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Zacks highlights three REITs with positive earnings surprise potential during Q2 2026 earnings season: Host Hotels & Resorts, Realty Income, and Simon Property Group. All three demonstrate strong fundamentals in their respective sectors (hotels, net lease retail, and shopping centers) with favorable Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ratings, though headwinds from high interest expenses and tariff pressures are noted.

The retail REIT industry faces headwinds from elevated borrowing costs, inflation, and consumer caution, but benefits from limited new supply and resilient necessity-based tenants. Zacks highlights Simon Property Group, Realty Income, and Tanger as solid stocks to consider, citing strong occupancy rates, healthy leasing activity, and solid liquidity despite the industry ranking in the bottom 27% of Zacks industries.