Core Viewpoint - Mid-America Apartment (MAA) has shown strong performance with an 8.4% increase in shares this year, surpassing the industry's growth of 3.2% [1] Company Overview - MAA benefits from a diversified portfolio focused on the Sun Belt region, with redevelopment initiatives and technological advancements expected to enhance margins [2] - The company has a solid balance sheet, characterized by low leverage and significant cash availability, which supports growth opportunities despite challenges in the rental market [7] Growth Potential - MAA's portfolio is well-positioned to capitalize on favorable operating conditions in the Sunbelt, driven by employment growth and population migration towards business-friendly, low-tax areas [4] - The company is projected to maintain high occupancy levels, with an expected average physical occupancy of 95.8% by 2025 [4] Investment Initiatives - MAA is focused on three internal investment initiatives: interior redevelopments, property repositioning, and Smart Home technology installations, having redeveloped 5,665 apartment homes in 2024 [5] - As of December 31, 2024, MAA's repositioning program includes two active projects nearing a net operating income (NOI) yield of 10% [6] Dividend Sustainability - MAA has increased its dividend seven times in the past five years, with a five-year annualized growth rate of 10.70%, and maintains a lower payout ratio compared to the industry [9] - The company is expected to sustain its dividend distribution backed by healthy operating fundamentals [9] Challenges - The rental market faces challenges with elevated supply volumes in some Sunbelt markets, which may pressure rent growth [10] - Competition from various housing alternatives could impact MAA's ability to raise rents or increase occupancy [11] - High interest rates remain a concern, with a projected 10.8% year-over-year increase in interest expenses for 2025, alongside a total debt of $5 billion as of December 31, 2024 [12] Market Outlook - Recent estimate revisions indicate a cautious outlook for MAA, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share revised downward to $8.81 [13]

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Core Insights - Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) reported a fourth-quarter 2024 core FFO per share of $2.23, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.24 and reflecting a 3.9% year-over-year decline from $2.32 [2] - Rental and other property revenues for Q4 were $549.8 million, below the consensus estimate of $552.5 million but 1.4% higher than the previous year [3] - The company provided its initial outlook for 2025, projecting a core FFO per share range of $8.61-$8.93, with a midpoint of $8.77 [12] Financial Performance - The same-store portfolio's revenues decreased by 0.2% year-over-year, with average effective rent per unit declining by 0.5% [4] - The same-store portfolio's property operating expenses increased by 3.4% year-over-year, leading to a 2.1% decline in NOI [4] - For the full year 2024, core FFO per share was $8.88, lower than the prior year's $9.17 and below the consensus estimate of $8.89 [3] Portfolio Activity - MAA acquired a 386-unit multifamily community in Dallas for approximately $106 million and a 3-acre land parcel in Raleigh for $5 million [6] - The company disposed of a 216-unit community in Charlotte and a 272-unit community in Richmond for combined net proceeds of $85 million, resulting in a gain of $55 million [7] - As of December 31, 2024, MAA had seven communities under development, totaling 2,312 units with a projected cost of $851.5 million [7] Resident Turnover and Lease Pricing - Resident turnover was historically low at 42.0% on a trailing 12-month basis, attributed to low move-outs for single-family homes [5] - Lease pricing for new leases declined by 8.0%, while renewing leases increased by 4.2%, resulting in a blended decrease of 2% in lease pricing [5] Balance Sheet Position - MAA ended 2024 with cash and cash equivalents of $43.0 million, up from $41.3 million at the end of 2023 [10] - The total debt outstanding was $5.0 billion, with an average maturity of 7.3 years [11] - The company maintained a net debt/adjusted EBITDAre ratio of 4.0 times [10] 2025 Guidance - MAA anticipates a first-quarter 2025 core FFO per share between $2.08 and $2.24, with a midpoint of $2.16 [12] - Same-store property revenue growth is projected between -0.35% and 1.15%, with operating expense growth expected between 2.45% and 3.95% [13] - Average physical occupancy for the same-store portfolio is guided to be between 95.3% and 95.9% [13] Market Sentiment - There has been a downward trend in estimates for MAA, leading to a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [16] - The stock has a subpar Growth Score of D and a grade of F on the value side, indicating it is in the lowest quintile for investment strategy [15]

GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., or MAA (NYSE: MAA), today announced that the Company plans to participate in the 2025 Citi Global Property CEO Conference.During the conference, H. Eric Bolton, Jr., Chairman and CEO and A. Bradley Hill, President and Chief Investment Officer, along with members of MAA's management team, will host a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time that is expected to last for app ...

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to ___________ Commission File Number 001-12762 (Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.) Commission File Number 333-190028-01 (Mid-America Apartments, ...

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Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Andrew Schaeffer - Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Director, Capital Markets Eric Bolton - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Hill - President and Chief Investment Officer Tim Argo - Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Analysis Officer Clay Holder - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants James Feldman - Wells Far ...

Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) , commonly known as MAA, witnessed a 1.13% fall in the pre-market trading hours today after it came up with lower-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results yesterday following market close. MAA reported fourth-quarter 2024 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $2.23, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.24. The reported figure also fell 3.9% year over year from $2.32.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.Renta ...

Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.23 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.24 per share. This compares to FFO of $2.32 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of -0.45%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post FFO of $2.18 per share when it actually produced FFO of $2.21, delivering a surprise of 1.38%.Over ...