Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) in Focus After Declaring 4.325 Cents Per Unit September Distribution

Aditi Sarkar

04 September 2026 12:01 PM AEST

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) in Focus After Declaring 4.325 Cents Per Unit September Distribution

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Highlights:

Centuria Industrial REIT declared a September 2026 quarterly distribution of 4.325 cents per unit.
The Distribution Reinvestment Plan will remain suspended for the September quarter distribution.
The distribution payment date is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Centuria Industrial REIT is Australia’s largest domestic pure-play industrial REIT.
The REIT manages a portfolio of industrial Assets across urban infill locations throughout Australia.

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) has confirmed its quarterly distribution for the period ending 30 September 2026, with the industrial property trust declaring a payment of 4.325 cents per unit for investors.

During the morning Trading session on 4 September 2026, Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) was trading at AUD 2.97, up 0.68% on the day. The units remained down 10.54% over the past year.

The September 2026 distribution announcement outlines the upcoming timetable for investors, with the ex-distribution date scheduled for Tuesday, 29 September 2026, and the Record Date set for Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The indicative payment date for the distribution is Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Centuria Industrial REIT confirmed that its Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) will remain suspended for the September 2026 quarter distribution.

Distribution Update

The 4.325 cents per unit distribution continues Centuria Industrial REIT’s regular income distribution framework for investors holding units in the trust.

The announcement follows the REIT’s ongoing management of its industrial property portfolio, which focuses on assets positioned across urban infill locations throughout Australia.

The payment timetable provides investors with clarity on key dates associated with the September quarter distribution, while the continuation of the DRP suspension means distributions will be paid in cash rather than reinvested through the plan.

Industrial Portfolio Focus

Centuria Industrial REIT is Australia’s largest domestic pure-play industrial REIT and is included in the S&P/ASX 200 Index.

The REIT’s portfolio consists of industrial assets located in urban infill markets across Australia and is supported by a diversified tenant base.

Managed by Centuria Property Funds No.2 Limited, the REIT provides investors with exposure to income generation and potential Capital growth through a portfolio focused exclusively on Australian industrial assets.

Manager Overview

Centuria Industrial REIT is managed by Centuria Property Funds No.2 Limited, which acts as the Responsible Entity for the ASX-listed trust.

Centuria Property Funds No.2 Limited is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI), an Investment manager with exposure across listed and unlisted real estate funds as well as investment bonds.

As at 30 June 2026, Centuria Capital Group reported $22.2 billion in assets under management across its investment platforms.

FY26 Results

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) reported Funds From Operations (FFO) of $114.1 million for FY26, representing an increase of 4% on a cents per unit basis compared with the prior corresponding period.

The REIT delivered FFO of 18.2 cents per unit and distributions of 16.8 cents per unit, both in line with FY26 guidance. Net tangible assets increased to $4.01 per unit, while the portfolio recorded a $116 million valuation uplift during the year as leasing activity and rental growth supported asset values.

During FY26, Centuria Industrial REIT recorded near-record leasing activity of approximately 226,200 square metres across 30 transactions, representing around 18% of portfolio gross lettable area. The portfolio achieved average positive re-leasing spreads of 30% and like-for-like net Operating Income growth of 5.2%. The REIT also strengthened its Balance Sheet through Debt refinancing, ending the year with 34.9% gearing, 54% of debt hedged and $457 million in cash and undrawn debt facilities. For FY27, CIP provided guidance for FFO of 18.8–19.2 cents per unit and distributions of 17.3 cents per unit.

Investor Takeaway

Centuria Industrial REIT’s September 2026 distribution declaration provides investors with visibility on the upcoming quarterly payment schedule and reinforces the trust’s focus on delivering income from its industrial property portfolio. Investors may continue to monitor portfolio performance, tenant Demand and broader industrial property market conditions as factors influencing the REIT’s ongoing strategy.

FAQs

Q: What distribution has Centuria Industrial REIT declared for September 2026?

A: Centuria Industrial REIT declared a distribution of 4.325 cents per unit for the quarter ending 30 September 2026.

Q: When will the September 2026 distribution be paid?

A: The indicative distribution payment date is Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Q: Is Centuria Industrial REIT’s Distribution Reinvestment Plan active?

A: No. The Distribution Reinvestment Plan remains suspended for the September 2026 quarter distribution.

Q: What type of assets does Centuria Industrial REIT own?

A: Centuria Industrial REIT owns industrial assets located in urban infill locations throughout Australia.

Q: Who manages Centuria Industrial REIT?

A: Centuria Property Funds No.2 Limited is the Responsible Entity for Centuria Industrial REIT.

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