
+4.0%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$114.8M
+16.4%
+22.4%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
+69.7%
-0.3%
+2.9%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
+30.2%
+5.3%
+7.8%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
+19.7%
+5.3%
+17.8%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$295.4M
+88.9%
+351.6%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
+50.8%
+70.8%
+334.3%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
239.0%
+3.4%
-5.4%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
0.30x
-30.7%
+146.8%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.
Ashley Curtis: Good morning. I am Ashley Curtis, Assistant Vice President of Investor Relations, and I would like to welcome you to Tanger Inc.'s Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call. Yesterday evening, we issued our earnings release as well as our supplemental information package and investor presentation. This information is available on our IR website investors.tanger.inc. Please note, this call may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those projected. We direct you to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a detailed discussion of these risks and uncertainties. During the call, we will also discuss non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in our earnings release and in our supplemental information. This call is being recorded for rebroadcast for a period of time in the future. As such, it is important to note that management's comments include time-sensitive information that may only be accurate as of today's date, August 5, 2026. [Operator Instructions] On the call today will be Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer; and Michael Bilerman, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer. In addition, other members of our leadership team will be available for Q&A. I will now turn the call over to Stephen Yalof. Please go ahead.
Stephen Yalof: Thank you, Ashley, and good morning, everyone. I'm pleased to report another strong quarter for Tanger reflecting the continued strength and durability of our proven leasing, operating and marketing platforms and our accretive external growth initiatives. This momentum shows up directly in our results and gives us confidence to raise our full year 2026 guidance. Quarter-end occupancy of 96.6% is in line with a year ago and, as expected, a slight moderation from the first quarter reflecting our proactive recapture of the Saks Off 5th space we discussed last quarter. We're taking a strategic approach to these closures. Backfill deals are already in our pipeline and we're leveraging our temp tenant program to bridge select spaces while we work to execute new long-term deals. These boxes sit in some of our top performing assets and we see them as real opportunity to add more productive uses and in-demand retailers with meaningful upside in rents and return on our invested capital. Our leasing results demonstrate the successful execution of our merchandising strategy and the continued demand to be in our centers. Over the last 12 months, we've executed over 650 transactions totaling 3.3 million square feet. Blended rent spreads were 10.5% marking our 18th consecutive quarter of positive rent spreads. We have renewals executed or in process for 70% of our 2026 expirations and continue to make progress re-tenanting less productive space. We …