10-Q: Modiv Industrial Reports Q2 Loss Amid Impairment Charge

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Quarterly Report 6 August 2025 5:57 PM

Modiv Industrial, Inc. reported a net loss for the second quarter and first half of 2025, primarily due to a significant real estate impairment charge, despite ongoing strategic portfolio transformation towards industrial properties.

Delay expectedThe sale of the Issaquah, Washington office property (leased to Costco) has an initial outside closing date of August 15, 2025, but the buyer has the option to extend this date up to three times for 60 days each, with the latest possible closing date being February 11, 2026.

Capital raiseThe company has an active At-The-Market (ATM) Offering program, under which it sold 133,376 shares of Class C Common Stock for net proceeds of $2.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025.As of June 30, 2025, $38.1 million of Class C Common Stock was available for future issuance under the ATM Offering.A new Registration Statement on Form S-3 was filed on May 30, 2025, to issue and sell up to $250.0 million in various securities, including Class C Common Stock, preferred stock, warrants, rights, and units.

Worse than expectedThe company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2.816 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $3.205 million in the prior year period.A $4.0 million impairment charge on a real estate investment property directly contributed to the reported net loss.Cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately 50% from the end of the previous fiscal year.Net cash provided by operating activities decreased compared to the prior year period.Funds From Operations (FFO) also decreased for the six-month period.

Summary

Modiv Industrial, Inc. reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2.818 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net income of $0.403 million for the same period in 2024.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $2.816 million, a significant decline from a net income of $3.205 million in the prior year period.
The company incurred a $4.0 million impairment charge on a property in Saint Paul, Minnesota during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, which was a primary driver of the net loss.
Rental revenue increased slightly to $11.767 million for Q2 2025 (up 4% from Q2 2024) and $23.494 million for the first half of 2025 (up 1% from H1 2024), primarily due to recent property acquisitions.
Funds From Operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders and OP Unit holders decreased to $4.588 million for Q2 2025 from $4.668 million for Q2 2024, and to $8.513 million for H1 2025 from $9.513 million for H1 2024.
Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) attributable to common stockholders and OP Unit holders increased to $4.778 million for Q2 2025 from $3.901 million for Q2 2024, and to $8.690 million for H1 2025 from $7.219 million for H1 2024.
The portfolio's industrial properties now represent approximately 81% of Annual Base Rent (ABR) as of June 30, 2025, up from 41% in December 2021, reflecting a strategic shift.
The Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (WALT) increased to approximately 14.4 years as of June 30, 2025, from 6.1 years in December 2021.
The company's occupancy rate stands at 98% based on square footage across its 43 properties (4.5 million square feet) in 15 states, leased to 30 different commercial tenants.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $5.814 million as of June 30, 2025, from $11.530 million at December 31, 2024.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $6.988 million for H1 2025 from $7.697 million for H1 2024.
The company repurchased 275,000 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock for $6.5 million at an average cost of $23.74 per share between March 4, 2025, and June 30, 2025.
The annual common stock distribution rate was increased by 1.7% to $1.17 per share, effective January 31, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The sentiment is moderately negative due to the reported net loss, significant impairment charge, and decrease in cash from operations and FFO. While strategic shifts and debt hedging are positive, the immediate financial performance indicates challenges.

Positives

Successful strategic shift towards industrial properties, now comprising 81% of the portfolio's ABR, enhancing long-term stability.
Significant increase in Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (WALT) to 14.4 years, providing predictable long-term cash flows.
High occupancy rate of 98% across the portfolio, indicating strong tenant demand and property quality.
Successful extension of key leases, including Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. for 10 years and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for 5 years, securing future rental income.
Proactive hedging of 100% of consolidated indebtedness with new swap agreements, fixing the interest rate at 4.25% for 2025, mitigating interest rate risk.
Increased Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, demonstrating improved operational cash flow after certain non-cash adjustments.
Authorization and execution of a Series A Preferred Stock repurchase program, indicating management's confidence and potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Increased annual common stock distribution rate by 1.7% to $1.17 per share, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns.

Negatives

Reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2.816 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a significant deterioration from a $3.205 million net income in the prior year.
Incurred a $4.0 million impairment charge on a real estate investment property in Saint Paul, Minnesota, reflecting a decrease in asset value.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately 50% from December 31, 2024, to June 30, 2025, indicating a significant cash outflow.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $0.709 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.
Net cash provided by investing activities significantly decreased to $0.288 million for H1 2025 from $14.221 million for H1 2024, largely due to fewer property dispositions.
Net cash used in financing activities more than doubled to $12.992 million for H1 2025, primarily due to preferred stock repurchases.
Funds From Operations (FFO) decreased for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the prior year periods.
General and administrative expenses decreased due to reduced headcount, which could indicate cost-cutting measures in response to financial pressures.

