These 3 ASX-listed real estate investment trusts have been in focus this week after releasing their latest half-year results.
Arena REIT (ASX: ARF) shares are up 0.86% to $3.53, Dexus Industria REIT (ASX: DXI) is 0.40% higher at $2.54, while Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX: DXC) is flat at $2.82.
Arena REIT and Dexus Industria REIT reported today, while Dexus Convenience Retail REIT released its numbers on Monday.
Here is what investors are digesting.
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Arena REIT stands out with earnings and distribution growth
Arena REIT reported a strong result for the six months to 31 December 2025, underpinned by contracted rental growth and development completions.
Net operating profit increased 9% to $39 million, while operating earnings rose to 9.70 cents per security, up 5.4% on the prior corresponding period. Statutory net profit came in at $110 million, reflecting valuation gains across the portfolio.
Arena declared an interim distribution of 9.625 cents per security, up 5.5% year on year, and reaffirmed full-year distribution guidance of 19.25 cents per security.
Portfolio fundamentals remain a key strength. Occupancy was 100%, with a weighted average lease expiry of 17.9 years. The trust recorded a portfolio valuation uplift of $61.2 million, taking total assets to $1.98 billion and net asset value per security to $3.64.
Dexus Industria REIT holds up as costs rise
Dexus Industria REIT delivered a resilient half-year result despite higher interest costs weighing on earnings.
Funds from operations declined slightly to $28.2 million, or 8.9 cents per security. Statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) fell to $43.4 million, reflecting lower valuation gains compared with the prior half.
The trust declared an interim distribution of 8.3 cents per security and reaffirmed full-year guidance of 16.6 cents per security. FY26 funds from operations guidance was slightly upgraded to between 17.3 and 17.4 cents per security.
Portfolio metrics remained solid, with occupancy at 99.7% and a weighted average lease expiry of 5.3 years. Net tangible assets increased 5.1% to $3.39 per security, supported by a $14.8 million uplift in portfolio valuations.
Dexus Convenience Retail REIT focuses on steady income
Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reported a steady result for the half-year to 31 December 2025, reflecting the defensive nature of its convenience-based retail portfolio.
Funds from operations came in at $14.5 million, or 10.5 cents per security, supported by like for like income growth of 2.9% and average rent reviews of 3.1%. The trust declared an interim distribution of 10.45 cents per security.
Statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) rose to $35.8 million, up from $14.7 million in the prior corresponding period, driven by a $19.8 million valuation uplift. Net tangible assets increased 4.4% to $3.80 per security.
Portfolio occupancy remained high at 99.9%, with gearing of 29.8% at the lower end of the target range.
Foolish Takeaway
All 3 REITs delivered solid results that met expectations, but none provided a strong reason to be re-rated.
Arena continues to offer visible earnings and distribution growth, while Dexus Industria and Dexus Convenience Retail remain focused on stability.
