Elme (ELME) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.23 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of -4.17%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post FFO of $0.23 per share when it actually produced FFO of $0.23, delivering no surprise.Over the last four quarters, the company ...

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------|----------------------|--------------------------|-------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earnings Release and | Supplemental Information | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | CONTACT: 7550 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 900 Amy Hopkins Bethesda, MD 20814 Vice President, Investor Relations Tel 202-774-3253 E-Mail: ahopkins@elmecommunities.com Fax 301-984-9610 www.elmecommunities.com November 4, 2024 Elme Communities Announces Third Quarter 2024 ...

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elme Communities (the “Company”) (NYSE: ELME), a multifamily REIT with communities in the Washington, DC metro area and the Atlanta metro area, reported financial and operating results today for the quarter ended September 30, 2024: Financial Results Net loss was $3.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted shareNAREIT FFO was $20.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted shareCore FFO was $20.7 million, or $0.23 per diluted shareNet Operating Income (NOI) was $38.8 million Oper ...

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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elme Communities ("Elme") (NYSE:ELME), a value-oriented multifamily owner and operator, will release third quarter earnings results after market close on Monday, November 4, 2024. A conference call to discuss these results will be conducted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:00 am ET. There will also be a webcast presentation with slides. Conference call and webcast access information is as follows: USA Toll Free Number: 888-506-0062 International Toll Numbe ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company tightened its 2024 core FFO per share guidance range to $0.91 to $0.95, maintaining a midpoint of $0.93 [13] - Same-store multifamily NOI growth assumption was raised to a range of 0.75% to 1.75% for 2024, driven by stronger-than-expected performance in the Washington Metro portfolio [13][14] - Interest expense for the year is expected to range from $37.5 million to $38.25 million, reflecting fewer rate cuts than initially anticipated [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Effective blended lease rate growth for the same-store portfolio increased to 3.2% in Q2, with renewal lease rate growth at 5.4% and new lease rate growth at 0.2% [8] - Same-store average occupancy increased to 94.6% in Q2, with ending occupancy rising to 95.5% [9] - In Atlanta, occupancy averaged 89.5% during the quarter, improving to 90.6% in July [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Washington Metro remains a top-performing apartment market, with deliveries peaking and net inventory ratios normalizing in the low single digits [3][4] - In Atlanta, absorption rates are nearly 60% higher than pre-pandemic levels, with a declining supply overhang [4][5] - The rent-to-income ratio for new leases was 23% in Q2, down from 24% a year ago, indicating a positive credit trend [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on maintaining affordable rent levels for underserved segments of the rental market while enhancing the Class B living experience [6] - Renovations are a key growth driver, with an identified pipeline of nearly 3,300 homes representing over 35% of the portfolio [11] - The launch of Elme Resident Services aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiencies across resident account management and collections [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in capturing growth in the second half of the year, setting the stage for 2025 [4] - The company anticipates improved demand relative to supply through 2025, with favorable dynamics forecasted for 2026 and 2027 [5] - Management noted that bad debt in the Atlanta portfolio is currently at 6.6%, with expectations for improvement due to legislative changes and internal initiatives [17][19] Other Important Information - The company has entered into a new four-year $500 million revolving credit facility, enhancing its liquidity position [14] - The operational initiatives are on track to achieve an additional $1.7 million to $1.9 million of NOI and FFO in 2024 [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the bad debt situation in Atlanta? - Management reported that bad debt in the Atlanta portfolio is currently at 6.6%, with expectations for improvement due to legislative changes and internal initiatives [17][19] Question: How is same-store revenue shaping up relative to expectations? - Management indicated that revenue is expected to be in the 2.5% to 3% range for 2024, driven by improving trends in bad debt [20][21] Question: What are the occupancy expectations for Atlanta? - Management expects occupancy in Atlanta to remain in the low 90% range through year-end, with gradual improvement anticipated [24] Question: What are the returns on renovations? - The company reported an average ROI of approximately 17% on renovations, with plans for over 475 full renovations this year [11][26] Question: What is the current state of the investment market? - Management noted that the investment market is flat year-over-year, with potential sellers hesitant due to rate cut prospects and upcoming elections [27] Question: How are supply and demand assumptions reflected in the new guidance? - Stronger-than-expected performance in the Washington, D.C. market is driving the new guidance, with continued strength in new leasing and occupancy [36][38]

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Elme (ELME) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.23 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to FFO of $0.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post FFO of $0.22 per share when it actually produced FFO of $0.23, delivering a surprise of 4.55%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates just once. Elme, which belo ...

Aelme Earnings Release and Supplemental Information Q2 2024 CONTACT: 7550 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 900 Amy Hopkins Bethesda, MD 20814 Vice President, Investor Relations Tel 202-774-3253 E-Mail: ahopkins@elmecommunities.com Fax 301-984-9610 www.elmecommunities.com August 1, 2024 Elme Communities Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results Elme Communities (the "Company") (NYSE: ELME), a multifamily REIT with communities in the Washington, DC metro area and the Atlanta metro area, reported financial and operating resul ...