Vicinity Centres shares: 3Q FY26 update reveals positive momentum

The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price is in focus today as the real estate investment trust reported a strong 3Q FY26, highlighting resilient retailer confidence, a near-full portfolio occupancy, and growing retail sales.

What did Vicinity Centres report?

• FY26 FFO and AFFO per security expected to be at the top end of guidance: 15.0–15.2 cents and 12.8–13.0 cents, respectively
• Retail portfolio occupancy at 99.6%, with positive leasing spreads of +5.1%
• Total portfolio retail sales up 3.4% for the quarter; specialty sales productivity rose to approximately $13,500 per square metre
• Raised $654 million in new debt, extending average debt maturity to 4.6 years with 89% of drawn debt hedged for FY26
• Chatswood Chase luxury precinct opened, with c.95% of the reimagined centre due to be open by 30 June 2026
• Divestment of three centres completed, continuing focus on portfolio quality

What else do investors need to know?

Vicinity maintained its full-year distribution payout forecast, expecting to stay within the target range of 95–100% of AFFO. The company’s capital management included successful new debt raisings, diversifying funding sources and mitigating near-term interest rate volatility.

Major redevelopment projects also advanced, with Chatswood Chase’s new luxury precinct launching to strong feedback. The Galleria redevelopment is on track to open before Christmas, already more than 75% leased and featuring secured anchor tenants.

What’s next for Vicinity Centres?

Vicinity reaffirmed its focus on strengthening its retail asset portfolio through targeted redevelopments and disciplined capital management. The business will continue to support retailer resilience while navigating evolving economic conditions.

With the Chatswood Chase transformation and Galleria redevelopment nearing completion, management remains optimistic about maintaining strong occupancy, expanding its luxury offer, and delivering value to securityholders.

Vicinity Centres share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Vicinity Centres shares have risen 7%, slightly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 6% over the same period.

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