Phillips Edison Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Phillips Edison & Company reported a net loss of $12.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Rent and recovery collections totaled over 95% of monthly billings. Leased portfolio occupancy totaled 94.7%. Core funds from operations (“Core FFO”) decreased 20.3% to $48.8 million.
Same-center net operating income (“NOI”) decreased 9.6% to $79.0 million.
Rent and recovery collections totaled over 95% of monthly billings for the quarter.
Leased portfolio occupancy totaled 94.7%, a decrease from 95.4% at December 31, 2019
Core funds from operations (“Core FFO”) decreased 20.3% to $48.8 million
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Forward Guidance
Company continues to see positive results, with 94% of monthly rent collected through the first two months of 2021. Business and the overall economy have been recovering from the impact of the pandemic, and company is cautiously optimistic that as vaccine distribution ramps up and COVID-19 cases decline, they will continue to benefit from improving economic conditions.
Positive Outlook
- Consistent foot traffic at grocery-anchored shopping centers.
- Added ‘Front Row 2 Go’ parking spots to support Neighbors’ ‘order online, pick up in store’ commerce.
- Active or completed projects to expand outdoor dining, add drive-thrus, and install pick-up windows.
- Over 95% collections for the fourth quarter.
- Reduction in leased occupancy of only 70 basis points.
Challenges Ahead
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Lower rent and recovery collections.
- Increase in rent and recovery billings that are estimated to be uncollectible.
- Decrease in same-center net operating income.
- Fallout from Neighbors who encountered financial difficulty during the pandemic.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income