Tanger Lifts Outlook as Net Income Rises 5%
The outlet-center operator reported third-quarter earnings and raised its fiscal 2026 diluted earnings per share guidance to $1.08 to $1.12.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Corporate Finance
Tanger reported third-quarter net income up 5%, with diluted earnings of 29 cents per share, up 1 cent from a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2026 diluted earnings per share guidance to a range of $1.08 to $1.12.
Why it matters
Tanger's results reflect revenue growth from its outlet portfolio, which lifted net income even without share repurchases in the quarter. The guidance increase signals management's expectations for continued performance across its 38 outlet centers and three open-air lifestyle centers.
Third-quarter diluted earnings were 29 cents per share, up 1 cent from a year earlier, while adjusted earnings reached 64 cents per share against a 63-cent analyst forecast. Second-quarter revenue rose 8.6% to $149 million as expenses grew 9.5% to $99.5 million.
The players
Tanger
Tanger is a Greensboro, North Carolina-based operator of outlet shopping centers with a portfolio of more than 16 million square feet of retail space.
The details
Tanger's revenue growth lifted third-quarter net income by 5%, and the company made no share repurchases during the quarter. So far in fiscal 2026, Tanger has spent $44 million to repurchase 1.9 million shares under a $200 million authorization approved in May 2025.
Timeline
May 2025: Board authorized repurchase of up to $200 million in outstanding shares.
Fiscal 2026 year to date: Tanger spent $44 million repurchasing 1.9 million shares.
Third quarter: Net income rose 5%, with no share repurchases made.
November 6, 2026: Tanger reported third-quarter results.
Market Dynamics
Tanger's chief executive sees a long runway for growth driven by strong retailer demand and health, limited new supply, and robust population growth in its markets. The company's portfolio spans 38 outlet centers and three open-air lifestyle centers across more than 16 million square feet.
Investors in Tanger are seeing higher quarterly net income and a raised fiscal 2026 earnings guidance range of $1.08 to $1.12 per diluted share. The company's $200 million repurchase authorization remains partly unused, with $44 million spent so far this fiscal year.
The takeaway
Tanger's results show that steady revenue growth from an established outlet portfolio can lift earnings even when a company pauses buybacks. Investors tracking the stock can watch whether the company resumes repurchases under its remaining authorization.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Winston-Salem Journal.
