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Industrial / Logistics Investor Outlook

Michael J. Schaeffer, MAI, FRICS • 3/17/2026

Spring 2026 Industrial Insights: Key Trends Shaping Investor Strategy

Cushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Investor Survey & Outlook examines the U.S. industrial markets, focusing on the macroeconomic and industry-specific factors shaping supply, demand, and investment performance. With strong infrastructure across most U.S. markets, vacancy rates below long term averages, and continued momentum in onshoring and natural resource driven growth, the long-term outlook for the national industrial sector remains positive. Informed by insights from active market participants and our internal experts, we are pleased to share the latest edition of this report.
Key Findings
  • Investors continue to see strong demand for industrial assets in 2026, led by Class A properties in core growth markets.
  • Class A assets will continue to command the most aggressive overall capitalization rates, while select Class B and limited Class C infill assets attract yield focused investors.
  • Value-add opportunities with shorter lease terms with below market lease terms (around three years or less) remain highly favored, offering mark to market rent upside and competitive positioning for cash buyers.
  • Industrial fundamentals are expected to stay solid through 2026 and 2027, supported by modest rent growth, tightening vacancy, and a notably low development pipeline.

Spring 2026 REPORT

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