Core Viewpoint - Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) reported strong first-quarter results, with adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of 64 cents, exceeding expectations and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.9% [1][2] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Host Hotels reached $1.59 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.54 billion, and showing an 8.4% increase year-over-year [2] - Comparable hotel RevPAR was $240.18, up 7% from the previous year, primarily due to increased room rates [3] - Comparable hotel EBITDA was $504 million, reflecting a 5.9% increase from the prior year, driven by improved rates [3] Operational Metrics - The average room rate increased to $345.86 from $327.11 year-over-year [3] - Comparable average occupancy percentage rose to 69.4%, an increase of 80 basis points from the prior year [4] - Transient and group room nights declined by 0.8% and 0.6%, respectively, while contract business increased by 11.4% [4] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, Host Hotels had cash and cash equivalents of $428 million, down from $554 million at the end of 2024 [5] - Total liquidity stood at $2.2 billion, including $264 million in FF&E escrow reserves and $1.5 billion available under the credit facility [5] Share Repurchase and Capital Expenditure - In the first quarter, the company repurchased 6.3 million shares at an average price of $15.79, totaling $100 million, with approximately $585 million remaining under the repurchase program [6] - Capital expenditures totaled $146 million, with allocations for return on investment projects, renewal and replacement expenditures, and property damage reconstruction [7] 2025 Outlook - Host Hotels revised its full-year AFFO per share guidance to a range of $1.88-$1.97, higher than the previous guidance and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.84 [8] - Expected comparable hotel RevPAR is projected between $221-$225 million, with adjusted EBITDAre estimated between $1.61 billion and $1.68 billion [8] - Total capital expenditure for 2025 is anticipated to be in the range of $580-$670 million [9]

Core Insights - Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of $1.10, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02, but reflecting a nearly 1% decline year over year [1] - The company maintained its 2025 guidance for AFFO per share in the range of $4.06-$4.17, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate stands at $4.47, above the projected range [6] Financial Performance - CCI's net revenues for the first quarter were $1.06 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 billion, but down 4.8% year over year [2] - Total site rental revenues decreased by 5.3% year over year to $1.01 billion, attributed to a $16 million decrease in amortization of prepaid rent and a $39 million decrease in straight-lined revenues [3] - Services and other revenues increased by 8.7% year over year to $50 million, exceeding the estimate of $44.4 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $722 million, down 4.2% year over year [4] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, CCI had cash and cash equivalents of $60 million, a decrease from $100 million as of December 31, 2024 [5] - Total debt and long-term obligations amounted to $22.87 billion, reflecting a 2.5% sequential decrease [5] Guidance and Outlook - CCI reaffirmed its site rental revenue guidance for 2025 to be between $3.987 billion and $4.032 billion, with adjusted EBITDA estimated in the range of $2.755-$2.805 billion [6] - Contributions from the Fiber Business are included in net income but excluded from other results and outlook components due to its classification as discontinued operations [7]

Core Viewpoint - VICI Properties reported a first-quarter adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of 58 cents, consistent with estimates, and a 3.6% increase year-over-year, driven by revenue growth from sales-type leases and lease financing, despite higher interest expenses [1][2] Financial Performance - Total revenues for VICI Properties reached $984.2 million, slightly below the consensus estimate of $985.6 million, marking a 3.4% year-over-year increase [2] - Income from sales-type leases was $528.6 million, up 3.1% from the previous year, while income from lease financing receivables, loans, and securities rose 4.2% to $426.5 million [3] - Other income increased by 1% to $19.5 million, although golf revenues fell by 4.8% to $9.6 million [3] - Quarterly interest expenses rose 2.1% year-over-year to $209.3 million [3] Balance Sheet Position - As of March 31, 2024, VICI Properties had cash and cash equivalents of $334.3 million, down from $524.6 million at the end of 2024 [5] - Total liquidity was reported at $3.2 billion, which includes cash, estimated net proceeds from forward sale agreements, and availability under a revolving credit facility [5] - Total debt increased to approximately $17.2 billion, up from $17.1 billion in the previous quarter [6] 2025 Outlook - The company raised its AFFO per share guidance for 2025 to a range of $2.33-$2.36, above the previous guidance of $2.32-$2.35, aligning with the current consensus estimate [7]

Shares of Kimco Realty Corp. (KIM) gained more than 5% so far in today’s trading session after it reported first-quarter 2025 funds from operations (FFO) per share of 44 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 42 cents. The metric grew 12.8% from the year-ago quarter.Results have reflected better-than-expected growth in revenues, though a rise in interest expenses acted as a dampener.This retail REIT clocked in revenues of $536.6 million, which topped the consensus mark of $525.1 million. The figure ...

Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) , commonly known as MAA, reported first-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $2.20, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.16. However, the reported figure fell 0.9% year over year from $2.22.Results reflected healthy demand and an occupancy rise. The REIT witnessed low levels of resident turnover. Rental and other property revenues of $549.3 million for the first quarter missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $551.3 million. However, ...

Core Viewpoint - AvalonBay Communities (AVB) reported a strong first-quarter 2025 performance with core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $2.83, exceeding expectations and showing a year-over-year increase of 4.8% [1] Financial Performance - Total revenues for the quarter were $745.9 million, slightly missing the consensus estimate but reflecting a 4.6% increase year-over-year [2] - Same-store residential revenues rose 3% year-over-year to $693.1 million, while same-store residential operating expenses increased by 4% to $214.76 million, resulting in a 2.6% rise in same-store residential NOI to $478.3 million [3] - The same-store average revenue per occupied home increased to $3,032, up 2.9% from $2,946 in the prior year, with economic occupancy at 96%, a rise of 10 basis points year-over-year [4] Development and Acquisitions - As of March 31, 2025, AvalonBay had 19 wholly owned development communities under construction, expected to contain 6,595 apartment homes and 69,000 square feet of commercial space, with a total estimated capital cost of $2.5 billion [5] - In February 2025, AVB entered agreements to acquire eight apartment communities in Texas, acquiring two communities in Austin for $187 million and six communities in Dallas-Fort Worth for $431.5 million [6] Dispositions - During the quarter, AVB sold a community in Wilton, CT, for $65.1 million, resulting in a GAAP gain of $56.48 million, marking its exit from the Connecticut market [7] Balance Sheet Position - As of March 31, 2025, AVB had $53.26 million in unrestricted cash and no borrowings under its unsecured revolving credit facility, with outstanding borrowings of $224.9 million under its commercial paper note program [8] - The annualized net debt-to-core EBITDAre ratio for the January-March period was 4.3 times, with an unencumbered NOI of 95% for the year ended March 31, 2025 [8] 2025 Outlook - AvalonBay reaffirmed its full-year 2025 core FFO per share guidance between $11.14 and $11.64, with the current consensus estimate at $11.41 [9] - The company expects same-store residential revenue growth of 2-4% and operating expense increases of 3-5.2%, projecting same-store residential NOI expansion of 1.3-3.5% [9] - For Q2 2025, core FFO per share is expected to be in the range of $2.72-$2.82, lower than the current consensus estimate of $2.85 [10] Performance of Other Residential REITs - Equity Residential reported first-quarter 2025 normalized FFO per share of 95 cents, exceeding estimates, while Mid-America Apartment Communities reported core FFO per share of $2.20, surpassing expectations but showing a slight year-over-year decline [11]

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jaime Marcus - SVP, Investor RelationsJames Risoleo - President, CEO & DirectorSourav Ghosh - Executive VP & CFOAri Klein - Director - Equity ResearchDuane Pfennigwerth - Senior Managing DirectorDavid Katz - Managing DirectorJay Kornreich - VP - Equity ResearchJack Armstrong - Equity Research AssociateFloris van Dijkum - Managing DirectorSmedes Rose - Director Conference Call Participants Chris Woronka - AnalystS ...

UDR Inc. (UDR) reported first-quarter 2025 funds from operations as adjusted (FFOA) per share of 61 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The figure remained unchanged year over year.Results reflect year-over-year growth in same-store net operating income (NOI), led by higher occupancy and an effective blended lease rate. However, a rise in other operating expenses and general and administrative expenses undermined the performance to an extent. The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance.Quarterly ...

Ventas, Inc. (VTR) reported first-quarter 2025 normalized funds from operations (FFO) per share of 84 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 82 cents. The reported figure increased 7.7% from the prior-year quarter’s tally.Results reflect an increase in same-store cash net operating income (NOI), led by higher investments and improved same-store average occupancy in the Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (“SHOP”).VTR clocked in revenues of $1.36 billion in the first quarter, surpassing the Zacks Cons ...

Invitation Homes Inc. (INVH) reported first-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of 48 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents. The reported figure compared favorably with the prior-year quarter’s 47 cents.Results reflect higher same-store net operating income (NOI) and same-store blended rent. However, lower occupancy marred the performance to an extent.Total revenues of $674.5 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $669.4 million. The figure also improved 4.4% ...