Risks

Continuing significant uncertainties in the market related to inflation and interest rates, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and negative impacts from foreign policy actions.
Volatility in stock and bond markets, particularly the rise in U.S. Treasury yields, may negatively impact operating results, liquidity, and borrowing sources.
Higher borrowing costs on any future borrowing if the Federal Reserve continues to refrain from reducing interest rates, potentially leading to a recession.
Sustained elevated inflation rates may negatively impact longer-term leases if contractual rent increases are insufficient to keep pace with market rates.
Possible future declines in rental rates and expectations of future rental concessions (e.g., free rent) for office properties, impacting cash flows.
Potential future declines in economic conditions could negatively impact commercial real estate fundamentals, resulting in lower occupancy, rental rates, and declining values in the real estate portfolio.
Difficulty in refinancing debt obligations prior to maturity at terms as favorable as existing indebtedness, potentially forcing asset dispositions.
The Costco property sale is subject to the buyer obtaining development approvals and may be extended multiple times, delaying expected proceeds.

Future Outlook

The company's focus for future acquisitions remains on critical industrial manufacturing properties with long-term leases to tenants supporting the national economy and supply chains. Near-term property purchases will be funded primarily by proceeds from non-core property dispositions, ATM Offering proceeds, and cash on hand. The company expects adequate liquidity for the next 12 months and beyond, with cash requirements for operating and interest expenses, and distributions funded by internally generated funds. The sale of the Issaquah, Washington office property to KB Home is expected to close, though the buyer has options to extend the closing date until February 11, 2026. Management is also exploring options to acquire minority interests or sell its tenant-in-common interest in the Santa Clara property to simplify the balance sheet.

Management Comments

Our focus for future acquisitions is on critical industrial manufacturing properties with long-term leases to tenants that fuel the national economy and strengthen the nation's supply chains.
We expect that our cash requirements for operating and interest expenses, dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock and distributions on our Class C Common Stock and OP Units will be funded by internally generated funds.
We expect to have adequate liquidity to meet our cash requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.
We believe that we are organized and operate in such a manner as to continue to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

Industry Context

The company operates within a market characterized by ongoing uncertainties related to inflation, interest rates, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions. While the Federal Reserve has maintained current federal funds rates, continued elevated inflation could negatively impact longer-term leases if rent escalations are insufficient. The debt market remains sensitive to macro conditions, potentially affecting refinancing terms. The company's strategic shift towards industrial properties aligns with a broader industry trend favoring resilient asset classes that support supply chains and manufacturing, potentially offering more stable long-term performance compared to traditional office properties, which face challenges like declining rental rates and occupancy.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The company's strategic shift to 81% industrial properties by ABR and a Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (WALT) of 14.4 years positions it favorably within the industrial REIT sector, which generally commands higher valuations due to stable cash flows and long lease terms.
The 98% occupancy rate is strong and competitive within the net-lease industrial sector, indicating effective property management and tenant retention.
The company's fixed interest rate of 4.25% on its Term Loan for 2025, achieved through swap agreements, provides a competitive cost of debt compared to peers facing variable rate exposure in a high-interest-rate environment.
While the filing does not name specific comparable companies or projects, the general discussion of FFO and AFFO suggests that these metrics are used to compare performance against other REITs and real estate companies, implying a focus on industry-standard performance measures.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
Chief Executive Officer	Aaron S. Halfacre (salary drawing)	Aaron S. Halfacre (no salary drawing)	2025-04-01	Ceased drawing a salary in connection with the grant of Class X OP Units, which vest over five years.
Overall Headcount	12 employees	9 employees	2025-04-01	Reduced headcount.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Partnership Agreement Amendment	Entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of the Operating Partnership to incorporate prior amendments and designate Class X OP Units.	2025-02-03	Formalizes existing and new terms for Operating Partnership Units, including Class X OP Units, which are entitled to distributions but have limited voting rights and are part of employee compensation.
Share Repurchase Program Authorization	Board of directors authorized a Series A Preferred Stock Repurchase Program, allowing repurchases up to the aggregate amount of proceeds from Class C Common Stock sales during the trailing twelve-month period.	2025-03-04	Provides flexibility for capital management, potentially enhancing shareholder value by reducing outstanding preferred shares, and signals confidence in the company's financial position. Expires December 31, 2026.

Related Party Transactions

The company pays its non-executive board members for services rendered through cash payments and issuance of Class C Common Stock. Total fees incurred were $0.135 million for Q2 2025 and $0.270 million for H1 2025.
The company earns management fee income from the Santa Clara property, in which it has an approximate 72.7% Tenant-In-Common (TIC) interest. Management fee income from TIC interest was $0.066 million for Q2 2025 and $0.132 million for H1 2025.
The company's share in TIC asset management fee expense was $0.048 million for Q2 2025 and $0.096 million for H1 2025.

Stakeholder Impact

**Shareholders (Common Stockholders)**: Experienced a net loss and negative EPS, but received an increased distribution rate and may benefit from the preferred stock repurchase program and strategic shift to industrial assets.
**Preferred Stockholders**: Benefited from the preferred stock repurchase program, which may provide liquidity and support the share price.
**Employees**: Headcount reduction from 12 to 9 employees in April 2025, indicating potential job losses. The CEO's salary cessation in exchange for Class X OP Units impacts executive compensation structure.
**Tenants**: Lease extensions with key tenants like Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation provide stability for both the company and the tenants. The company monitors tenant credit to ensure stability.
**Creditors**: The company was in compliance with all financial loan covenants as of June 30, 2025. New interest rate swap agreements fix the Term Loan rate, providing stability for debt service payments.

