Research notes

Centuria Office REIT (COF) delivered a broadly in-line FY26 result. FFO of 11.2cpu and distributions of 10.1cpu were both delivered in line with guidance, with the more relevant detail in the FY27 outlook. FFO guidance of 11.3cpu marks the first year of growth since FY22, while distributions have been reset to 9.0cpu, below market expectations in what management describes as a through-cycle setting. The balance sheet remains the constraint with gearing at 43.7%. Encouragingly, leasing volumes were among the strongest in COF's history although this has yet to translate into occupancy, which was largely unchanged. COF trades at a c.46% discount to NTA and a 67% discount to replacement value, although the catalysts to close that gap remain limited in our view. We retain our Trim with a $0.88/sh price target (previously A$0.80), reflecting our revised earnings forecasts.

REA’s FY26 result continued to highlight the resilience of the franchise, particularly its ability to maintain double-digit yield growth (+13%) in its core Australia business. The result was broadly in line with our expectations. On a core operations basis it delivered ~7% topline growth and EBITDA (pre associate losses) growth of ~12%. Cost discipline was a key highlight in our view, with open jaws for the full year. Our FY27-FY29F EPS is increased by 1-3.5%. Our DCF-derived price target increases to A$203 (from A$199). BUY recommendation maintained.

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