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Stag Industrial: Impressive Q4 Results
STAGSTAG Industrial(STAG) The Motley Fool·2025-02-12 22:00

Core Insights - Stag Industrial reported strong Q4 2024 results, exceeding earnings and revenue estimates, with a Core FFO per share of 0.61andrevenueof0.61 and revenue of 199.3 million, reflecting an 8.7% year-over-year growth [2][3][6] Financial Performance - Core FFO per share increased by 5.2% from 0.58inQ42023to0.58 in Q4 2023 to 0.61 in Q4 2024 [3][6] - Revenue rose to 199.3million,surpassingtheexpected199.3 million, surpassing the expected 193 million, and up from 183.3millioninthepreviousyear[2][3][7]Netincomeattributabletocommonstockholderswas183.3 million in the previous year [2][3][7] - Net income attributable to common stockholders was 50.9 million, a 22.1% increase from 41.7millioninQ42023[3]CashNOIforthequarterwasreportedat41.7 million in Q4 2023 [3] - Cash NOI for the quarter was reported at 155.5 million, up 8.6% from 143.1millionyearoveryear[3]BusinessStrategyStagIndustrialfocusesonacquiringandmanagingsingletenantindustrialpropertiesacrosstheU.S.,aimingforadiversifiedportfoliotomitigaterisks[4]Thecompanyhasbeenexpandingitsportfoliothroughacquisitions,enhancingqualityandmanagingrisksrelatedtoenvironmentalcomplianceandregulations[5][8]OperationalHighlightsTheoccupancyrateremainedhighat96.5143.1 million year-over-year [3] Business Strategy - Stag Industrial focuses on acquiring and managing single-tenant industrial properties across the U.S., aiming for a diversified portfolio to mitigate risks [4] - The company has been expanding its portfolio through acquisitions, enhancing quality and managing risks related to environmental compliance and regulations [5][8] Operational Highlights - The occupancy rate remained high at 96.5%, supported by lease commencements totaling 2.4 million square feet [7] - The company added 15 buildings covering approximately 2.4 million square feet for a total of 293.7 million in acquisitions [8] Liquidity and Financial Management - Stag Industrial reported net proceeds of 167.7millionfromitsAtTheMarketprogram,concludingtheyearwith167.7 million from its At-The-Market program, concluding the year with 623.1 million in available liquidity [9] - The net debt to annualized run rate adjusted EBITDA was reported at 5.2x, indicating prudent leverage and capital management [9] Future Outlook - Management projects continued growth in Core FFO, supported by strategic acquisitions and a steady leasing environment, with 70.2% of 2025 leasing already addressed [10] - The company anticipates a promising Cash Rent Change of 23.8% [10]