Healthcare Realty Trust rporated(HR) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Normalized FFO was $0.41 per share, representing a 5% year-over-year increase [20] - Same-store cash NOI growth was 5.4% for the quarter [20] - Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is now at 5.8 times, down from over six times [7][21] - The company raised both its FFO and same-store guidance for the year [6][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same-store NOI growth averaged 5.25% over the last two quarters [4] - Same-store occupancy increased by 180 basis points, reaching 91.1% [5][17] - Tenant retention improved to nearly 89%, the highest in six years [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in the top 100 MSAs outstripped supply by over 740,000 square feet [17] - The leasing pipeline stands at 1.1 million square feet, with two-thirds in the LOI phase [5] - The transaction market for outpatient medical is heating up, with cap rate compression observed [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on exceeding its three-year growth framework and improving earnings [4] - There is a strategic shift towards maximizing economic returns rather than volume [5] - The company is actively pursuing redevelopment opportunities and has added five assets to its redevelopment portfolio [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the tailwinds for Healthcare Realty Trust, citing improving secular trends in outpatient medical [5] - The company is transitioning to an operations-oriented culture and is excited about future growth prospects [13] - Management noted that the balance sheet initiatives are nearly complete, allowing for potential future investments [13] Other Important Information - The company has sold $500 million of assets year-to-date at a blended cap rate of 6.5% [9] - A $1 billion ATM equity program and up to $500 million in share buybacks have been authorized [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of NOI on the portfolio over the next quarters - Management indicated a stabilized year-over-year growth rate of 3 to 4% for the portfolio, with potential upside from redevelopments [26] Question: Health system share of leasing - The increase in health system leasing is attributed to improved tenant relations and a shift towards outpatient settings [30] Question: Cap rate assumptions for dispositions - The cap rate for remaining dispositions is expected to be higher due to the mix of assets, which includes more value-add components [33] Question: Buyer pool changes since dispositions began - The buyer demand remains strong, with a notable improvement in the lending environment fueling appetite [58] Question: Future strategic investments - The company is focusing on joint ventures and selective acquisitions, leveraging existing relationships in priority markets [62]