BOSTON, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- STAG Industrial, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:STAG), today announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025."The level of operational success the Company achieved to start 2025 was impressive," said Bill Crooker, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "STAG has set the foundation for sustainable growth in 2025 and will continue to benefit from a strong balance sheet, ample liquidity and broad market diversification."First ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported a net loss of $6.9 million or a loss of $0.27 per diluted share on total revenue of $63.2 million, compared to a net income of $26.4 million or $1 earnings per diluted share for the same period in 2024 on total revenue of $67.6 million [7] - Net Operating Income (NOI) for Q1 2025 was $37.8 million on 35 properties, down from $41.1 million for Q1 2024 on 37 properties, reflecting a decrease in same store revenues of 1% and a decrease in same store NOI of 3.8% compared to Q1 2024 [7][8] - Core Funds from Operations (FFO) for Q1 2025 was $19.1 million or $0.75 per diluted share, compared to $0.74 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed two full and partial upgrades during the first quarter, leasing 201 upgraded units with an average monthly rent premium of $62 and a 16.1% return on investment [7] - Since inception, the company has completed 8,558 upgrades, resulting in an average monthly rental increase of $172 and a 20.7% return on investment [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Occupancy at the end of Q1 2025 was 94.4%, with significant growth in Nashville and Phoenix, which finished at 95.4% and 96.6% respectively [11] - The company noted that national absorption was strong, with over 38,000 units absorbed in Q1, marking a record first quarter leasing performance [13] - Effective rents ended the quarter at $1,495, up 30 basis points from Q4 2024, with six out of ten markets showing flat to positive rent growth [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on driving internal growth and recycling capital as supply continues to be absorbed later in the year, with an emphasis on rent growth initiatives in most markets [20] - The management is optimistic about the inflection of new lease growth, which is seen as a positive sign for the company's assets after several quarters of softness [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the leasing environment, noting that same store NOI is expected to improve over the remainder of the year despite a 3.8% decline in Q1 [12] - The company is monitoring the impacts of tariffs but has not seen a material effect on operations thus far, with most suppliers maintaining stable prices [18][19] Other Important Information - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share, which was 1.4 times covered by core FFO with a 68.3% payout ratio [8] - The company has initiated a share buyback program, purchasing 223,109 shares totaling approximately $7.6 million at an average price of $34.29 per share [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are there markets where cap rates are softer? - Management indicated that Atlanta and some areas in DFW are on the weaker side of the NAV guidance due to ongoing supply [25][26] Question: Could the company sell more assets to repurchase stock? - Management confirmed the intention to maintain a steady buyback program while being opportunistic in recycling capital [28] Question: Is the increase in core FFO guidance driven by share buybacks and swaps? - Management confirmed that the increase is primarily due to favorable swap rates and share buybacks [31][32] Question: What is the outlook for new lease growth? - Management expressed optimism about achieving a 2% growth in new leases for the year, driven by strong demand and limited supply [50][51] Question: What is the CapEx guidance for the year? - Management indicated a stable run rate for recurring and nonrecurring CapEx, with a target of around 300 interior upgrades in Q2 and Q3 [53][54]

Core Viewpoint - American Tower Corporation (AMT) reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, with shares rising nearly 4% in response to better-than-expected performance metrics, despite a slight year-over-year decline in adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share [1][2]. Financial Performance - AMT's first-quarter 2025 adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share was $2.75, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.60, but down 1.4% year over year [1][2]. - Total revenues for the quarter reached $2.56 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.51 billion, and reflecting a 2% increase from the prior-year quarter [2]. - Adjusted EBITDA was reported at $1.74 billion, a 1.9% increase from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 68.1% [4]. Revenue Breakdown - Property Operations generated revenues of $2.49 billion, with total operating profit at $1.77 billion and an operating profit margin of 71% [6]. - Revenues from the United States and Canada in the Property segment totaled $1.30 billion, down nearly 1% year over year, while international revenues were $946 million, also down slightly [6]. - Data Centers contributed $244 million to Property revenues, marking an 8.4% increase from the prior-year period [6]. - Service Operations revenues rose significantly to $74.6 million from $30.2 million in the prior-year quarter, with an operating profit margin of 45% [7]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - AMT generated $1.3 billion in cash from operating activities, a 0.9% increase year over year, with free cash flow rising 8.3% to $955 million [8]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had total liquidity of $11.7 billion, including $2.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $9.6 billion available under revolving credit facilities [8]. Guidance and Outlook - AMT raised its 2025 guidance for total property revenues to a range of $9,970-$10,120 million, up from the previous range of $9,920-$10,070 million [9]. - Adjusted EBITDA guidance was revised to $6,885-$6,955 million, an increase from the prior range of $6,855-$6,925 million [9]. - The AFFO attributable to AMT common stockholders is now expected to be between $4,850-$4,940 million, up from the earlier expectations of $4,830-$4,920 million [9][10].

