Earnings Release and Operating Results [Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Second%20Quarter%202025%20Financial%20Highlights) For the second quarter of 2025, Saul Centers reported a 5.8% increase in total revenue year-over-year, though net income and Funds from Operations (FFO) declined significantly due to initial operating costs of the new Twinbrook Quarter Phase I project being expensed rather than capitalized, and lower lease termination fees impacting same property results Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024 Key Financial Metrics | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $70.8 million | $66.9 million | +5.8% | | Net Income | $14.2 million | $19.5 million | -27.2% | | Net Income per Share (Diluted) | $0.33 | $0.48 | -31.3% | | FFO per Share (Diluted) | $0.73 | $0.83 | -12.0% | - The initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I adversely impacted Q2 2025 net income by **$5.4 million**, of which **$3.5 million** was a reduction in capitalized interest, negatively impacting diluted EPS by **$0.12**[4](index=4&type=chunk) Q2 2025 Same Property Performance vs Q2 2024 | Metric | Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024 | Primary Driver | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Same Property Revenue | -2.2% (-$1.5 million) | $2.0 million lower lease termination fees | | Same Property NOI | -4.3% (-$2.2 million) | $2.1 million lower lease termination fees | [Year-to-Date 2025 Financial Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=Year-to-Date%202025%20Financial%20Highlights) For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total revenue grew compared to the prior year, but net income and FFO decreased due to an $11.6 million adverse impact from Twinbrook Quarter Phase I's initial operations, and same property net operating income declined primarily from lower lease termination fees Six Months 2025 vs 2024 Key Financial Metrics | Metric | Six Months 2025 | Six Months 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $142.7 million | $133.6 million | +6.8% | | Net Income | $27.0 million | $37.8 million | -28.6% | | Net Income per Share (Diluted) | $0.62 | $0.93 | -33.3% | | FFO per Share (Diluted) | $1.44 | $1.63 | -11.7% | - The initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I adversely impacted net income for the six-month period by **$11.6 million**, including a **$7.1 million** reduction in capitalized interest, resulting in a negative impact of **$0.26** per diluted share[9](index=9&type=chunk) Six Months 2025 Same Property Performance vs 2024 | Metric | Six Months 2025 vs 2024 | Primary Driver | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Same Property Revenue | +0.2% (+$0.3 million) | N/A | | Same Property NOI | -2.4% (-$2.4 million) | $2.3 million lower lease termination fees | [Portfolio and Operations Update](index=1&type=section&id=Portfolio%20and%20Operations%20Update) The company is actively leasing its new Twinbrook Quarter Phase I development, with anchor tenant Wegmans commencing operations on June 25, 2025, and residential occupancy reaching 86.1% by early August, while overall portfolio lease rates saw a slight year-over-year decline in both commercial and residential segments - At the new Twinbrook Quarter Phase I development, Wegmans began operations on June 25, 2025, and as of August 4, 2025, 389 of the 452 residential units (**86.1%**) were leased and occupied[3](index=3&type=chunk) Portfolio Lease Percentage (as of June 30) | Portfolio | 2025 (%) | 2024 (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Commercial | 94.0% | 95.8% | | Residential (ex. Twinbrook) | 99.0% | 99.4% | [Company Overview](index=2&type=section&id=Company%20Overview) Saul Centers, Inc. is a self-managed equity REIT based in Bethesda, Maryland, with a portfolio of 62 properties, primarily community shopping centers and mixed-use assets totaling approximately 10.2 million square feet of leasable area, heavily concentrated in the metropolitan Washington, D.C./Baltimore area, which generates over 85% of its property net operating income - The company operates and manages a real estate portfolio of **62 properties**, including **50 community and neighborhood shopping centers** and **eight mixed-use properties**[12](index=12&type=chunk) - Over **85%** of the company's property net operating income is generated by properties located in the metropolitan Washington, D.C./Baltimore area[12](index=12&type=chunk) Financial Statements [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2025, total assets increased slightly to $2.14 billion from $2.13 billion at year-end 2024, driven by construction in progress, while total liabilities grew to $1.65 billion from $1.63 billion due to increased borrowings, resulting in a decrease in total equity from $501.1 million to $488.3 million Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands) | Account | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total real estate investments, net | $2,047,907 | $2,024,305 | | Total assets | $2,139,684 | $2,126,404 | | Total liabilities | $1,651,410 | $1,625,280 | | Total equity | $488,274 | $501,124 | [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) The statements of operations detail a decline in profitability for both the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2025, as increased total revenues were more than offset by a significant rise in total expenses, particularly interest expense and depreciation, leading to lower net income compared to prior-year periods Statement of Operations Summary (in thousands) | | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total revenue | $70,834 | $66,943 | $142,690 | $133,635 | | Total expenses | $56,773 | $47,634 | $115,781 | $96,063 | | Net income | $14,181 | $19,490 | $27,029 | $37,753 | | Net income available to common stockholders | $7,921 | $11,649 | $14,922 | $22,481 | | Basic and diluted EPS | $0.33 | $0.48 | $0.62 | $0.93 | Non-GAAP Reconciliations [Reconciliation of Net Income to FFO](index=6&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Net%20Income%20to%20FFO) This section reconciles GAAP Net Income to the non-GAAP measure of Funds from Operations (FFO), showing that after adjusting for real estate depreciation and gains on property disposition, FFO available to common stockholders and noncontrolling interests decreased to $25.4 million ($0.73 per share) in Q2 2025 from $28.5 million ($0.83 per share) in Q2 2024 FFO Reconciliation Summary (in thousands, except per share) | | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income | $14,181 | $19,490 | $27,029 | $37,753 | | FFO | $28,159 | $31,310 | $55,530 | $61,602 | | FFO available to common stockholders | $25,360 | $28,511 | $49,933 | $56,005 | | Basic and diluted FFO per share | $0.73 | $0.83 | $1.44 | $1.63 | [Reconciliation to Same Property Revenue](index=7&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20to%20Same%20Property%20Revenue) This reconciliation adjusts total revenue to show performance for a consistent set of properties, excluding the impact of recent development, revealing a 2.2% decrease in same property revenue in Q2 2025 driven by the Shopping Centers portfolio, while the six-month period saw a slight 0.2% increase supported by Mixed-Use properties Same Property Revenue by Period (in thousands) | | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total same property revenue | $65,998 | $67,480 | $134,198 | $133,914 | | Shopping Centers | $45,578 | $47,372 | $93,576 | $94,127 | | Mixed-Use properties | $20,420 | $20,108 | $40,622 | $39,787 | [Reconciliation to Same Property Net Operating Income (NOI)](index=9&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20to%20Same%20Property%20Net%20Operating%20Income%20(NOI)) This section reconciles GAAP Net Income to Same Property Net Operating Income (NOI), a key REIT performance metric, which decreased by 4.3% in Q2 2025 and 2.4% for the six-month period, primarily due to weaker performance in the Shopping Center portfolio not fully offset by modest growth in the Mixed-Use portfolio Same Property NOI by Period (in thousands) | | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total same property NOI | $48,063 | $50,216 | $96,084 | $98,481 | | Shopping Centers | $35,296 | $37,419 | $70,569 | $73,211 | | Mixed-Use properties | $12,767 | $12,797 | $25,515 | $25,270 | Safe Harbor Statement [Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors](index=3&type=section&id=Forward-Looking%20Statements%20and%20Risk%20Factors) The company provides a standard safe harbor statement, cautioning investors that forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, referencing detailed risk factors in its Form 10-K, including tenant ability to pay rent, reliance on anchor tenants, financing and interest rate risks, development activities, and cybersecurity threats - The company claims protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995[14](index=14&type=chunk) - Key risks cited include: tenant ability to pay rent, reliance on anchor tenants, financing risks like interest rate increases, development activities, access to capital, and cybersecurity[14](index=14&type=chunk)

Core Insights - Saul Centers, Inc. reported total revenue of $70.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase from $66.9 million in the same quarter of 2024, while net income decreased to $14.2 million from $19.5 million year-over-year [1][2][14] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $142.7 million, up from $133.6 million for the same period in 2024 [7] - Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, decreased to $27.0 million from $37.8 million in 2024, primarily due to the initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I, which adversely impacted net income by $11.6 million [7][14] - Funds from operations (FFO) available to common stockholders decreased to $25.4 million, or $0.73 per share, in the 2025 Quarter compared to $28.5 million, or $0.83 per share, in the 2024 Quarter [5][15] Operational Highlights - As of June 30, 2025, 94.0% of the commercial portfolio was leased, down from 95.8% a year earlier, while the residential portfolio was 99.0% leased compared to 99.4% in 2024 [6] - The company continued to lease residential units and work on retail spaces at Twinbrook Quarter Phase I, with 389 of the 452 residential units (86.1%) leased and occupied as of August 4, 2025 [1] Same Property Metrics - Same property revenue decreased by $1.5 million, or 2.2%, and same property net operating income decreased by $2.2 million, or 4.3%, for the 2025 Quarter compared to the 2024 Quarter [3][8] - Shopping Center same property net operating income totaled $35.3 million, a decrease of $2.1 million compared to the 2024 Quarter, primarily due to lower lease termination fees [3][8] Balance Sheet Overview - As of June 30, 2025, total assets were $2.139 billion, compared to $2.126 billion as of December 31, 2024 [13] - Total liabilities increased to $1.651 billion from $1.625 billion at the end of 2024 [13]

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分组1 - Saul Centers reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share, and down from $0.80 per share a year ago [1][2] - The company posted revenues of $71.86 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.01%, compared to $66.69 million in the same quarter last year [3] - Over the last four quarters, Saul Centers has surpassed consensus revenue estimates three times [3] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed, losing about 15.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 declined by 4.3% [4] - The current consensus FFO estimate for the coming quarter is $0.75 on revenues of $71.39 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.92 on revenues of $286.88 million [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank for REIT and Equity Trust - Retail is currently in the top 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the sector [9]

Financial Performance - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, decreased to $12.8 million from $18.3 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to a $6.5 million adverse impact from the initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I[114]. - Total revenue increased by 7.7% to $71.856 million in the 2025 Quarter compared to $66.692 million in the 2024 Quarter[115]. - Total expenses increased by 21.8% in the 2025 Quarter compared to the 2024 Quarter, primarily due to initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I, which generated $8.6 million of expenses[118]. - Funds From Operations (FFO) available to common stockholders for the 2025 Quarter totaled $24.6 million, a decrease of 10.6% compared to the 2024 Quarter, primarily impacted by initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I[158]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $30.4 million for the 2025 Quarter, down from $33.8 million in the 2024 Quarter[137]. Revenue and Rent - Base rent rose by $4.456 million, or 8.4%, to $57.554 million in the 2025 Quarter, driven by higher commercial and residential rents[115]. - Same property revenue for the 2025 Quarter was $68.2 million, an increase of $1.8 million compared to the 2024 Quarter, mainly due to higher expense recoveries of $1.3 million and higher base rent of $1.2 million[129]. - Average base rent per square foot increased to $22.24 in Q1 2025, up 5.5% from $21.08 in Q1 2024[165]. - Effective rent per square foot rose to $20.60 in Q1 2025, reflecting a 5.6% increase from $19.50 in Q1 2024[165]. - The average annualized base rent for new leases in Q1 2025 was $36.67 per square foot, while renewed leases averaged $21.59 per square foot[170]. Development Projects - The Company has a pipeline for the development of up to 3,200 apartment units and 870,000 square feet of retail and office space in the Washington, DC metropolitan area[102]. - The Company is developing Twinbrook Quarter Phase I, which includes 452 apartment units and an 80,000 square foot Wegmans supermarket, with a remaining investment not expected to exceed $11.7 million[107]. - The Hampden House project is expected to include up to 366 apartment units and 10,100 square feet of retail space, with a remaining investment not expected to exceed $28.9 million[108]. - The Company is also developing Twinbrook Quarter Phase I, which includes 452 apartment units, an 80,000 square foot Wegmans supermarket, and 230,000 square feet of office space, with a remaining investment not expected to exceed $11.7 million[143]. - The Company is also developing Hampden House, which will include up to 366 apartment units and 10,100 square feet of retail space, with a remaining investment not expected to exceed $28.9 million[144]. Debt and Financing - As of March 31, 2025, the Company's outstanding debt totaled approximately $1.56 billion, with a weighted average remaining term of 8.5 years[106]. - The Company maintains a total debt to total estimated asset market value ratio of under 50%, allowing