Key Takeaways The U.S. apartment market absorbed more than 227K units in Q2, signaling strong renter demand. AVB saw a 3% rise in same-store residential revenues and occupancy of 96.3% through May. EQR, ESS and UDR also posted strong occupancy, aided by tech markets and low homeownership affordability.The U.S. apartment market remained impressively resilient in the second quarter of 2025, absorbing more than 227,000 units between April and June, a robust second-quarter figure. According to RealPage data, ...

Camden Property Trust (CPT) reported first-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.72, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68. The figure improved 1.2% year over year.The quarterly results reflect higher same-property revenues and same-property net operating income (NOI) and improved occupancy. CPT issued guidance for the second quarter and raised its full-year 2025 core FFO per share range.Property revenues in the quarter came in at $390.6 million, outpacing the Zacks Consensus ...

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]

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 ...

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% ...

Equity Residential (EQR) reported first-quarter 2025 normalized funds from operations (FFO) per share of 95 cents, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 93 cents. The figure also improved 2.2% from the year-ago quarter.Results reflect a rise in same-store revenues and physical occupancy on a year-over-year basis. The company reaffirmed its guidance for 2025.Rental income of $760.8 million missed the consensus mark of $766.8 million. Rental income was up 4.1% year over year.According to Mark J. Parr ...

Core Insights - Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS) reported Q1 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $3.97, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.92 and reflecting a 3.7% year-over-year improvement [1] - Total revenues reached $464.6 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $459.5 million, with an 8.8% year-over-year increase [2] Financial Performance - Same-property revenues increased by 3.4% year-over-year, outperforming the estimate of 2.5%, while same-property operating expenses rose by 3.8%, slightly below the estimate of 4% [3] - Same-property net operating income (NOI) grew by 3.3% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of 1.8% [3] - Financial occupancy remained stable at 96.3%, unchanged year-over-year and up 40 basis points sequentially, surpassing the estimate of 95.7% [3] Portfolio Activity - In Q1 2025, ESS acquired three apartment communities with 619 units in Northern California for $345.4 million [4] - The company sold a 255-unit community in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA for $127 million in February 2025 [4] - Subsequent to the quarter, ESS sold a 350-unit community in Santa Ana, CA for $239.6 million, reflecting a valuation of approximately $685,000 per unit [4] Balance Sheet Position - As of March 31, 2025, ESS had $1.4 billion in liquidity, including undrawn capacity on unsecured credit facilities, cash, and marketable securities [5] - Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, increased to $107.9 million from $75.9 million at the end of the previous quarter [5] - No shares were repurchased through the stock repurchase plan during the first quarter [5] 2025 Guidance - For Q2 2025, ESS projects core FFO per share in the range of $3.90-$4.02, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $3.98 [6] - The full-year 2025 guidance for core FFO per share is projected between $15.56-$16.06, aligning with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.98 [6] - The full-year guidance is based on same-property revenue growth projections of 2.25-3.75%, operating expense increases of 3.25-4.25%, and NOI expansion of 1.4-4% [7]

Invitation Homes (INVH) is slated to report first-quarter 2025 results on April 30, after market close. The company’s quarterly results are likely to display a year-over-year increase in revenues and no change in funds from operations (FFO) per share.In the last reported quarter, this residential real estate investment trust (REIT) posted a core FFO per share of 47 cents, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results reflected higher same-store net operating income (NOI) and same-store blended rent. However ...

ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Scott Ulm - CEO & Vice ChairmanGordon Harper - CFO, Secretary & ControllerSergey Losyev - Co-Chief Investment OfficerTrevor Cranston - Director, Mortgage Finance Equity ResearchDesmond Macauley - Co-Chief Investment Officer & Head of Risk ManagementRandy Binner - Managing DirectorEric Hagen - Managing DirectorChristopher Nolan - Senior VP - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Douglas Harter - Equity ...