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NexPoint Residential Trust Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

DALLAS, April 28, 2026 - NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. (NYSE: NXRT) has announced its financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The results present a nuanced picture of the company’s value-add strategy, operational metrics, and recent initiatives aimed at enhancing financial stability.

Financial Overview

For the first quarter of 2026, NXRT recorded a total revenue of $63.5 million, a slight increase from $63.2 million in the previous year. Despite this growth, the company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $6.8 million, nearing the $6.9 million from the first quarter of 2025. This translates to a loss of $0.27 per diluted share in both periods, reflecting relatively stable per-share performance despite the overall loss.

Key Metrics

• - Net Loss: $6.8 million
• - Funds from Operations (FFO): $17.4 million
• - Core FFO: $17.3 million
• - Adjusted FFO (AFFO): $19.6 million

The funds from operations remained flat when compared to the same quarter last year, maintaining at $17.4 million while Core FFO dipped slightly from $19.1 million to $17.3 million. The AFFO showcased a more pronounced decrease from $21.6 million to $19.6 million.

Rental and Occupancy Trends

The Same Store properties demonstrated a decline in performance metrics, with total revenues dropping by 2.2%, net operating income (NOI) down by 2.7%, and average rents falling by 0.9%. Occupancy rates also saw a slight decrease, settling at 93.5%. Despite these setbacks, the average effective monthly rent across NXRT's portfolio was $1,485, indicating the company's positioning in the multifamily housing market.

Strategic Developments

In an effort to enhance operational efficiency and manage expenses, NexPoint has taken strides towards taming expense growth. The company completed 300 full and partial upgrades during the quarter, leasing 225 upgraded units and achieving a rent premium of $69, demonstrating the return potential of its value-add strategy. The overall ROI for these upgrades reached an impressive 19%.

Debt Management

On the financial management front, during the quarter, NexPoint utilized proceeds from a new mortgage note to pay down $33 million of its outstanding credit facility balance, illustrating a commitment to reducing leverage and improving financial health. As of March 31, 2026, NXRT reported total mortgage debt of $1.54 billion.

Upcoming Events

NXRT is scheduled to host an earnings conference call on April 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, where management will elaborate on these results and present the outlook for the upcoming quarters. Stakeholders and interested parties can access the live call by dialing the provided numbers or through a webcast available on the company’s website.

Conclusion

While NexPoint Residential Trust has encountered challenges reflected in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, strategic actions taken underline management's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining investment value. Investors and market analysts will closely follow the developments in subsequent quarters to assess the effectiveness of these strategies and their implications for future profitability.