NHI Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) reported strong financial results for Q3 2025, with a notable year-over-year growth in Same Store Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP) Net Operating Income (NOI) of approximately 63% [2][3] - The company has made significant acquisitions, including a $74.3 million investment that is expected to more than double its SHOP NOI, and has surpassed last year's investment activity with $303.2 million announced to date [3][4] - NHI has updated its full-year guidance for 2025, reflecting a positive outlook for continued growth and a strong balance sheet that provides ample access to capital [4][6] Financial Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2025, net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.69 per diluted share, an increase from $0.65 per share in the same period last year [5][38] - NAREIT Funds From Operations (FFO) per diluted share for Q3 2025 was $1.09, compared to $1.03 in the prior year, while Normalized FFO per diluted share increased to $1.32 from $1.03 [5][38] - Normalized Funds Available for Distribution (FAD) for Q3 2025 was $62.2 million, up from $49.4 million in the same period last year [7] Acquisitions and Growth Strategy - NHI's recent acquisition activities include a $74.3 million investment in four properties in Oklahoma and Oregon, and a $52.5 million investment in a 251-unit continuing care retirement community in South Carolina [6][9] - The company has a robust pipeline of investment opportunities, with approximately $195.3 million under signed Letters of Intent (LOI) and an additional $154.0 million currently being evaluated [17][22] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, NHI had $1.1 billion in net debt and maintained a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.6x, below its target range of 4.0x - 5.0x [11][14] - The company issued $350 million in senior notes during Q3 2025, which were used to repay existing indebtedness, and extended the maturity of its bank term loan by six months [13][14] Guidance and Future Outlook - NHI has increased its guidance for the full year 2025, with expectations for Same Store SHOP NOI growth in the range of 7% - 9% year-over-year and continued collection of deferred rents [6][22] - The company anticipates significant organic upside from its Same Store SHOP portfolio, with NOI growth expected to return to double-digit levels in 2026 [3][4]