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 ...

Core Insights - Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) reported first-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $2.20, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.16 but down 0.9% year over year from $2.22 [1] - Rental and other property revenues for the first quarter were $549.3 million, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $551.3 million, but up 1.04% from the previous year [2] - The company experienced strong demand for apartment housing, leading to high occupancy rates and reduced delinquency, with a same-store blended lease pricing increase of 160 basis points sequentially [3] Financial Performance - The same-store portfolio's revenues increased by 0.1% year over year, while the average effective rent per unit declined by 0.6% [4] - Property operating expenses for the same-store portfolio rose by 1.2% year over year, resulting in a 0.6% decrease in net operating income (NOI) [4] - The average physical occupancy for the same-store portfolio was 95.6%, up 30 basis points from the prior year [5] Lease Rates and Turnover - MAA's same-store effective blended lease rate declined by 0.5%, with new lease rates dropping by 6.3% and renewal lease rates increasing by 4.5% [6] - Resident turnover in the same-store portfolio remained low at 41.5% on a trailing 12-month basis, attributed to record-low move-outs related to single-family home purchases [5] Portfolio Activity - In March 2025, MAA sold two multifamily properties in Columbia, SC, for approximately $83 million, realizing net gains of about $72 million [7] - As of March 31, 2025, MAA had seven communities under development with expected costs of $851.5 million, alongside four recently completed and three recently acquired communities in lease-up costing $657.3 million [7] Balance Sheet Position - MAA ended the first quarter of 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $55.8 million, an increase from $43 million at the end of 2024 [8] - The company had a strong balance sheet with $1.0 billion in combined cash and capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility, and a net debt/adjusted EBITDAre ratio of 4 times [8][9] 2025 Guidance - MAA projects second-quarter 2025 core FFO per share in the range of $2.05 to $2.21, with a full-year 2025 core FFO per share expected between $8.61 and $8.93 [11] - The company anticipates same-store property revenue growth of -0.35% to 1.15% and operating expense growth of 2.45% to 3.95%, leading to same-store NOI growth between -2.15% and -0.15% [12]

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]

Core Insights - Public Storage (PSA) reported first-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $4.12, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.06 and reflecting a 2.2% year-over-year increase from $4.03 [1] - Quarterly revenues reached $1.18 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 billion and also showing a 2.2% year-over-year growth [2] Financial Performance - Same-store revenues increased by 0.1% year over year to $934.5 million, driven by higher realized annual rent per occupied square foot, despite a decline in occupancy [3] - Realized annual rental income per occupied square foot rose by 0.6% to $22.48, while weighted average square foot occupancy decreased by 0.6% to 91.5% [3] - Same-store net operating income (NOI) remained nearly flat at $691.5 million, with an additional $13.5 million in NOI growth from non-same-store facilities due to acquisitions [4] - The same-store direct NOI margin was stable at 77.1%, while interest expenses increased by 6.2% to $72 million [5] Portfolio Activity - In Q1 2025, PSA acquired nine self-storage facilities for $141 million, adding 0.7 million net rentable square feet [6] - Following March 31, 2025, PSA was under contract to acquire five additional facilities for $43.2 million, contributing another 0.4 million net rentable square feet [6] - The company has ongoing development projects expected to add around 2.4 million net rentable square feet at an estimated cost of $492.9 million [7] Balance Sheet Position - As of March 31, 2025, PSA had $287.2 million in cash and equivalents, a decrease from $447.4 million at the end of 2024 [8] 2025 Guidance - PSA reaffirmed its 2025 core FFO per share guidance in the range of $16.35-$17.00, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $16.79 [9] - The company anticipates a 1.3% decline to 0.8% growth in same-store revenues and a 2.5% to 4% rise in same-store expenses [10]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDAre for the first quarter was $514 million, a 5.1% increase year-over-year, while adjusted FFO per share was $0.64, up 4.9% from last year [6] - Comparable hotel total RevPAR improved by 5.8% compared to the previous year, with a 7% increase driven by strong rate growth [6][7] - Comparable hotel EBITDA margin improved by 30 basis points year-over-year to 31.8% as revenue growth outpaced expenses [6][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Transient RevPAR grew by 6%, particularly strong in resorts due to a late Easter, with Maui's transient rooms sold up approximately 70% year-over-year [8][9] - Group RevPAR increased by 7% year-over-year, driven by special events and strong corporate group bookings [10][25] - Food and beverage RevPAR grew by 5%, with solid growth in both banquet and outlet revenues [11][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong performance noted in Washington DC, New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Maui, with Maui showing a 16% RevPAR growth [9][10] - Business transient RevPAR was up 2%, driven by rate growth, while group room nights were down slightly compared to the previous year [10][25] - Total group revenue pace increased by 3.3% compared to the same time last year [10][26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital allocation, including share repurchases and property renovations, with $585 million remaining under the share repurchase program [14][15] - Continued investment in portfolio reinvestment, with comprehensive renovations completed at several properties [14][16] - The company maintains a cautious outlook for 2025, with guidance reflecting potential economic uncertainties [18][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautious due to heightened macroeconomic uncertainty, maintaining comparable hotel RevPAR guidance with slight reductions to total RevPAR [18][28] - The company is well-positioned to weather economic fluctuations, supported by a strong balance sheet and diversified portfolio [19][31] - Future guidance includes expectations for a $32 million to $37 million change in adjusted EBITDAre for every 100 basis point change in RevPAR [29][30] Other Important Information - The company expects to complete the mid-rise condominium building at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando by the fourth quarter of this year [15] - Total property damage and remediation costs at the Don Cesar are estimated between $100 million and $110 million, with $10 million collected in business interruption proceeds [13][30] - The company has a weighted average maturity of five years at a 4.7% interest rate, with $2.2 billion in total available liquidity [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Recent trends in April from a demand standpoint - Management noted that top markets are performing well, with international inbound travel affecting only a small portion of total room nights [36] Question: Outlook for Maui for the remainder of the year - Maui's EBITDA projection has improved, with expectations for continued improvement throughout the year [46] Question: Opportunities for acquisitions in the current market - Management expressed uncertainty about the transaction market but remains opportunistic in capital deployment [51][54] Question: Consumer environment and off-peak periods - No significant changes in trends were observed, with consistent performance across weekdays and weekends [64] Question: CapEx budget risks due to tariffs - Management is maintaining CapEx guidance and does not anticipate significant impacts from tariffs at this time [72][73] Question: Impact of administration policies on labor supply - No pressure on labor supply has been observed, with a strong recovery in staffing levels post-COVID [85][86] Question: Performance of the Rich Carlton, Turtle Bay - Turtle Bay's RevPAR was up 13% in the quarter, with positive performance expected [100]

