Elme Communities Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

Financial Results - Elme Communities reported a net loss per diluted share of $0.05 for Q1 2025, compared to a loss of $0.04 in Q1 2024 [2][21] - Core FFO per diluted share increased to $0.24 in Q1 2025 from $0.23 in Q1 2024 [2][21] Operational Highlights - Same-store multifamily NOI increased by 5.5% year-over-year, driven by higher rental revenue and successful property tax assessment appeals [7][8] - Average occupancy for the same-store portfolio rose to 94.8%, up 0.5% from the prior year [7][8] - Retention rate during the quarter was 62%, aligning with expectations [7] Balance Sheet - As of March 31, 2025, available liquidity was $324 million, consisting of cash and availability under the revolving credit facility [7] - The annualized Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 5.6x, indicating a strong balance sheet with only $125 million of debt maturing before 2028 [7] Strategic Review - The board of trustees initiated a formal review to evaluate strategic alternatives for maximizing shareholder value, with no set deadline for completion [6] 2025 Guidance - Elme expects Core FFO for 2025 to range from $0.91 to $0.97 per fully diluted share [9][10] - Same-store multifamily revenue growth is projected between 2.1% and 3.6%, with NOI growth expected to be between 1.5% and 3.5% [10] Dividends - Elme Communities paid a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share on April 3, 2025, and announced another dividend of the same amount to be paid on July 3, 2025 [12]