Capital Senior Living(SNDA) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA grew 26.1% year over year in Q2 2025, with same store net operating income (NOI) increasing 1.8% year over year and nearly 4% sequentially [7][18] - Total portfolio NOI improved 5% sequentially, while year over year NOI growth was slower due to challenging comparisons from Q2 2024 [7][20] - Year over year occupancy grew 40 basis points from 86.1% to 86.5% on a same store basis, with annualized same store revenues increasing by $12 million or 5.1% [17][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The acquisition portfolio saw an 8.1% sequential increase in revenues, reflecting a strong annual rate increase and contributions from newly acquired communities [19] - Same store direct labor increased approximately $1.5 million year over year, with revenues growing at approximately double this rate [26] - The company maintained a flat G&A level while investing in sales and marketing capabilities, resulting in a net zero impact on G&A despite personnel restructuring [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a record high occupancy of 88.2% for its same store portfolio in July 2025, positioning for strong growth in the latter half of the year [10] - Nearly half of the communities remain over 90% occupied, with eight communities operating at 100% occupancy [14] - The company reported a 4% year over year increase in quarterly same store move ins, indicating strong lead volume and demand [8][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on disciplined capital deployment in accretive opportunities, particularly in non-stabilized assets [33] - A strategic inorganic growth plan remains on track, with two acquisitions completed in Q2 and a third announced for Q3 [11][33] - The company aims to enhance operational integration and capitalize on high-quality assets coming to market [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted an unusually high uptick in resident deaths impacting occupancy growth, but improvements in clinical response processes are expected to mitigate this in the future [7][8] - The company is optimistic about future revenue and margin growth, with significant opportunities for occupancy, rate, and margin improvements [35] - Management emphasized the importance of culture and team development in sustaining growth and operational success [35] Other Important Information - The company successfully closed a restated financing agreement with Ally Bank, extending the term and improving the balance sheet [29][30] - The weighted average interest rate for the portfolio is 5.6%, with 59% of total debt being fixed rate [30] - The company is in compliance with all financial covenants required under its mortgages and credit facility [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more detail on move out and move in activity? - Management noted that move outs increased due to higher deaths in April, but saw a decrease in the latter half of the quarter and a strong uptick in July driven by improved digital marketing efforts [38][39] Question: What are the occupancy and stabilized yields for acquisitions? - Management indicated that acquisitions typically have occupancy in the mid-70s to low 80s and are expected to benefit from enhanced sales and marketing capabilities [42][43] Question: How does the labor cost increase compare to RevPAR growth? - Management confirmed that labor costs increased due to targeted wage increases for nursing staff, but overall turnover has decreased, allowing for better expense management [48][49]