American Assets Trust, Inc.
Key statistics
from XBRL data in SEC filingsAI briefing
from the latest 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K eventsAmerican Assets Trust, Inc. is a self-administered, vertically integrated REIT that owns and operates office, retail, multifamily and mixed-use properties in high-barrier-to-entry West Coast, Texas and Hawaii markets.
What they do
As of June 30, 2026, the portfolio comprised twelve office properties, eleven retail shopping centers, a mixed-use property with a 369-room all-suite hotel and retail center, and seven multifamily properties. Total holdings are approximately 6.7 million rentable square feet, including 4.3 million square feet of office and 2.4 million square feet of retail. Core markets are San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Bellevue, Portland and Oahu, with retail also in San Antonio. The company operates through its Operating Partnership, American Assets Trust, L.P., of which it owned 78.95% as of December 31, 2025.
Revenue drivers
- Office — 4.3 million square feet (64% of portfolio square footage) across San Diego, Bellevue, Portland and San Francisco, contributing 52% of second-quarter 2026 net operating income.
- Retail — 2.4 million square feet (36% of square footage) across San Diego, Portland, San Antonio, San Francisco and Oahu, contributing 25% of second-quarter 2026 NOI.
- Multifamily — 2,302 units, including 1,645 in San Diego and 657 in Portland, plus 120 RV spaces counted within the San Diego figure.
- Mixed-use — A 369-suite hotel and 93,925-square-foot retail shopping center in Oahu.
Recent performance
Full-year 2025 revenue was $39.9 million, down from $43.0 million in 2024, while net income was $71.4 million versus $72.8 million and diluted EPS was $0.92 versus $0.94. Operating cash flow fell to $167.1 million in 2025 from $207.1 million in 2024. Quarterly revenue has run near $10.1-10.2 million in the 2025 second and third quarters and the 2026 first quarter, with a $110.1 million figure reported for 2025-12-31. As of March 31, 2026, total assets were $2.90 billion, total liabilities $1.83 billion, equity $1.14 billion and cash $118.3 million; long-term debt was $1.70 billion at year-end 2025.
Strategy
The company describes itself as a full-service, vertically integrated and self-administered REIT focused on owning, operating, acquiring and developing high-quality properties in attractive, high-barrier-to-entry markets. It cites an irreplaceable portfolio, experienced management, in-fill locations with scarce developable land, and long-standing market relationships as competitive strengths. It points to development, redevelopment and repositioning potential at several properties as internal growth prospects, and as of June 30, 2026 held land at two properties classified as held for development and/or construction in progress.
Risks
- Geographic concentration — The portfolio is concentrated in California, Washington, Oregon, Texas and Hawaii, making results susceptible to downturns or natural disasters in those specific markets.
- Tenant and occupancy risk — The company flags defaults, early terminations or non-renewal of leases by tenants, including significant tenants, as a factor that could reduce revenue.
- Rental rate and vacancy pressure — Decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates are identified as risks that could adversely affect revenue and cash available for distribution.
- Financing and interest rate exposure — With $1.70 billion of long-term debt at December 31, 2025, the company cites failure to generate sufficient cash flow to service debt, fluctuations in interest rates, and inability to obtain outside financing as risks.
Outlook
The provided materials do not include specific forward guidance figures or targets. Management's stated focus is on operating its existing office, retail, multifamily and mixed-use portfolio in its core markets and pursuing development, redevelopment and repositioning opportunities at several properties. The company also cites a pipeline of acquisition and leasing opportunities supported by its market knowledge and industry relationships.