Single-Tenant Net Lease Retail: First-Half 2026 Market Review
The retail single-tenant net lease market maintained its footing through the first half of 2026 as investors continued to prioritize durable income and high-quality real estate. Sales volume totaled $6.4 billion, broadly in line with the second half of 2025, while the median cap rate compressed to 6.6% and median pricing held at $294 per square foot.
NEW TO MARKET | Low-Basis Value-Add Retail – Forest, MS
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U.S. Retail Monthly Foot Traffic & Sales Analysis
Retail sales remained resilient in July despite ongoing economic uncertainty, with overall sales increasing 5.2% year over year and core retail sales rising 4.7%.