Earnings call transcript: Empire State Realty Trust posts slight revenue beat in Q3 2026

Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) released its Q3 2026 earnings report, reporting revenue of $193.05 million, slightly beating the $192.41 million forecast. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.02. The company's Core Funds From Operations (FFO) rose to $0.20 per diluted share. The office portfolio remained its strongest segment, with 95.6% leased at quarter-end.

However, the observation deck faced significant challenges, with visitation down 26% year-over-year. Despite the weakness in the observation deck, the company raised its 2026 Core FFO guidance to $0.77 to $0.80 per share, citing positive year-to-date results from its property portfolio. Management noted better-than-expected performance from the property portfolio, capital markets activity, and non-recurring items contributed to this guidance.

ESRT's dividend yield stands at 2.81%, and the company has maintained dividend payments for 14 consecutive years. Despite the modest revenue beat and valuation, investors reacted positively to the stable operating performance, strong office leasing, and optimistic cash flow outlook.