Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited Reports Strong Financial Performance and Prospects for FY2025 and FY2026

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Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited, a leading real estate investment company, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025, demonstrating a strong performance amidst a favorable market environment. The company's distributable earnings for FY2025 amounted to R1 956,2 million, representing a 9,4% increase from the prior year. Furthermore, Fortress has provided distributable earnings guidance for FY2026, forecasting growth of between 6,0% and 7,5% on FY2025 distributable earnings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fortress' distributable earnings for FY2025 reached R1 956,2 million, a 9,4% increase from FY2024.
  • The company has forecasted distributable earnings guidance for FY2026, ranging from R2 073 million to R2 103 million, representing growth of between 6,0% and 7,5% on FY2025 distributable earnings.
  • Fortress' total distribution for FY2025 amounted to R1,956 billion, resulting in a final dividend of 86,29 cents per share for 2H2025 and an interim after-tax cash dividend of 76,15 cents per share paid in April 2025.
  • The company's total shareholder return for the financial year exceeded 30%.
  • Fortress' portfolio valuations have increased by 6,5% on a like-for-like basis from FY2024, with investors returning to the direct real estate market.
  • The company's development team has contributed meaningfully to the performance, with 70% of its current logistics properties having been developed by its own teams in South Africa and Poland.
  • Fortress' retail portfolio delivered strong like-for-like NOI growth of 9,4%, significantly above the inflation rate, and contributed 35% to the company's total NOI.
  • NEPI Rockcastle, in which Fortress holds a 15,2% interest, has maintained a 90% payout ratio and met its published distributable earnings per share guidance for its financial year ending 31 December 2025.

Statistics:

  • Distributable earnings for FY2025: R1 956,2 million
  • Distributable earnings guidance for FY2026: R2 073 million - R2 103 million
  • Total distribution for FY2025: R1,956 billion
  • Total shareholder return for FY2025: 30% or more
  • Portfolio valuations increase from FY2024: 6,5% on a like-for-like basis
  • NEPI Rockcastle shares held by Fortress: R15,8 billion
  • NEPI Rockcastle's payout ratio: 90%

Sources:

  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange
  • Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
  • Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited's summary consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
  • NEPI Rockcastle's published distributable earnings per share guidance for its financial year ending 31 December 2025