Four Corners Property Trust Inc (FCPT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Celebrating a Decade …

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Release Date: February 12, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Four Corners Property Trust Inc (NYSE:FCPT) celebrated its 10-year anniversary, showcasing significant growth from 418 properties to 1,325 leases.

In Q4 2025, FCPT acquired $95 million of net lease properties at a 7% blended cap rate, contributing to a total of $318 million in acquisitions for the year.

The company maintains a strong portfolio with zero exposure to problematic retail sectors and minimal vacancy, demonstrating robust rent coverage of 5.1 times.

FCPT's core tenants, including Olive Garden, Longhorn, and Chili's, reported impressive same-store sales growth, enhancing portfolio metrics.

The company has a diversified portfolio with 37% of rents coming from outside casual dining, including automotive service, quick service restaurants, and medical retail.

Negative Points

FCPT faces potential challenges with the Bahama Breeze brand, which Darden is shutting down, although discussions for conversions are ongoing.

The company has a rare impairment on a Hardee's property, indicating difficulties in re-leasing certain assets.

FCPT's stock valuation lags behind the private market cap rates of its properties, suggesting a potential undervaluation in the public market.

The company has a high concentration of rent from a few tenants, with Olive Garden and Longhorn accounting for a significant portion of the portfolio.

There is ongoing scrutiny over potential credit issues with tenants like Red Lobster, although the company reports no immediate concerns.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Can you discuss the market potential and competition in the United Rentals and industrial outdoor storage sectors? How do cap rates in these areas compare to your existing portfolio? A: We’ve been following the sector for a long time. It’s attractive due to the land residual value and creditworthy tenants. The market is large and defensive, with cap rates that make sense. We continue to pursue this strategy and are also looking at grocery sectors, although high credit grocers often have higher purchase prices. The total addressable market is enormous compared to our company size. Unidentified_3

Q: Regarding Bahama Breeze, can you confirm the number of locations remaining and discuss the rent levels and interest in these sites? A: Some locations will be converted to other Darden brands, and we may swap one with Darden for another property. We have significant interest in these well-located sites, and we are being conservative on rents. We are sorting through interested parties. Unidentified_3

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Q: Can you elaborate on the performance and potential rent changes for Bahama Breeze assets being converted or released? A: Bahama Breeze had limited market expansion, and Darden will convert some locations without changing rental rates. For those we get back, we feel confident in releasing them. This involves a small number of stores in our portfolio of 1,325. Unidentified_3

Q: How do you manage your balance sheet, especially regarding leverage and acquisition funding? A: We are disciplined in capital allocation and have ample runway for acquisitions with low leverage financing. We have minimal maturities to address and feel well-positioned for growth. Our stock is well-supported by NAV, offering real value today. Unidentified_3

Q: What is your exposure to Red Lobster, and how does it fit into your diversification strategy? A: Red Lobster is performing better under current ownership, and our stores are in a master lease affirmed at the same rent. We focus on balanced real estate and credit approaches, avoiding sectors with high risk. Our credit performance has been best in class. Unidentified_3

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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