for additional secured borrowings if necessary[106]. - The Company has availability of approximately $132.4 million under its Credit Facility as of March 31, 2025[106]. - The Company has a $525.0 million Credit Facility, with $296.0 million outstanding as of March 31, 2025, and approximately $132.4 million available under the facility[151]. - The Company maintains a debt to total estimated asset market value ratio of 50% or less, and as of March 31, 2025, this ratio was below 50%[149]. Leasing and Occupancy - The commercial leasing percentage decreased to 94.0% at March 31, 2025, from 94.6% at March 31, 2024[105]. - As of March 31, 2025, 93.9% of the commercial portfolio was leased, down from 94.6% in the previous year[166]. - The Residential portfolio was 99.3% leased as of March 31, 2025, compared to 98.7% in the previous year[178]. - Approximately 149,083 square feet of leased space, representing 1.7% of total commercial square footage, is expected to generate an additional $4.2 million in annualized base rent upon tenant occupancy[166]. - The total annual base rent under expiring leases for Shopping Centers in 2025 is projected to be $12,012,980, representing 8.2% of total annual base rent[172]. Expenses - Property operating expenses rose by 30.3% in the 2025 Quarter compared to the 2024 Quarter, driven by higher repairs and maintenance expenses of $2.0 million and operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I costing $1.1 million[119]. - Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs increased by 34.5% in the 2025 Quarter, primarily due to initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I costing $4.8 million and higher average outstanding debt[120]. - Depreciation and amortization of deferred leasing costs increased by 20.7% in the 2025 Quarter, primarily due to $2.2 million of depreciation expense related to Twinbrook Quarter Phase I[121]. Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $6.5 million at March 31, 2025, down from $7.1 million at March 31, 2024[136]. - Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $21.1 million, primarily due to decreased development expenditures of $24.0 million[139]. - The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that are likely to materially affect its financial condition[156]. Strategic Initiatives - The Company is evaluating acquisition and redevelopment opportunities to enhance net operating income and cash flow growth[161]. - The Company entered into two floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk associated with $100.0 million of variable-rate debt[154]. - The Company has been involved in acquisition and redevelopment activities, focusing on enhancing net operating income and cash flow growth[161].

Revenue Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 increased to $71.9 million, up from $66.7 million in Q1 2024, representing a growth of 3.3%[3] - Total revenue increased to $71,856,000 in Q1 2025, up 7.3% from $66,692,000 in Q1 2024[18] - Same property revenue rose to $68,200,000 in Q1 2025, a 2.9% increase compared to $66,434,000 in Q1 2024[18] Net Income - Net income for Q1 2025 decreased to $12.8 million from $18.3 million in Q1 2024, a decline of 30.1%[3] - Net income available to common stockholders decreased to $7.0 million, or $0.29 per share, down from $10.8 million, or $0.45 per share, in the previous year[4] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $12,848,000, a decrease of 29.5% from $18,263,000 in Q1 2024[17] Funds from Operations (FFO) - Funds from operations (FFO) available to common stockholders decreased to $24.6 million, or $0.71 per share, compared to $27.5 million, or $0.80 per share, in Q1 2024[8] - Funds from Operations (FFO) available to common stockholders and noncontrolling interests decreased to $24,573,000 in Q1 2025 from $27,494,000 in Q1 2024, representing a decline of 10.5%[17] - Basic and diluted FFO per share available to common stockholders and noncontrolling interests decreased to $0.71 in Q1 2025 from $0.80 in Q1 2024, a decline of 11.3%[17] Property Performance - Same property net operating income decreased by $0.2 million, or 0.5%[5] - Total same property net operating income was $48,021,000 in Q1 2025, slightly down from $48,266,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a decrease of 0.5%[19] - Shopping Center same property net operating income totaled $35.3 million, a decrease of $0.5 million compared to Q1 2024[5] - Shopping Center same property net operating income was $35,273,000 in Q1 2025, a decrease of 1.5% from $35,792,000 in Q1 2024[19] - Mixed-Use same property net operating income increased to $12,748,000 in Q1 2025, up 2.2% from $12,474,000 in Q1 2024[19] Leasing and Portfolio - As of March 31, 2025, 93.9% of the commercial portfolio was leased, down from 94.6% a year earlier[9] - The residential portfolio, excluding The Milton at Twinbrook Quarter, was 99.3% leased, up from 98.7% in Q1 2024[9] Operational Impact - The initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I adversely impacted net income by $6.5 million in Q1 2025[4] Financial Adjustments - Revenue adjustments for Q1 2025 totaled $(2,356,000), compared to $(258,000) in Q1 2024, indicating a significant increase in adjustments[18] - Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs increased to $16,747,000 in Q1 2025 from $12,448,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a rise of 34.5%[19] Total Assets - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $2.131 billion, compared to $2.126 billion at the end of 2024[14]

