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Market Overview - The market is experiencing rapid changes, with the yield of the ten-year treasury increasing by over 50 basis points within a month [1]. Investment Insights - The article reflects on the importance of understanding market dynamics, especially during significant events such as contentious elections [1]. - The author has over ten years of experience in the real estate industry, including roles in an S&P 500 REIT and a Big Four consulting group, indicating a strong background in investment analysis [1].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2024, the company reported core FFO of $1.71 per share, exceeding prior guidance by $0.03, driven by lower operating expenses and higher fee income [15][16] - The full year same-store revenue growth is now anticipated to be between 1.1% and 1.5%, with a midpoint of 1.3%, while same-store expense growth is expected to be between 2.1% and 2.5% [17] - The company increased the midpoint of its full year core FFO from $6.79 to $6.81, reflecting non-property components of Q3 outperformance [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same-property revenue growth for Q3 was in line with expectations, with top markets including Southern California, Washington D.C. Metro, Southeast Florida, Denver, and Houston, all showing growth above the portfolio average of 0.6% [8] - Rental rates showed signed new leases down 2.8% and renewals up 3.6%, resulting in a blended rate of up 0.1% with an average occupancy of 95.5% [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Apartment absorption in Camden's markets has been the best in 20 years, driven by strong job growth and a shift towards renting due to high home prices and mortgage rates [5][6] - The trailing 12-month starts for new apartments are down 35%, with monthly starts off 49% from the highs, indicating a potential slowdown in new multifamily starts [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on capital allocation, reducing exposure in certain markets like California and Houston, while looking to invest in suburban areas rather than urban cores [21][22] - Future development activities include approximately $320 million worth of new developments commenced in the second half of 2024, with an additional $375 million anticipated to start in early 2025 [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the operating environment, noting that rental demand remains strong despite high new apartment supply [5][6] - The company anticipates a robust transaction market in the coming years due to significant multifamily debt coming due, which may present acquisition opportunities [24][32] Other Important Information - The company reported minimal property damage from recent hurricanes in the Southeast, attributing this to quality construction and preparedness [12][13] - Approximately 80% of the company's debt is fixed rate, with a strong balance sheet reflected in a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 3.9x [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the rent levels needed for paused predevelopment projects to make sense? - Management indicated that construction costs have not decreased while rents have, leading to a reassessment of capital allocation for certain projects [21] Question: How much reduction in Houston exposure is planned? - Management stated that they aim to lower exposure in Houston, which currently represents about 13% of NOI, and will continue to trim the portfolio in that market [36][37] Question: What caused the significant falloff in leasing spreads in October? - Management confirmed that the strategy shifted towards occupancy, impacting lease rates negatively [40] Question: What is the outlook for bad debt and processing issues in L.A. and Atlanta? - Management expects bad debt to decrease to about 50 basis points by the end of 2025, with ongoing efforts to improve processing times for delinquencies [62][63]

