NETSTREITNYSE: NTST

NETSTREIT's Q3 earnings showed growth in revenue and portfolio, but the REIT continues to underperform compared to top sector peers. Portfolio quality issues, particularly high exposure to dollar stores and drug stores, pose significant risks to NTST's credit quality and diversification goals. Despite strengths like no near-term debt maturities and high-rated tenants, NTST's concentrated portfolio makes it an unattractive acquisition target and limits valuation expansion.

NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE:NTST ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Amy An - Investor Relations Mark Manheimer - Chief Executive Officer Dan Donlan - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Wes Golladay - Baird Ravi Vaidya - Mizuho Nicholas Joseph - Citi Ki Bin Kim - Truist Securities Kathryn Graves - UBS Upal Rana - KeyBanc Capital Markets Greg McGinniss - Scotiabank Farrell Granath - Bank of America Operator Greetings, and welcome to NETSTREIT Corp Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

Although the revenue and EPS for NETSTREIT (NTST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

NETSTREIT (NTST) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.32 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to FFO of $0.31 per share a year ago.

The $22.5 trillion U.S. commercial real estate market is showing signs of recovery, fueled by improved lending conditions and rebounding property prices. Lower rates and rebounding liquidity could support further growth, but risks remain, particularly for office properties facing a massive maturity wall. Amid these trends, several REITs offer strong income potential and growth opportunities, thanks to strategic positioning and resilient business models.

NETSTREIT is a net-lease retail REIT that operates on a national scale. The REIT's portfolio is well-diversified, and its long-term leases enhance cash flow predictability. Recent performance shows significant growth in ABR, NOI, and AFFO.

NETSTREIT is a small triple-net lease, retail/service-oriented REIT with properties across 45 states. The Company is not as popular as its larger peers. NTST delivered solid Q2 2024 results and upheld its key business and credit metrics. In the meantime, the Company realised $115.8m of investment volume at a positive spread. I've upgraded my rating on NTST as its valuation is substantially more attractive now, both in absolute and relative terms.

NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE:NTST ) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript July 30, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Amy An - IR Mark Manheimer - CEO Dan Donlan - CFO Conference Call Participants Wes Golladay - Baird Smedes Rose - Citi Ravi Vaidya - Mizuho Greg McGinniss - Scotiabank Upal Rana - KeyBanc Capital Markets Farrell Granath - Bank of America Ki Bin Kim - Truist Securities Operator Greetings and welcome to the NETSTREIT Corp. Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in the listen-only mode.

NETSTREIT (NTST) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.32 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.31 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.30 per share a year ago.