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Principal Financial Group, Inc.

PFG

Financial Services

2w

Principal's Strategic Focus on Shareholder Returns and Capital Discipline

Returned $320 million to shareholders in Q2, including $150 million in share repurchases.
Raised dividend for the eighth consecutive quarter, maintaining a 40% payout ratio.
Maintains a strong capital position with $1.4 billion excess capital, targeting $1.4 billion to $1.7 billion for the year.
Capital deployment is seasonally higher in H2, with expectations of increased share repurchases.

Regions Financial Corporation

RF

Financial Services

4w

Impact of Tax Legislation and Bonus Depreciation on Customer Spending and Loan Growth

Management highlighted that the passage of the big tax bill and extension of 2017 tax policies provide certainty, positively influencing customer sentiment.
Bonus depreciation is expected to boost activity, especially in sectors like heavy equipment and construction, with increased inquiries and activity.
Consumers are managing liquidity well, with no signs of deterioration, but are spending more cautiously due to volatility and uncertainty.

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

CNO

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Book value per diluted share, excluding AOCI, increased 6% to $38.05.
Capital and liquidity remain strong with a consolidated RBC ratio of 378% and Holdco liquidity of $187 million.
CNO delivered strong Q2 2025 results with operating earnings per diluted share of $0.87, benefiting from favorable insurance product margins and solid investment results.
Net investment income grew 2% year-over-year, with average yield on allocated investments at 4.92%, up 11 basis points.
Operating return on equity was 11.8% on a trailing 12-month basis and 11.2% excluding significant items, on track to meet 2025 and 3-year targets.
Record total new annualized premiums reached $120 million, up 17%, with double-digit insurance sales growth in both Consumer and Worksite divisions.
Share repurchases totaled $100 million in the quarter, reducing weighted average diluted shares outstanding by 8%.

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.

BFH

Financial Services

3w

Progress in Credit Metrics and Updated Full-Year Loss Guidance

Credit sales grew 4% YoY, driven by nondiscretionary purchases and lower gas prices positively influencing retail spending.
Net loss rate improved to 7.9%, down 70 basis points YoY, with an updated full-year outlook of 7.8%-7.9%.
Credit metrics are benefiting from credit tightening, product mix shifts, and macroeconomic stability, with a focus on prudent risk management.

Global Net Lease, Inc.

GNL

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) was $53.1 million or $0.24 per share in Q2 2025.
GNL reported Q2 2025 revenue of $124.9 million and a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $35.1 million.
Gross outstanding debt was reduced to $3.1 billion, down $2 billion from Q2 2024, with 85% fixed-rate debt and a weighted average interest rate of 4.3%.
Liquidity increased to approximately $1 billion with $1.1 billion capacity on the revolving credit facility.
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio improved significantly to 6.6x from 8.1x a year ago.

Paramount Group, Inc.

PGRE

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Leasing activity totaled approximately 405,000 square feet in Q2, the highest quarterly total since 2019, with a year-to-date total of about 690,000 square feet.
Mark-to-market on 205,000 square feet of second-generation space was down 5.4% on a cash basis and up 2.6% on a GAAP basis.
New York portfolio leased occupancy increased to 88.1%, the highest since early 2022, while San Francisco's occupancy was 75.1%, down due to the Google lease expiration.
Paramount Group delivered a strong second quarter with core FFO of $0.17 per share, exceeding consensus by $0.03.
The company ended the quarter with over $534 million in cash and restricted cash, and total debt of $3.2 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 4.3%.

QCR Holdings, Inc.

QCRH

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Asset quality remained excellent with net charge-offs increasing due to fully reserved credits; provision for credit losses was stable.
Capital markets revenue improved 51% quarter-over-quarter to $10 million, though still below historical run rates.
Net interest income increased to $62 million, driven by margin expansion and strong loan growth.
Net interest margin (NIM) increased by 4 basis points to the high end of guidance, expanding 21 basis points over the past 5 quarters.
Noninterest expenses were well controlled at $49.6 million, slightly below guidance, supporting an adjusted ROAA of 1.29%.
QCR Holdings delivered strong second quarter earnings with a 13% EPS improvement over the first quarter.
Tangible book value per share grew by $1.64, reflecting 13% annualized growth for the quarter.
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio rose to 9.92%, and CET1 ratio increased to 10.43%, driven by strong earnings and consistent AOCI.

American Assets Trust, Inc.

AAT

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Focus on High-Quality Assets and Long-Term Value Creation

Management emphasizes a disciplined approach to investing in high-quality assets, maintaining balance sheet strength, and creating long-term shareholder value.
The company navigates challenging environments with a focus on fundamentals, asset management, and strategic flexibility.

Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.

AHH

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

AFFO was $18.4 million or $0.18 per diluted share.
FFO attributable to common shareholders was $19 million or $0.19 per diluted share.
Liquidity remained strong at $172.2 million including revolving credit availability.
Net debt to total adjusted EBITDA stood at 7.7x, and stabilized portfolio debt to adjusted EBITDA was 5.2x.
Normalized FFO for Q2 2025 was $0.25 per diluted share, in line with guidance.
Office occupancy remained high at 96.3%, retail occupancy at 94.2%, and multifamily occupancy dipped slightly to 94%.
Same-store NOI increased 1.4% on a GAAP basis and 0.3% on a cash basis.