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CEO Taylor Pickett also points to REIT’s low leverage and ample liquidity.

Barclays’ Ragavan Bala discussed sector-level tailwinds, evolving M&A structures, and disciplined capital strategies.

CEO Moishe Gubin discussed the company’s strong 2025 performance, acquisition strategy, and priorities looking ahead.

CEO David Cramer discusses improving portfolio performance, market conditions, and disciplined capital deployment as NSA positions itself for its next growth phase.

President and CEO Joey Agree discusses investment activity, balance sheet strength, and evolving retail tenant trends.

CoStar Group’s Steven Hatfield discussed how macro-level data is shaping decision-making across office, retail, and industrial real estate.

President and CEO Justin Knight discusses travel demand shifts, cost discipline, and market confidence heading into 2026.

Managing Director Stephan Richford points to improving balance sheets and strong institutional demand as key signals for REIT momentum heading into 2026.

Realty Income’s president and CEO and Nareit 2026 Chair Sumit Roy shares his outlook on industry resilience, capital markets, and the strategic advantages REITs bring to a changing economic landscape.

For two decades, Nareit’s Leader in the Light Awards have recognized forward-thinking leaders across the REIT industry.

Each month, Nareit highlights recent executive career moves, board changes, and other notable individual achievements and developments within the REIT and publicly listed real estate market.