Core Viewpoint - Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.76 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate and showing an increase from $0.71 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $372.32 million for the quarter ended December 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.55% and up from $360.64 million year-over-year [2] Financial Performance - The FFO of $0.76 per share is consistent with the previous quarter's expectation of $0.72 per share, where the actual FFO also came in at $0.72, indicating no surprise [1] - Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates two times [1] - The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates over the last four quarters [2] Market Performance - Equity Lifestyle Properties shares have increased about 1% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 3.7% [3] - The stock's immediate price movement will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call [3] Future Outlook - The current consensus FFO estimate for the coming quarter is $0.81 on revenues of $399.75 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.11 on revenues of $1.6 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Equity Lifestyle Properties is currently favorable, leading to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) for the stock, indicating expected outperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry is currently in the bottom 18% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact the stock's performance [8]

Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, net income per common share was $1.96, a 16.0% increase from $1.69 in 2023 [14] - Funds from Operations (FFO) per common share was $3.03 for 2024, up 9.5% from $2.77 in 2023 [14] - Normalized FFO per common share was $2.91 for 2024, reflecting a 5.9% increase from $2.75 in 2023 [14] - The company generated a 6.5% growth in income from property operations, excluding property management, for the year ended December 31, 2024 [14] Dividend Announcement - The Board of Directors approved an annual dividend rate of $2.06 per share for 2025, marking a 7.9% increase from the 2024 rate of $1.91 [3] 2025 Guidance - The company provided guidance for 2025, projecting net income per common share between $1.95 and $2.05 and FFO per common share between $3.01 and $3.11 [13] - Core portfolio MH base rental income is expected to grow by 5.2% to 6.2% for the full year 2025 [13] - Core property operating revenues are anticipated to increase by 3.4% to 4.4% for the full year 2025 [13] Business Updates - The company owns or has an interest in 452 properties across 35 states and British Columbia, comprising 173,201 sites as of January 27, 2025 [5] - The company added 736 expansion sites during the year ended December 31, 2024 [14] Operational Challenges - The company incurred approximately $3.6 million in expenses related to debris removal and cleanup from Hurricane Milton, with an insurance recovery accrual of $3.4 million to offset these expenses [12]

Company Overview - Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is a residential REIT focusing on manufactured housing, residential vehicles, and marinas [1] - The company targets lower-income and older demographics, with 70% of its properties being age-restricted or having a median resident age over 55 [1]

CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) (referred to herein as "we," "us" and "our") today announced the tax treatment of our 2024 common stock distributions. The following table summarizes the income tax treatment of our 2024 distributions. Common Stock (CUSIP No. 29472R108) Record Date PayableDate DistributionPer Share TotalDistribution Allocable to 2024 Ordinary Taxable Dividend  Nondividend Distribution Qualified REIT Dividend for IRC §199A 03/28/ ...

CHICAGO, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) (referred to herein as the "Company," "we," "us," and "our") announced today that the Company's fourth quarter 2024 earnings will be released on Monday, January 27, 2025 after market close. The Company's executive management team will host a conference call and audio webcast on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's operating and financial results.The live audio webcast and replay of th ...

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CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 29, 2024, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) (referred to herein as "we," "us," and "our") declared a fourth quarter 2024 dividend of $0.4775 per common share, representing, on an annualized basis, a dividend of $1.91 per common share. The dividend will be paid on January 10, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 27, 2024.This press release includes certain "forward-looking stat ...

Financial Performance - The company reported a net income per fully diluted common share of $0.44 for Q3 2024, a 7.5% increase from $0.41 in Q3 2023 [71]. - Funds from Operations (FFO) per fully diluted common share was $0.72 for Q3 2024, reflecting a 5.3% increase from $0.68 in Q3 2023 [71]. - Net income available for Common Stockholders for Q3 2024 was $82,821,000, an increase from $76,969,000 in Q3 2023, representing a growth of 2.2% [86]. - Income from property operations for Q3 2024 was $175,441,000, compared to $167,963,000 in Q3 2023, reflecting an increase of 4.4% [86]. - FFO available for Common Stock and OP Unitholders for Q3 2024 was $140,904,000, up from $133,799,000 in Q3 2023, indicating a growth of 5.4% [88]. - Normalized FFO available for Common Stock and OP Unitholders for Q3 2024 was $140,483,000, compared to $133,867,000 in Q3 2023, showing an increase of 4.9% [88]. Property Operations - The average occupancy rate in the Core Portfolio was 95.0% for Q3 2024, up from 94.9% in the same quarter of 2023 [72]. - Core property operating revenues increased by 4.4% for Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023, while Core income from property operations, excluding property management, rose by 5.8% [71]. - Core RV and marina base rental income increased by 1.3% for Q3 2024, driven mainly by a 6.2% increase in annual RV rental income [73]. - Average monthly base rental income per Site in the Core Portfolio increased to approximately $861 in Q3 2024 from $813 in Q3 2023, with occupancy rates at 95.0% [93]. - Total portfolio income from property operations rose by $7.5 million, or 4.5%, driven by a $10.3 million increase from the Core Portfolio, offset by a $2.8 million decrease from the Non-Core Portfolio [91]. Sales and Revenue - The company closed 174 new home sales in Q3 2024, a decrease of 38.9% from 285 new home sales in Q3 2023, primarily due to fewer sales locations in Florida and Arizona [74]. - Gross revenues from home sales and ancillary services decreased to $(30,839,000) in Q3 2024 from $(44,795,000) in Q3 2023, a reduction of 31.2% [86]. - Gross revenues from new home sales decreased by $12.2 million, or 44.0%, to $15.5 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to lower sales volume [98]. - Gross revenues from new home sales decreased by $13.1 million, or 19.0%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to lower sales volume [112]. Expenses and Charges - Property operating expenses, excluding property management, increased by $4.2 million, or 2.8%, driven by higher property operating and maintenance expenses and real estate taxes [96]. - Casualty-related charges for Q3 2024 included $1.3 million for Hurricane Ian and $1.0 million for Hurricane Helene, with insurance recovery revenue of $1.7 million related to Hurricane Ian [86]. - The company recognized casualty-related charges of approximately $2.3 million for debris removal and cleanup costs related to Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Helene during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 [102]. - Casualty-related charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were approximately $3.5 million, compared to $12.1 million for the same period in 2023, related to debris removal and cleanup costs from hurricanes [115]. Liquidity and Capital - As of September 30, 2024, the company had available liquidity in the form of approximately $413.5 million in authorized and unissued common stock [122]. - The company entered into a new at-the-market equity offering program with an aggregate offering price capacity of up to $500.0 million as of February 28, 2024 [121]. - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $72.7 million to $491.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $418.7 million for the same period in 2023 [125]. - Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $85.6 million to $151.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, from $237.5 million for the same period in 2023 [128]. - The company expects to meet short-term liquidity requirements through available cash, net cash from operating activities, and equity issuances under its ATM equity offering program [124]. Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The demand for manufactured homes and RV communities is expected to remain strong, driven by the aging baby boomer population and increasing interest from Millennials and Generation Z [65]. - The company anticipates potential impacts on home sales and occupancy due to local economic conditions and competition from alternative housing options [134].