Financial Performance - Property revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $387,232,000, a slight decrease of 0.4% compared to $390,778,000 for the same period in 2023[7]. - Net income attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was a loss of $4,204,000, compared to a profit of $47,963,000 in the same period of 2023[7]. - Earnings per share (EPS) for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $(0.04), down from $0.44 in the same period of 2023[7]. - Comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $(1,980,000), compared to $50,177,000 for the same period in 2023[7]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, property revenues totaled $1,157,523,000, a slight increase from $1,154,440,000 in the same period of 2023[7]. - Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, is $186,378, compared to $128,231 for the same period in 2024[19]. - Funds from operations (FFO) for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $181.5 million, a decrease from $191.2 million in the same period of 2023[92]. - Core funds from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were approximately $188.1 million, compared to $190.7 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 0.8%[94]. Property Expenses - Total property expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $143,360,000, an increase of 2% from $140,105,000 in the same period of 2023[7]. - Total property expenses increased by $3.3 million (2.3%) for the three months and $8.4 million (2.0%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023[79]. - Higher property expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were primarily due to a $5.0 million increase in salaries and benefits and a $3.9 million increase in utilities expenses[80]. Equity and Cash Distributions - The company declared cash distributions of $3.09 per common share, totaling $340,603,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024[10]. - Cash distributions declared to equity holders for the three months ended September 30, 2023, amounted to $110,456, with a distribution of $1.00 per common share[16]. - Total equity as of September 30, 2024, was $4,814,278,000, reflecting changes in net income and distributions[10]. - Total equity as of September 30, 2023, is $4,934,979, an increase from $4,991,542 as of June 30, 2023[16]. Impairments and Development - The company reported an impairment associated with land development activities of $(40,988,000) for the three months ended September 30, 2024[7]. - The company incurred an impairment associated with land development activities amounting to $40,988 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023[19]. - The company estimated an additional cost of approximately $267.0 million to complete five properties currently under construction[48]. - The total additional cost to complete construction of five properties under construction is estimated at approximately $267.0 million[62]. Debt and Financing - As of September 30, 2024, total notes payable was $3,451.8 million, down from $3,715.4 million as of December 31, 2023[39]. - The company has an unsecured revolving credit facility of $1.2 billion maturing in August 2026, with $1.0 billion available as of September 30, 2024[39]. - In January 2024, the company issued $400.0 million of 4.90% senior unsecured notes, with net proceeds of approximately $394.8 million after expenses[41]. - The company repaid a $300.0 million, 6.21% unsecured term loan early, incurring approximately $0.9 million in expenses related to unamortized loan costs[41]. Property Management and Operations - The company owned interests in, operated, or was developing 177 multifamily properties with a total of 59,996 apartment homes as of September 30, 2024[21]. - The average residential lease term as of September 30, 2024, was approximately fourteen months, with total anticipated property revenue from existing leases amounting to $994.7 million[29][30]. - The company has five properties under construction, which will consist of a total of 1,746 apartment homes when completed[21]. - The company plans to continue evaluating future development starts based on market, economic, and capital market conditions[62]. Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company is involved in various legal proceedings, including antitrust allegations, but believes these lawsuits are without merit[48]. - Recent accounting standards updates will require additional disclosures regarding segment reporting and income tax information, effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and December 15, 2024, respectively[30]. - The SEC's climate-related disclosure rules are currently stayed due to legal challenges, with an unclear timeline for implementation[30]. Non-Property Income and Expenses - Non-property income increased significantly, with total non-property income of $11.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $2.2 million in the same period in 2023[85]. - Interest and other income rose approximately $1.0 million (N/A) and $3.9 million (N/A) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to higher investment interest income[86]. - General and administrative expenses rose approximately $3.3 million (21.2%) and $6.9 million (14.8%) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023[87]. Shareholder Actions - During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the company repurchased 515,974 common shares for approximately $50.0 million, averaging $96.88 per share, with $450.0 million remaining under the repurchase plan[34]. - The company created a new at-the-market share offering program in May 2023, allowing for the sale of common shares up to $500.0 million for general corporate purposes[34]. - The company has not sold any shares or entered into any forward sales agreements under the 2023 ATM program as of the date of the filing[36].

Camden (CPT) reported $387.23 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 0.9%. EPS of $1.71 for the same period compares to $0.44 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.50% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $389.19 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.68, the EPS surprise was +1.79%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine t ...

Core Viewpoint - Camden (CPT) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1.71 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share, but down from $1.73 per share a year ago, indicating a slight decline year-over-year [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $387.23 million for the quarter ended September 2024, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.50% and is lower than the $390.78 million reported in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Camden has surpassed consensus FFO estimates four times, but has only topped revenue estimates once [2] Stock Performance - Camden shares have increased approximately 18.2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 21.9%, indicating underperformance relative to the broader market [3] Future Outlook - The future performance of Camden's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the company's FFO outlook for upcoming quarters [4][6] - The current consensus FFO estimate for the next quarter is $1.71 on revenues of $389.4 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $6.78 on revenues of $1.55 billion [7] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry, to which Camden belongs, is currently ranked in the top 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8]

