REITs Excel, Earnings Swell, Fed Rebels

U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2026

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. (BNL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. (BNL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026

Broadstone Net Lease Announces First Quarter 2026 Results and Adds $30 million to its Committed Pipeline of Build-to-Suit Developments

VICTOR, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #acquisitions--Broadstone Net Lease Announces First Quarter 2026 Results and Adds $30 million to its Committed Pipeline of Build-to-Suit Developments.

Business Wire • Apr 29, 2026

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. (BNL) Q1 FFO Meet Estimates

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. (BNL) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.38 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to FFO of $0.36 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 29, 2026

I Never Knew My First Develop Deal Would Lead To A $231 Billion Marketplace

Realty Income and VICI Properties are highlighted as top net lease REITs with wide moats and attractive valuations. Net lease REITs benefit from long-term, predictable cash flows and cost-of-capital advantages, especially those with access to European debt markets. O trades at 15.1x P/AFFO (below its historical 17.7x), offers a 5.0% yield, and is forecasted for a 15% 12-month total return.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 19, 2026

Broadstone Net Lease: Value Driver Framework Points To A Hold

Broadstone Net Lease's business model remains accretive, generating 67 basis points of economic profit; however, the discounted value of the economic profit is already reflected in the valuation. BNL's enterprise value is currently at a 22.96% premium to invested capital, close to our justified premium to invested capital of 26.08%. Only about 20% of tenants are investment-grade rated. Exposure to weaker tenants (e.g., Red Lobster) warrants ongoing scrutiny.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 17, 2026

A Fragile Truce

U.S. equity markets extended their rebound this week as investors welcomed tentative progress toward de-escalation in the Middle East following several days of dramatic threats of significant escalation. The fragile pause in hostilities temporarily eased fears of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies and fueled a sharp retreat in oil prices after a surge to four-year highs. Markets also found support from lukewarm inflation data and signs that the U.S. labor market continues to demonstrate resilience despite elevated energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 12, 2026

Broadstone Net Lease: A Noteworthy Index Inclusion And A Shift In Global Macro

I have lowered my conviction in Broadstone Net Lease, as I believe its tailwinds might fade amid a shift in the macroeconomic landscape. BNL's S&P 600 small-cap index inclusion may boost trading volume but does not guarantee sustained price appreciation. Fixed rent escalations and a 5.6-year asset-liability mismatch expose the company to inflation and refinancing risk.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2026

Casey's General Stores Set to Join S&P 500; DigitalOcean Holdings to Join S&P MidCap 400; Broadstone Net Lease to Join S&P SmallCap 600

NEW YORK, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P MidCap 400 constituent Casey's General Stores Inc. (NASD: CASY) will replace Hologic Inc. (NASD: HOLX) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DOCN) will replace Casey's General Stores in the S&P MidCap 400, and Broadstone Net Lease Inc. (NYSE: BNL) will replace DigitalOcean Holdings in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, April 9. Affiliates of Blackstone Inc. and TPG Global are acquiring Hologic in a deal expected to be completed on or about April 7.

PRNewsWire • Apr 6, 2026

Broadstone Net Lease Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

VICTOR, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #acquisitions--Broadstone Net Lease Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

Business Wire • Apr 1, 2026