Capital allocation is currently dominated by a $239.4M spike in capital expenditures, which has temporarily obscured recurring cash flow generation and resulted in a negative AFFO of -$209.3M.
| Cash from Operations | 113.73M | 109.51M | 90.16M | 80.16M | 50.65M | 31.48M | 12.75M | 5.99M | 8.9M |
| Operating CF Growth % | 54.04% | 21.46% | 12.49% | 58.26% | 60.9% | 146.91% | 112.87% | -32.72% | - |
| Operating CF / Revenue % | 59.03% | 60.38% | 60.11% | 65.1% | 54.75% | 53.94% | 38.37% | 29.4% | 36.08% |
| Net Income | 10.9M | 6.94M | -12M | 6.89M | 8.21M | 3.15M | 212K | -8.07M | -20.3M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 89.92M | 86.38M | 76.87M | 63.68M | 50.08M | 30.81M | 15.46M | 10.42M | 12.88M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 6.2M | 5.9M | 5.66M | 4.82M | 4.76M | 3.7M | 2.45M | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 10.86M | 9.91M | 21.78M | 2.31M | -7.41M | -6.96M | -5.34M | 4.15M | 15.67M |
| Working Capital Changes | -4.2M | 392K | -2.15M | 2.46M | -4.98M | 676K | -30K | -513K | 648K |
| Cash from Investing | -612.23M | -448.84M | -432.88M | -451.95M | -468.36M | -430.13M | -362.13M | 75.93M | -22.05M |
| Acquisitions (Net) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 410.21M | 0 | -166.73M | 0 |
| Purchase of Investments | -5.09M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -441.33M | 0 | 259.75M | 0 |
| Sale of Investments | 26.91M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.12M | 0 | 77.62M | 9.55M |
| Other Investing | -394.6M | -448.79M | -432.87M | -451.92M | -467.15M | -429.4M | -362.08M | -91.91M | -22.05M |
| Cash from Financing | 495.35M | 339.48M | 327.1M | 331.18M | 480.65M | 313.61M | 272.71M | -82.32M | 10.44M |
| Dividends Paid | -75.24M | -70.59M | -63.83M | -51.82M | -39.95M | -30.23M | -8.84M | -5.62M | -10.01M |
| Common Dividends | -74.74M | -70.59M | -63.83M | -51.82M | -39.95M | -30.23M | -8.84M | -5.62M | -10.01M |
| Debt Issuance (Net) | 2.96M | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 0 | -1000K | 1000K |
| Share Repurchases | -2.04M | 0 | 0 | -688K | 0 | -504K | -275K | -164.73M | 0 |
| Other Financing | -6.85M | -14.11M | -3.39M | -5.24M | -6.06M | -3.31M | -139K | 338K | 12.77M |
| Net Change in Cash | -3.15M | 147K | -15.61M | -40.61M | 62.94M | -85.04M | -76.68M | -394K | -2.71M |
| Exchange Rate Effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash at Beginning | 14.47M | 14.32M | 29.93M | 70.54M | 7.6M | 92.64M | 169.32M | 1.95M | 4.66M |
| Cash at End | 11.06M | 14.47M | 14.32M | 29.93M | 70.54M | 7.6M | 92.64M | 1.56M | 1.95M |
| Free Cash Flow | -125.72M | 109.46M | 90.16M | 80.12M | 49.44M | 30.75M | 12.7M | 3.19M | -22.7M |
| FCF Growth % | -224.98% | 21.41% | 12.53% | 62.06% | 60.8% | 142.13% | 297.43% | 114.07% | - |
| FCF / Revenue % | -65.25% | 60.35% | 60.1% | 65.08% | 53.45% | 52.69% | 38.22% | 15.69% | -92.01% |
Aggressive equity-funded acquisition pace
According to the provided quarterly data, the FFO to Net Income ratio reached 4.63 in 2026Q1, highlighting the significant impact of non-cash depreciation charges on GAAP earnings and underscoring why FFO remains the primary metric for evaluating the company's underlying operational cash generation capacity.
The wide variance between GAAP Net Income and FFO suggests that traditional accounting metrics fail to capture the true cash-generating potential of the portfolio. Investors should monitor this spread, as it indicates that a substantial portion of the company's reported earnings is tied to non-cash accounting adjustments rather than actual liquidity.
As reported in financial statements, the 2026Q1 AFFO of -$209.3M represents a sharp departure from historical trends, resulting in a dividend payout ratio that is currently non-meaningful and warrants immediate investigation into the underlying drivers of this sudden, significant cash flow contraction.
While historical quarters showed consistent dividend coverage, the most recent data suggests a potential disruption in the company's ability to fund distributions from recurring operations. This volatility may indicate that the current dividend policy is under pressure, requiring a closer look at whether this is a temporary accounting anomaly or a structural shift in cash availability.
Based on the 2026Q1 figures, the company recorded a massive $239.4M in capital expenditures, which appears to be driven by aggressive property acquisitions rather than recurring maintenance, fundamentally altering the short-term free cash flow profile compared to previous periods of minimal capital deployment.
The shift toward heavy capital deployment suggests that the company is prioritizing rapid portfolio expansion over immediate free cash flow generation. Analysts should evaluate whether these acquisitions are sufficiently accretive to offset the significant cash outflow, as the current pace of spending may necessitate continued reliance on external capital markets.
As indicated by the recent $239.4M capital expenditure spike, the company's growth strategy appears heavily reliant on external funding sources, which may expose shareholders to dilution risks if the cost of equity exceeds the yields generated by these new retail property acquisitions.
The company's reliance on external capital to fund its aggressive acquisition pace suggests that its internal cash flow may not be sufficient to support its current growth trajectory. Investors should monitor the company's ability to maintain its acquisition cap rates relative to its cost of capital, as any narrowing of this spread could jeopardize future per-share growth.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NTST stock.
NETSTREIT Corp. (NTST) generated $109.5M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
NETSTREIT Corp. (NTST) generated $109.5M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
NETSTREIT Corp. (NTST) spent $0.1M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2025, NETSTREIT Corp. (NTST) returned $70.6M to shareholders via cash dividends. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.