Alexandria Real Estate Equities Named One of America's Most Trustworthy Companies

Real estate firm earns fourth consecutive recognition from Newsweek for its leadership in life science innovation.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:06pm

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A highly polished, glass sculpture in the shape of a DNA helix, resting on a clean, monochromatic background and dramatically lit to symbolize the precision and innovation of Alexandria's life science real estate.Alexandria Real Estate Equities' commitment to fostering life-changing innovation is reflected in its recognition as one of America's most trusted companies.Pasadena Today

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., a pioneering owner, operator and developer of collaborative life science ecosystems, has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for the fourth consecutive year. The prestigious annual list, compiled in collaboration with market research partner Statista, is based on an extensive independent survey of 25,000 U.S. residents who submitted 101,000 company evaluations across three key touchpoints of trust: customer, investor, and employee, as well as an analysis of online media sentiment.

Why it matters

As the first and preeminent owner of life science real estate, Alexandria's multiyear recognition as one of America's most trusted companies underscores its leadership in supporting the critical work of its tenants, who have developed 49% of all FDA-approved drugs since 2013. The company's ability to cultivate long-term relationships with top life science organizations and deliver consistent value for investors has been central to its distinctive business model.

The details

Alexandria has strategically cultivated trusted relationships with leading life science entities, including Eli Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. 82% of the company's 2025 leasing activity was generated from its deep pool of existing tenants. In February 2026, Alexandria broke ground on a 466,598 RSF Biomedical Research Center at the Campus Point Megacampus in San Diego for leading pharmaceutical company and longstanding tenant Novartis.

  • Alexandria has received this recognition for four consecutive years.
  • The 2026 Newsweek list was compiled in collaboration with market research partner Statista.

The players

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

A best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT that pioneered the life science real estate niche and is the preeminent owner, operator, and developer of collaborative Megacampus ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations.

Newsweek

A prestigious news magazine that publishes an annual list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America, based on an extensive independent survey and analysis of online media sentiment.

Statista

A market research partner that collaborated with Newsweek to compile the list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

Joel S. Marcus

The executive chairman and founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Alexandria Venture Investments.

Novartis

A leading pharmaceutical company and longstanding tenant of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, for whom the company is developing a new 466,598 RSF Biomedical Research Center.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored and humbled to receive multiyear recognition as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek, which reinforces our positive consequential impact as a mission-driven company at the heart and vanguard of the life science industry.”

— Joel S. Marcus, Executive Chairman and Founder

What’s next

Alexandria's new Biomedical Research Center for Novartis in San Diego is scheduled to break ground in February 2026, further strengthening the company's longstanding relationship with the leading pharmaceutical firm.

The takeaway

Alexandria's consistent recognition as one of America's most trusted companies underscores its pivotal role in supporting the life-changing work of its tenants, its ability to cultivate long-term relationships with top industry players, and its commitment to creating long-term value for investors through its distinctive business model and operational excellence.