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First Industrial Realty Trust stock faces an Argus downgrade

Published on 10/04/2026 at 13:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Argus shifted the rating to Hold on October 3, 2026, while FR last traded at USD 59.46 on October 2. Q2 revenue reached USD 194.94 million, up 8.2 percent year over year.

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First Industrial Realty Trust (US32054K1034) stock last traded at USD 59.46 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, up 1.00 percent from the prior close. The latest analyst signal is cautious: Simply Wall St reported on October 3, 2026, that Argus downgraded the REIT to Hold.

Argus highlights occupancy execution

The downgrade puts leasing execution at the center of the investment case. Simply Wall St said First Industrial is targeting occupancy of 94 percent to 95 percent in 2026, while cash rent steps on new and renewal leases reached 39 percent year to date.

That operating profile combines a meaningful rent reset with a near-term occupancy challenge. The company owns and has under development 72.1 million square feet of industrial space in 15 target metropolitan areas as of June 30, 2026, according to First Industrial Realty Trust.

Q2 revenue grew 8.2 percent

In Q2 2026, revenue rose 8.2 percent year over year to USD 194.94 million, but diluted EPS fell to USD 0.58 from USD 0.76 in the prior-year quarter and missed the USD 0.80 consensus. MarketBeat reported the figures on September 30, 2026.

The earnings mix matters because revenue growth did not prevent an EPS miss. For investors, the next test is whether rent increases can offset occupancy pressure as development space moves toward stabilization.

Consensus target stays above USD 72

Investing.com lists a Buy consensus from 17 analysts, an average 12-month price target of USD 72.25, a high target of USD 86.00 and a low target of USD 66.00. The average target lies 21.51 percent above the USD 59.46 reference price.

FR trades below its yearly high

FR last traded at USD 59.46 on October 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The price stood 14.91 percent below the 52-week high of USD 69.88, while market capitalization was USD 7.9 billion and volume reached 1,143,701 shares.