Landsec "Cash flow focus well received" (Buy) Gauge

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Landsec "Cash flow focus well received" (Buy) Gauge

Global Research

20 May 2026ab

Landsec Equities

United KingdomCash flow focus well received

Real Estate

12-month rating Buy

Retail growth well set to weather any fall-out from Iran conflict

Landsec struck a pragmatic tone, highlighting a clear path to capturing rental reversion 12m price target 705p

(c.17% in the portfolio today), with like-for-like growth of c.3–5% assumed, skewed

towards retail. Offices are expected to deliver solid growth (3–4%), while retail remains

Price (20 May 2026) 612p

the stronger component (4.5–7%), reflecting continued focus on prime assets, larger-

format stores and closer alignment with occupiers via turnover-linked leases. These now RIC: LAND.L BBG: LAND LN

represent c.17% of income and feature in ~70% of leases, increasing alignment with

Trading data and key metrics

sector performance. Management was constructive on resilience despite Iran-related

52-wk range 675p-529

macro headwinds, noting that weaker sales would likely accelerate the closure of

smaller stores, further concentrating demand into dominant assets such as their top-30 Market cap. £4.55b/US$6.11b

UK shopping centres. Shares o/s 743m (ORD)

Free float 95%

Yield arbitrage will drive selective capital rotation Avg. daily volume ('000) 3,390

From a capital allocation perspective, balance sheet discipline remains central, with Avg. daily value (m) £20.2

management prioritising disposals before acquisitions. Retail investment opportunities Common s/h equity (03/26E) £6.50b

are being assessed selectively with strict criteria around catchment dominance, income P/BV (03/26E) 0.7x

quality and operational upside, although execution remains constrained by pricing EPS (UBS, diluted) (GBX)

expectations and capex requirements.