Next Steps

Complete the sale of the Issaquah, Washington office property to KB Home, subject to development approvals and potential extensions.
Monitor and manage the lease expiration for the office property in San Diego, California leased to Solar Turbines, expiring September 30, 2025.
Continue to opportunistically reduce non-core property exposure over time.
Explore opportunities to acquire minority interests or sell the tenant-in-common interest in the Santa Clara property to simplify the balance sheet.
Fund future property acquisitions primarily with proceeds from non-core dispositions, ATM Offering, and cash on hand.
Fund operating and interest expenses, preferred dividends, and common stock/OP Unit distributions with internally generated funds.
Complete identified capital expenditures of approximately $0.4 million in the next 12 months for non-reimbursable improvements.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2022-01-18	Operating Partnership entered into a Credit Agreement for a $280.0 million line of credit.
2022-02-11	Company's Class C Common Stock began trading on the NYSE under the symbol MDV.
2022-05-31	Five-year swap agreement effective to fix SOFR at 2.258% related to the original $150.0 million Term Loan.
2022-06-02	Form S-3 registration statement became effective for up to $200.0 million in securities offerings.
2022-06-06	Prospectus supplement filed for the At-The-Market (ATM) Offering of up to $50.0 million of Class C Common Stock.
2022-11-30	Five-year swap agreement effective to fix SOFR at 3.440% related to the additional $100.0 million Term Loan commitment.
2023-08-11	Company changed its name from Modiv Inc. to Modiv Industrial, Inc.
2023-11-15	Start date for the aggregate sales of 740,285 shares in the ATM Offering through June 30, 2025.
2024-03-04	Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
2024-04-26	Buyer completed due diligence on the Costco property sale.
2024-11-04	Board of directors authorized a 1.7% increase in the annual distribution rate to $1.17 per share.
2024-12-27	Company exercised its right to reduce the Revolver to $30.0 million from $150.0 million.
2024-12-31	Counterparties to previous swap agreements exercised their option to cancel the agreements; new swap agreements became effective.
2025-01-01	Costco property mortgage maturity date.
2025-01-18	Extended maturity date of the Revolver to be coterminous with the Term Loan.
2025-01-31	Monthly distributions payable to common stockholders and Class C OP Unit holders began at the increased rate.
2025-02-03	Company entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of the Operating Partnership.
2025-02-26	Company completed the sale of its industrial property in Endicott, New York.
2025-02-27	Board of directors declared Series A Preferred Stock dividends payable for Q1 2025 and monthly distributions for April-July 2025.
2025-03-04	Board of directors authorized the Series A Preferred Stock Repurchase Program; Company filed Supplement No. 2 to the ATM Prospectus.
2025-03-07	Company acquired an industrial property in Jacksonville, Florida for $6.1 million.
2025-04-01	Chief Executive Officer ceased drawing a salary.
2025-04-15	Series A Preferred Stock dividends for Q1 2025 were paid.
2025-04-24	TIC leases with Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. were amended to extend for ten years.
2025-05-06	Board of directors declared Series A Preferred Stock dividends payable for Q2 2025 and monthly distributions for August-October 2025.
2025-05-30	Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 for up to $250.0 million in securities offerings.
2025-06-01	Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation lease extension effective date.
2025-06-27	Form S-3 registration statement became effective for up to $250.0 million in securities offerings.
2025-07-15	Series A Preferred Stock dividends for Q2 2025 and common stock/OP Unit distributions for June 2025 were paid.
2025-07-31	Costco property lease expiration date.
2025-08-05	Board of directors declared Series A Preferred Stock dividends payable for Q3 2025.
2025-08-15	Outside closing date for Costco property sale unless extended.
2025-09-30	Solar Turbines property lease expiration date.
2026-02-11	Latest possible outside closing date for Costco property sale with all extensions.
2026-03-17	Original Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. lease expiration date.
2026-12-31	Purchase option for OES property expires; Preferred Stock Repurchase Program expires.
2027-01-18	Revolver and Term Loan maturities.
2029-11-01	Taylor Fresh Foods property mortgage maturity date.
2030-01-01	Costco property mortgage maturity date.
2031-05-31	Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation extended lease expiration date.
2032-12-31	Jacksonville, Florida industrial property lease expiration date.
2036-03-16	Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. extended lease expiration date.

Recommendation

hold

The company's financial performance for the period, marked by a net loss and a significant impairment charge, is concerning and warrants caution. However, the strategic pivot towards industrial properties, evidenced by the increased industrial ABR concentration and longer WALT, is a positive long-term move that aligns with current market trends for stable REIT investments. The proactive hedging of debt and the preferred stock repurchase program demonstrate sound financial management and a commitment to shareholder value. While the immediate results are weak, the underlying strategic direction and operational stability (high occupancy, lease extensions) suggest a 'hold' recommendation, allowing time for the strategic benefits to materialize and for the impact of one-time charges to dissipate. Investors should monitor future earnings and the successful execution of the disposition strategy for non-core assets.

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