Core Viewpoint - Saul Centers, Inc. reported mixed financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, with total revenue increasing but net income decreasing due to the initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for the 2025 Quarter was $71.9 million, up from $66.7 million in the 2024 Quarter, representing an increase of approximately 3.3% [1][12]. - Net income decreased to $12.8 million in the 2025 Quarter from $18.3 million in the 2024 Quarter, a decline of about 30.1% [1][12]. - Net income available to common stockholders fell to $7.0 million, or $0.29 per share, down from $10.8 million, or $0.45 per share, in the previous year [2][12]. Operational Highlights - The company leased 274 residential units at Twinbrook Quarter Phase I as of May 5, 2025 [1]. - Same property revenue increased by $1.8 million, or 2.7%, while same property net operating income decreased by $0.2 million, or 0.5%, compared to the 2024 Quarter [3][16]. - The commercial portfolio was 93.9% leased as of March 31, 2025, down from 94.6% a year earlier, while the residential portfolio was 99.3% leased, up from 98.7% [6]. Revenue Breakdown - Rental revenue for the 2025 Quarter was $70.5 million, compared to $65.3 million in the 2024 Quarter [12]. - Same property net operating income for shopping centers totaled $35.3 million, a decrease of $0.5 million compared to the previous year, primarily due to lower other property revenue and expense recoveries [3][17]. - Mixed-use same property net operating income increased to $12.7 million, up by $0.3 million from the 2024 Quarter, driven by higher residential base rent [3][17]. Funds from Operations (FFO) - FFO available to common stockholders decreased to $24.6 million, or $0.71 per share, from $27.5 million, or $0.80 per share, in the 2024 Quarter [5][13]. - FFO was adversely impacted by $4.4 million due to the initial operations of Twinbrook Quarter Phase I, but increased by $1.5 million when excluding this property [5][13]. Asset and Liability Overview - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $2.131 billion, slightly up from $2.126 billion at the end of 2024 [10]. - Total liabilities increased to $1.640 billion from $1.625 billion [10]. - The company operates a portfolio of 62 properties, primarily in the metropolitan Washington, D.C./Baltimore area, generating over 85% of its property net operating income from this region [7].

Core Viewpoint - Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Apiject Systems have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance domestic production of sterile drug dosage forms, particularly prefilled injectables, at Amneal's Brookhaven, NY facility, aiming to strengthen the U.S. drug supply chain [1][2][3] Group 1: Collaboration Details - The collaboration will enable large-scale production capacity for sterile drug dosage forms, including injectables, ophthalmics, and inhalation [1] - Amneal's Brookhaven facility will create approximately 200 high-quality jobs as part of this project [2] - The new manufacturing lines are expected to produce approximately 250 to 300 million units annually, with potential scalability to over 400 million units [3] Group 2: Strategic Importance - This partnership reflects Amneal's commitment to onshore critical drug production and build a more resilient U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain [3] - The collaboration is seen as a win for increasing domestic manufacturing capacity and providing Amneal with enhanced options to serve commercial customers [4] - Apiject's technology, which combines Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing and precision injection molding, offers a scalable and efficient alternative to traditional drug delivery methods [4][9] Group 3: Background and Investment - Apiject's technology development was supported by a $180 million investment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting governmental support for U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturing [5] - The collaboration aims to address supply chain disruptions experienced during the pandemic by establishing a domestic fill-finish capacity [6]

Group 1 - Saul Centers (BFS) has underperformed over the past year, failing to capitalize on market gains [1] - The company has a history of poor performance over a fifteen-year period [1] Group 2 - The article expresses a contrarian investment approach based on macro views and stock-specific turnaround stories [1]