Mind on the MarketChart of the Week
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State Street's report highlights that US REITs have outperformed the broader equity market in 2026 despite elevated Treasury yields, driven by improving fundamentals, secular growth themes, and healthy balance sheets. Data center REITs have gained from AI investment but remain distinct from tech stocks, as correlations have fallen. Lodging and resort REITs lead YTD returns at 40.04%, while residential REITs lag, with bifurcated regional performance. Credit spreads are contained, and strong FFO and NOI growth support the sector.
- Institution
- State Street
- Published
- 08/31/2026
- Research topic
- Demographics · Healthcare REITs · Sector performance
- Time horizon
- Ongoing · 2026 YTD · Q2 2026 · Current · Forward
Key arguments
- REITs have outperformed the S&P 500 despite elevated yields, challenging the view that rates solely drive performance.
- Data center exposure to AI has not caused REITs to move in lockstep with tech stocks; correlations have declined.
- Strong FFO growth of 12.4% and NOI growth of 6.8% underpin sector resilience.
- Approximately 90% of REIT debt is fixed rate with average maturity of six years, shielding cash flows from rate rises.
Key numbers
- REIT YTD total return (FTSE EPRA Nareit USA)
- 19.53%
- S&P 500 Real Estate sector YTD return
- 14.66%
- S&P 500 YTD return
- 12.97%
- Correlation (US REITs to S&P 500)
- -0.29
- Data center REIT weight change in index
- +15.64%
- Lodging/Resorts YTD return
- 40.04%
- FFO growth YoY (Q2 2026)
- 12.4%
- NOI growth
- 6.8%
Main risks
- Elevated Treasury yields remain a headwind for REITs.
- Potential slowdown in consumer spending could hit leisure travel and lodging REITs.
- Multifamily supply in certain markets pressures rent growth.
- Commercial real estate concerns persist.
- AI investment cycle may slow, affecting data center demand.
Corresponding source evidence
Healthcare REITs have likewise benefited from favorable demographic trends. An aging U.S. population is supporting demand for senior housing and other healthcare-related properties, while limited new supply has helped improve occupancy and pricing power across several healthcare subsectors.
· OngoingLodging and resort REITs have been the strongest performers this year, returning 40.04%, supported by resilient leisure spending and a continued recovery in business and group travel.
· 2026 YTDNet operating income, or NOI, rose 6.8%, led by healthcare, data centers, and specialty REITs.
· Q2 2026
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