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SIRIUS REAL ESTATE LIMITED - Results for the year ended 31 March 2026 and dividend declaration

Sirius Real Estate Limited
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What this filing means

Sirius Real Estate posted robust 8.4% FFO growth and its 25th consecutive dividend increase, though FX headwinds and financing costs dragged down headline earnings per share.

Sirius Real Estate grew the core cash it generates from its properties and raised its dividend again, but foreign exchange changes and borrowing costs caused its headline earnings per share to drop.

Bull case

  • Funds from Operations (FFO) increased by 8.4% to €133.5m, with FFO per share up 4.5% to €8.82c, indicating solid core operating cash generation.
  • The total dividend for the year was raised by 4.1% to 6.40c per share, marking the company's 25th consecutive dividend increase.
  • Profit after tax rose 29.0% to €229.8m and Basic EPS increased 24.3% to 15.16c, though this was substantially bolstered by property valuation gains and the release of deferred tax liabilities.
  • Adjusted NAV per share grew by 5.0% to 124.78c, reflecting strong underlying asset value appreciation.
  • Executive management highlighted successful capital deployment, investing over €463 million into thirteen new assets to capture market opportunities and expand the platform.

Bear case

  • Headline earnings per share (HEPS) fell by 18.6% to 6.56c, driven primarily by unrealised foreign currency translation losses.
  • EPRA EPS decreased by 7.8% to 7.43c due to realised foreign exchange translation effects and finance fees related to recent financing activities.
  • The balance sheet leverage profile weakened, with Net LTV rising to 36.1% (from 31.4%) and Net Debt to EBITDA expanding to 6.6x (from 5.2x).
  • Cash at bank decreased materially from €571.3m to €372.7m, reducing the available cash buffer ahead of the €400.0m bond maturity in June 2026.
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SENS-AI conclusion

Sirius Real Estate reported strong FY26 results with Funds from Operations rising 8.4% to €133.5m and the total dividend increasing 4.1% to 6.40c per share, alongside significant acquisition activity. The operational momentum and portfolio valuation gains remain robust, indicating that the 18.6% drop in HEPS and higher leverage reflect the friction costs of recent financing and currency translation rather than underlying asset weakness. The filing does not indicate structural margin degradation, as the core rent roll and FFO metrics continue their long-term growth trajectory. Investor Takeaway: Strong asset management and accretive acquisitions support the operational growth thesis, though the near-term noise in statutory per-share metrics and elevated leverage warrant monitoring.

Operational cash flow growth confirms the core thesis is intact. No immediate repositioning required despite statutory earnings noise.

Decision framework

Current stance: Filing Positive

Key drivers

  • Funds from Operations (FFO) increased by 8.4% to €133.5m, with FFO per share up 4.5% to €8.82c, indicating solid core operating cash generation.
  • The total dividend for the year was raised by 4.1% to 6.40c per share, marking the company's 25th consecutive dividend increase.
  • Profit after tax rose 29.0% to €229.8m and Basic EPS increased 24.3% to 15.16c, though this was substantially bolstered by property valuation gains and the release of deferred tax liabilities.

Key risks

  • Headline earnings per share (HEPS) fell by 18.6% to 6.56c, driven primarily by unrealised foreign currency translation losses.
  • EPRA EPS decreased by 7.8% to 7.43c due to realised foreign exchange translation effects and finance fees related to recent financing activities.
  • The balance sheet leverage profile weakened, with Net LTV rising to 36.1% (from 31.4%) and Net Debt to EBITDA expanding to 6.6x (from 5.2x).

What would change the view

  • Forward guidance is cut or withdrawn in the next update.
  • Cash-flow conversion deteriorates relative to reported earnings.
  • Positive thesis fails to hold through the next reporting window.

Evidence from the filing

  • Funds from Operations (FFO) increased by 8.4% to €133.5m, with FFO per share up 4.5% to €8.82c, indicating solid core operating cash generation.

    “8.4% increase in Funds from Operations ("FFO") to €133.5m (2025: €123.2m) with 4.5% increase in FFO per share to €8.82c (2025: 8.44c)”

  • The total dividend for the year was raised by 4.1% to 6.40c per share, marking the company's 25th consecutive dividend increase.

    “amounting to a 4.1% increase in the total dividend for the financial year to 6.40c per share (2025: 6.15c per share).”

  • Profit after tax rose 29.0% to €229.8m and Basic EPS increased 24.3% to 15.16c, though this was substantially bolstered by property valuation gains and the release of deferred tax liabilities.

    “29.0% rise in profit after tax to €229.8m (31 March 2025: €178.2m) reflecting release of deferred tax liabilities in the German portfolio following a phased government reduction in the corporate tax rate.”

  • Adjusted NAV per share grew by 5.0% to 124.78c, reflecting strong underlying asset value appreciation.

    “Adjusted NAV per share increased by 5.0% to 124.78c (2025: 118.89c), ahead of consensus expectations.”

  • Executive management highlighted successful capital deployment, investing over €463 million into thirteen new assets to capture market opportunities and expand the platform.

    “At the same time, we have continued to make good progress in our acquisition programme, investing over €463 million into thirteen attractive assets”

  • Headline earnings per share (HEPS) fell by 18.6% to 6.56c, driven primarily by unrealised foreign currency translation losses.

    “Headline earnings per share decreased by 18.6% to 6.56c (2025: 8.06c) primarily due to unrealised foreign currency translation loss of €13.2m in the period.”

  • EPRA EPS decreased by 7.8% to 7.43c due to realised foreign exchange translation effects and finance fees related to recent financing activities.

    “EPRA EPS decreased by 7.8% to 7.43c (2025: 8.06c) principally due to realised foreign exchange translation effects and finance fees to related to recent financing activities”

  • The balance sheet leverage profile weakened, with Net LTV rising to 36.1% (from 31.4%) and Net Debt to EBITDA expanding to 6.6x (from 5.2x).

    “36.1% net LTV (2025: 31.4%) and Net Debt to EBITDA of 6.6x (2025: 5.2x).”

  • Cash at bank decreased materially from €571.3m to €372.7m, reducing the available cash buffer ahead of the €400.0m bond maturity in June 2026.

    “Cash at bank of €372.7m (2025: €571.3m) and €300m undrawn revolving credit facility, providing abundant liquidity ahead of the repayment of the €400.0m bond due in June 2026.”
Category
Results
Event posture
Constructive
Published
Jun 1, 2026

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