Essex Property Q2 Core FFO Beats Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Core Insights - Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS) reported a core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $4.03 for Q2 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.99 and reflecting a 2.3% year-over-year improvement [1][7] - Total revenues reached $469.8 million, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $469.2 million, marking a 6.2% increase year-over-year [2] Financial Performance - Same-property revenues increased by 3.2% year-over-year, surpassing the estimate of 2.3%, while same-property operating expenses rose by 2.9%, lower than the estimated 3.8% [3][7] - Same-property net operating income (NOI) grew by 3.3% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of 1.7% [3] Portfolio Activity - In Q2, ESS acquired two apartment communities in Northern California for $240.5 million, and sold a 350-unit community in Southern California for $239.6 million [4] - Subsequent to the quarter-end, the company sold a 243-unit community in Oakland, CA, for $97.5 million [4] Balance Sheet Position - As of June 30, 2025, ESS had $1.5 billion in liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents of $67.9 million, down from $107.9 million at the end of the previous quarter [5] - The company did not repurchase any shares during the second quarter [5] Guidance - For Q3 2025, ESS projects core FFO per share between $3.89 and $3.99, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $3.98 [6] - For the full year 2025, the projected core FFO per share is between $15.80 and $16.02, compared to the previous range of $15.56 to $16.06, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.94 falling within the new range [6][8]