DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate (DMRE) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
15 May, 2026Executive summary
Rental income and FFO I declined year-over-year due to planned property disposals and a weak economic environment, but results were in line with expectations.
Annualised contractual rent as of 31 March 2026 was EUR 45.7 million, down from EUR 51.3 million at year-end 2025, mainly due to disposals and increased vacancy.
Letting performance dropped to 2,700 sq m, down from 25,000+ sq m in Q1 2025, with expectations for improvement by year-end.
Management streamlined, reducing the board from three to two members, with responsibilities reallocated.
Two properties (Flensburg and Bonn) sold for EUR 17.5 million; proceeds used to pay down loans.
Portfolio highlights
Annualised contractual rent declined from EUR 56.4 million in FY 2025 to EUR 45.7 million in Q1 2026, mainly due to asset disposals and higher vacancy.
Letting performance fell from 25,530 sq m in Q1 2025 to 2,710 sq m in Q1 2026, with expectations for larger lettings later in the year.
EPRA vacancy increased from 16.4% at FY 2025 to 21.0% in Q1 2026, primarily due to two assets becoming fully vacant.
WALT improved from 4.7 years to 5.2 years, reflecting lease structure changes.
Financial highlights
Rental income for Q1 2026 was EUR 11.6 million, down 17.3% year-over-year, mainly due to prior year disposals.
FFO I was EUR 0.3 million, down 85.7% year-over-year, reflecting lower rental income.
EBIT improved to EUR 2.7 million from a loss of EUR 3.4 million in Q1 2025, as no material devaluations occurred.
Net loss for the period was EUR -8.6 million, improved from EUR -15.5 million year-over-year.
Balance sheet total reduced from EUR 849 million to EUR 833 million, reflecting disposals and negative period result.
Equity attributable to shareholders declined by 6.8% to EUR 120.4 million, reflecting negative profit for the period.
NAV per share (basic) decreased to EUR 1.48 (year-end 2025: EUR 1.59).
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