National Health Investors(US:NHI)2025-11-07 16:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income per share of $0.69, up 6.2% from the prior year [16] - NAREIT FFO per share increased 5.8% to $1.09, while normalized FFO per share rose 28% to $1.32 [16] - FAD for the third quarter increased 26% to $62.2 million compared to the prior year [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The transition of seven properties to the SHOP portfolio resulted in a consolidated SHOP NOI growth of approximately 63% compared to the prior year's quarter [4] - Total SHOP NOI increased by 62.6% to $4.9 million compared to the prior year period [18] - Same store NOI for the 15 legacy Holiday properties declined by 2.2% year over year [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has a large incremental pipeline of active opportunities focused on senior housing, with approximately $195 million under signed LOIs [6] - Cash lease revenue increased approximately 12% year over year to $70.1 million during the quarter [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its presence in private pay senior housing, which is expected to yield the greatest risk-adjusted returns [5] - The company is raising its guidance for the third time this year, projecting over 10% NFFO per share growth at the midpoint, the strongest annual growth since 2014 [4] - The company aims to double its SHOP NOI from approximately 10% to at least 20% of total adjusted NOI by 2026 [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the financial health of the company, stating that the industry tailwinds are strong and the company is well-positioned for future growth [8] - The company is taking corrective measures in its same store portfolio and expects it to return to double-digit growth levels in 2026 [12] Other Important Information - The company has available liquidity of over $1 billion and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.6 times, indicating strong financial health [7] - The board of directors declared a $0.92 per share dividend for shareholders of record on December 31, 2025, payable January 30, 2026 [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the remediation efforts in the SHOP portfolio? - Management indicated that they are focusing on pricing, occupancy, and ensuring the right personnel are in place to improve performance [26][27] Question: What is the current status of the NHC lease renewal? - Management clarified that there are questions regarding whether NHC is in default, which could affect their ability to renew the lease [32] Question: How is the competitive landscape affecting pricing in the SHOP market? - Management acknowledged increased competition but emphasized their strong relationships with operating partners, which provide access to off-market opportunities [47] Question: Can you quantify the one-time items that contributed to the guidance raise? - Management detailed several one-time items, including $4.6 million in cash revenues from converted properties and a $12.1 million straight-line receivable write-off [62] Question: What are the key factors for selecting operators for the SHOP portfolio? - Management highlighted the importance of operational expertise and the need for operators to demonstrate consistent performance [70]