Financial Performance - For Q3 2024, Camden reported an EPS of ($0.04), down from $0.44 in Q3 2023, and a FFO of $1.65, slightly down from $1.73 in the same period last year[5]. - Net income attributable to common shareholders for Q3 2024 was a loss of $4,204,000, compared to a profit of $47,963,000 in Q3 2023[26]. - Funds from operations (FFO) for Q3 2024 were $181,503,000, down 5.0% from $191,181,000 in Q3 2023[26]. - Core funds from operations for Q3 2024 were $188,123,000, a decrease of 1.3% from $190,745,000 in Q3 2023[26]. - The company reported a comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders of $3.8 million in Q3 2024, compared to a gain of $48.3 million in Q3 2023[28]. - Total debt for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $3,523,645, a decrease from $3,704,228 in the same period of 2023[93]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $4,204,000 for Q3 2024, contrasting with a profit of $47,963,000 in Q3 2023[86]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were $8,947,181,000, a decrease from $9,214,464,000 in the previous year[26]. Revenue and Occupancy - Same property revenues grew by 0.6% year-over-year in Q3 2024, while expenses increased by 1.8%, resulting in a net operating income (NOI) growth of 0.0%[8]. - Camden's occupancy rate remained stable at 95.5% in Q3 2024, compared to 95.5% in Q3 2023[8]. - Property revenues for Q3 2024 were $387,232,000, a slight decrease of 0.4% compared to $390,778,000 in Q3 2023[26]. - The occupancy rate for the total portfolio was 95.4% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 95.2% in the previous quarter, showing a slight improvement[37]. - The average occupancy rate across Same Property communities remained stable at 95.5%[50]. - The average monthly revenue per occupied home for the total Same Property was $2,296, a 0.6% increase[49]. Expenses and Impairments - Total property expenses for Q3 2024 increased to $143.4 million, up from $140.1 million in Q3 2023, reflecting a rise of 2.4%[28]. - Camden recognized a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $41.0 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, related to land development projects in Los Angeles, Houston, and Atlanta[7]. - The company incurred approximately $2.1 million in storm-related expenses due to Hurricane Beryl, net of anticipated insurance recoveries[17]. - Total Same Property operating expenses increased by 1.8% year-over-year to $132,898,000, with property taxes decreasing by 2.8%[58]. Development and Future Outlook - Camden's development pipeline includes 1,746 homes with an estimated total cost of $675.0 million, with ongoing projects in multiple locations[14]. - Camden plans to cease capitalizing interest and expenses associated with certain development assets going forward[7]. - The company has completed dispositions totaling $115 million for 592 homes, with an average monthly rental rate of $1,745[69]. - Camden's total properties under development and land amount to $418.2 million, reflecting ongoing investment in growth[66]. - The company is exploring potential acquisitions to further expand its market presence and diversify its portfolio[1]. Guidance and Dividends - The company updated its 2024 earnings guidance, projecting EPS in the range of $1.46 to $1.50 and FFO between $6.67 and $6.71[19]. - Camden plans to declare a dividend of $1.03 per share for Q1 2024, with payment on April 17, 2024[97]. - Expected FFO per diluted share for Q4 2024 is projected to be between $1.65 and $1.69, while the expected Core FFO per diluted share is estimated to be between $1.68 and $1.72[88]. Market and Equity - Share price at the end of the period was $123.53, up from $94.58 a year earlier[26]. - Market equity value increased to $13,600,529,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to $10,432,647,000 in the previous year[26]. - The company has senior unsecured debt ratings of A- from Fitch and Standard & Poor's, and A3 from Moody's, all with a stable outlook[97]. Management and Corporate Information - Key executives include Richard J. Campo (CEO & Chairman) and D. Keith Oden (Executive Vice Chairman)[99]. - The next earnings release and conference call is scheduled for early February 2024[97]. - Camden does not send quarterly reports to shareholders but provides 10-Q's, earnings releases, and supplemental data upon request[97].

Group 1 - Camden (CPT) is a stock in the Finance sector that has gained about 20.5% year-to-date, outperforming the sector average of 20.1% [4] - Camden has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook with a 0.7% increase in the full-year earnings estimate over the past quarter [3] - Camden is part of the REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry, which has gained about 10.1% year-to-date, showing that CPT is performing better than this specific group [5] Group 2 - Allstate (ALL) is another Finance stock that has outperformed the sector with a year-to-date increase of 37.9% [4] - Allstate's consensus EPS estimate has increased by 21.9% over the past three months, also holding a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [5] - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, to which Allstate belongs, has moved up by 28.8% year-to-date, ranking 63 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6]