Core Insights - Welltower Inc. (WELL) reported first-quarter 2025 normalized funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.20, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15, and reflecting an 18.8% year-over-year improvement [1] - The company recorded revenues of $2.42 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.37 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 30.3% [2] - Welltower increased its guidance for 2025 normalized FFO per share to a range of $4.90-$5.04, up from the previous range of $4.79-$4.95, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $4.95 [9] Financial Performance - The same-store revenues in the seniors housing operating (SHO) portfolio increased by 9.6% year over year, supported by a 400 basis points growth in average occupancy and a 5.9% increase in Revenue per Occupied Room (RevPOR) [3] - The total portfolio's same-store net operating income (SSNOI) grew by 12.9% year over year, with the SHO portfolio's SSNOI growth at 21.7% [3] - Property operating expenses rose by 33.3% to $1.46 billion year over year [5] Investment Activities - Welltower's pro-rata gross investments in the first quarter totaled $2.8 billion, including $2.7 billion in acquisitions and loan funding, and $142 million in development funding [4] - The company completed nine development projects with a total pro-rata investment of $475 million and property dispositions of $381 million [4] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, Welltower had $8.6 billion in available liquidity, which includes $3.6 billion in cash and restricted cash, along with full capacity under its $5 billion line of credit [6] Credit Rating - On March 31, 2025, S&P upgraded Welltower's credit rating to "A-" with a stable outlook, while Moody's upgraded it to "A3" with a stable outlook [7] Dividend Information - Welltower announced a cash dividend of 67 cents per share for the first quarter of 2025, marking the company's 216th consecutive quarterly cash dividend payout [8] Future Guidance - The company anticipates an average blended SSNOI growth of 10.00-13.25% for 2025, with specific growth expectations for various segments [9] - Welltower expects to fund an additional $340 million in development for ongoing projects in 2025 [10]

分组1 - Easterly Government Properties reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.73 per share, significantly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.33 per share, representing an FFO surprise of -90.04% [1] - The company posted revenues of $78.68 million for the quarter ended March 2025, which was 3.83% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to $72.8 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates only once and has also topped consensus revenue estimates just once [2] 分组2 - The stock has lost approximately 92.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -6% [3] - The current consensus FFO estimate for the upcoming quarter is $7.33 on revenues of $82.64 million, while for the current fiscal year, it is $29.83 on revenues of $335.79 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for REIT and Equity Trust - Other is currently in the bottom 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential underperformance compared to higher-ranked industries [8]

Group 1 - COPT Defense (CDP) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.65 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate and showing an increase from $0.62 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $187.86 million for the quarter ended March 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.15%, but down from $193.27 million year-over-year [2] - COPT Defense has surpassed consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters, while it has only exceeded consensus FFO estimates once in the same period [2] Group 2 - The stock has underperformed, losing approximately 14.8% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 6.1% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus FFO estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.66, with expected revenues of $186.9 million, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $2.66 on revenues of $731.67 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank places the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector in the bottom 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Core Viewpoint - Piedmont Office (PDM) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.36 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share, but down from $0.39 per share a year ago, indicating a slight decline in performance year-over-year [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $142.69 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.81%, although this is a decrease from year-ago revenues of $144.54 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Piedmont Office has surpassed consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Piedmont Office shares have declined approximately 25.7% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 6.1% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the sustainability of FFO expectations [3][4] Estimate Revisions and Market Position - The current estimate revisions trend for Piedmont Office is unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] - The consensus FFO estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.35 on revenues of $141.43 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.43 on revenues of $564.95 million [7] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, to which Piedmont Office belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a challenging environment for the stock [8]

Group 1 - Brixmor Property (BRX) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.56 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share, and up from $0.54 per share a year ago, representing an FFO surprise of 1.82% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $337.51 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.11%, compared to $320.24 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Brixmor has outperformed consensus FFO estimates two times over the last four quarters, indicating a positive trend in financial performance [2] Group 2 - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 7.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 declined by 6.1% [3] - The future performance of Brixmor's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the outlook for FFO [3][4] - Current consensus FFO estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.55 on revenues of $330.28 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.22 on revenues of $1.34 billion [7] Group 3 - The Zacks Industry Rank for REIT and Equity Trust - Retail is in the top 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook for the industry [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5] - Brixmor currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6]

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