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Agree Realty Corporation

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Agree Realty Corporation NYSE
$80.48 0.88% (+0.70)

Market Cap $9.66 B
52w High $81.17
52w Low $68.98
Dividend Yield 4.29%
Frequency Monthly
P/E 45.47
Volume 1.36M
Outstanding Shares 120.03M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $190.49M $74.06M $56.04M 29.42% $0.47 $166.25M
Q3-2025 $183.22M $73.99M $52.12M 28.44% $0.45 $158.24M
Q2-2025 $175.53M $71.72M $49.2M 28.03% $0.44 $149.53M
Q1-2025 $169.16M $70.08M $47M 27.78% $0.42 $143.04M
Q4-2024 $160.73M $65.03M $45.24M 28.15% $0.42 $140.46M

What's going well?

Revenue and profits are both growing steadily, and the company keeps a large share of each sale as profit. Operating expenses are well controlled, and there are no unusual charges distorting results.

What's concerning?

Interest costs are rising and eat into profits, and gross margins dipped slightly. The company isn't showing investment in R&D or sales and marketing, which could limit future growth if competition heats up.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $16.3M $9.8B $3.53B $6.27B
Q3-2025 $13.7M $9.48B $3.61B $5.87B
Q2-2025 $5.82M $9.08B $3.43B $5.65B
Q1-2025 $7.92M $8.8B $3.16B $5.64B
Q4-2024 $6.4M $8.49B $2.98B $5.51B

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has a strong equity base, with shareholders owning nearly two-thirds of the business. Debt is moderate and mostly long-term, and the company is growing its book value.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Cash on hand is extremely low, and current assets are not enough to cover current liabilities. Retained earnings are negative, showing a history of losses.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $56.21M $111.31M $-373.01M $265.44M $3.74M $111.31M
Q3-2025 $52.28M $146.52M $-444.31M $305.76M $7.97M $146.52M
Q2-2025 $49.35M $119.64M $-344.96M $223.05M $-2.26M $119.64M
Q1-2025 $47.15M $126.66M $-380.86M $258.97M $4.77M $126.66M
Q4-2024 $45.38M $91.4M $-348.34M $250.1M $-6.84M $91.4M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The business is still generating positive cash from operations and free cash flow, with high-quality earnings that turn into real cash. Non-cash charges like depreciation boost operating cash flow above net income.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Cash flow from operations is falling, and the company is highly dependent on issuing new shares to fund itself. Dividends are not covered by free cash flow, and working capital is draining cash.

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Agree Realty Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key strengths include consistent revenue and cash flow growth, very strong underlying operating profitability, and a portfolio concentrated in necessity‑based and often investment‑grade retail tenants. The company has built multiple avenues for growth—acquisitions, development, and developer funding—supported by a proprietary technology platform and increasing use of AI. Assets and shareholder equity have grown meaningfully, and free cash flow is robust despite heavy investment spending, pointing to a resilient business model within its chosen niche.

! Risks

The main risks center on the balance sheet and external environment. Leverage has risen over time, interest expenses are eating into net margins, and short‑term liabilities have jumped, weakening conventional liquidity metrics and increasing refinancing exposure. The business model is capital‑intensive and reliant on continued access to debt and equity markets at reasonable terms. Sector‑wise, the company remains exposed to disruptions in retail, tenant credit events, and shifts in interest rates and property valuations. The benefits of its technology and innovation initiatives, while promising, are not guaranteed and could be copied or blunted by competitors.

Outlook

Taken together, the data suggest a company on a generally positive trajectory, with a scalable platform, strong tenant base, and growing cash flows, but also with rising financial leverage and sensitivity to macro conditions. If interest rates are stable or ease and necessity‑based retail remains resilient, the current strategy could support continued, though likely more measured, growth in income and assets. Conversely, a tougher capital markets backdrop or a deterioration in tenant health could pressure returns and slow expansion. The balance between growth ambitions and balance‑sheet conservatism will be an important factor to watch over the coming years.