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 ...

Core Insights - Invitation Homes Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of 48 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents and matching the prior-year quarter's figure [1] - Total revenues reached $674.5 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $669.4 million and reflecting a 4.4% year-over-year improvement [2] Financial Performance - Same-store core revenues increased by 2.5%, while same-store core operating expenses remained flat year over year, leading to a 3.7% improvement in same-store net operating income (NOI) [3] - Same-store renewal rent grew by 5.2%, whereas same-store new lease rent declined by 0.1%, resulting in a same-store blended rent growth of 3.6% [3] - Average occupancy for same-store properties was 97.2%, down 60 basis points year over year [3] Portfolio Activity - In Q1 2025, the company acquired 577 wholly owned homes for approximately $194 million and 54 homes in joint ventures for around $19 million [4] - The company disposed of 454 wholly owned homes for gross proceeds of about $173 million and 16 homes in joint ventures for gross proceeds of $6 million during the same period [4] Balance Sheet - As of the end of Q1 2025, Invitation Homes had total liquidity of $1.36 billion, which includes unrestricted cash and undrawn capacity on its revolving credit facility [5] - The company's total secured and unsecured debt was $8.18 billion, with a Net Debt/TTM adjusted EBITDAre ratio of 5.3X [5] Credit Ratings - Following the quarter end, S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the issuer and issue-level credit ratings for Invitation Homes at 'BBB' and upgraded its outlook to 'Positive' from 'Stable' [6] 2025 Guidance - Invitation Homes maintained its initial 2025 outlook, expecting core FFO per share between $1.88 and $1.94, with a midpoint of $1.91, aligning with the Zacks Consensus Estimate [7] - The full-year guidance is based on anticipated same-store revenue growth of 1.75% to 3.25% and an increase in same-store expenses of 2.75% to 4.25%, with same-store NOI projected to rise by 1.00% to 3.00% [7] Industry Performance - Other residential REITs, such as Essex Property Trust Inc. and Equity Residential, also reported positive first-quarter results, indicating favorable growth trends in the sector [10][11]

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and welcome to the Host Hotels and Resorts First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the call over to Jamie Marcus, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Thank you, and good morning, everyone. Speaker1 Before we begin, please note that many of the comments made today are considered to be forward looking s ...