Charter Hall Retail REIT unveils December 2025 quarterly distribution

Charter Hall Retail REIT announces a 6.4 cent per unit unfranked distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Key points
  • Charter Hall Retail REIT declared an unfranked quarterly distribution of 6.4 cents per unit, payable on 27 February 2026.
  • The distribution reflects steady cash flow from its retail property portfolio, with no Dividend/Distribution Reinvestment Plan applicable this time.
  • Over the past year, shares have increased by 23%, significantly outperforming the market.

The Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR) share price is in focus as the trust announces a quarterly distribution of 6.4 cents per unit, with the payment scheduled for 27 February 2026.

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What did Charter Hall Retail REIT report?

  • Quarterly distribution declared: 6.4 cents per ordinary unit, unfranked
  • Ex-date for distribution: 30 December 2025
  • Record date: 31 December 2025
  • Payment date: 27 February 2026
  • Distribution relates to the quarter ending 31 December 2025
  • No franking credits attached; 100% unfranked

What else do investors need to know?

The distribution amount of 6.4 cents per unit is in line with Charter Hall Retail REIT's recent quarterly payments, reflecting steady cash flow from its retail property portfolio. It remains payable in Australian dollars, with no currency arrangements or special tax components noted in this announcement.

Charter Hall Retail REIT has a Dividend/Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) in place. However, for this particular distribution, the DRP is not applicable.

What's next for Charter Hall Retail REIT?

Looking ahead, investors can expect regular quarterly distributions, reflecting the REIT's ongoing commitment to stable income. The trust's property portfolio will likely continue to play a key role in supporting future distributions.

Charter Hall Retail REIT hasn't provided additional guidance with this announcement but maintaining distribution payments signals ongoing confidence in its retail property operations.

Charter Hall Retail REIT share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Charter Hall REIT shares have risen 23%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.

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