Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) Shares Trail Asset Backing Despite Solid Income

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT came into this result with a quietly improving share price, up about 6% over the past month. Yet trading at A$2.77 still sits well below its net tangible asset base of A$3.93 per unit. That gap between market price and brick and mortar value is the real backdrop to today’s earnings.

The headline is simple. Earnings per unit climbed to A$0.173 and distributions per unit reached A$0.17, both backed by a near fully occupied portfolio and long leases. The stock is priced like a worry story, while the latest numbers read more like a steady income engine.

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FY 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue (FY 2026 vs. FY 2025 TTM): A$122.9 million vs. A$128.8 million (reported trailing twelve month revenue is lower year on year)
• Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, FY 2026 vs. FY 2025 TTM): A$90.5 million vs. A$71 million (reported trailing twelve month net income is higher year on year, supported by a A$50 million one off gain)
• Basic EPS (Earnings Per Share, FY 2026 vs. FY 2025 TTM): A$0.244 vs. A$0.190501 (reported trailing twelve month earnings per unit are higher year on year)
• Net Profit Margin (FY 2026 vs. FY 2025): 73.6% vs. 55.1% (margin increased, with the change influenced by a A$50 million one off gain)

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Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT, Income Story Holds Up

The earnings profile at Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT broadly fits the income focused, defensive narrative. Earnings per unit rose to A$0.173 and distributions to A$0.17, supported by 99.7% occupancy, an 11.4 year WALE and like for like rent growth of around 4%. Net profit margin moved higher, helped by a one off A$50 million gain, although underlying net property income also grew. High hedging levels and no debt expiries until June 2029 add near term visibility for cash flows, which aligns with the steady income profile that investors may look for in this type of vehicle.

Risks Remain, But Immediate Stress Looks Contained

The cautious side of the Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT narrative also finds support. Reported revenue is lower year on year and early learning tenants face softer operating conditions, with occupancy in the mid 70s and some centre closures. The payout ratio is high at about 98% and earnings rely partly on a one off gain, which limits buffer. However, gearing sits within the 30% to 40% target range and non early learning exposure has grown, so the current numbers do not indicate acute balance sheet pressure.

Compare how this mix of steady income metrics and one off support stacks up against market expectations. See the consensus price target analysis for Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT

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