Dec 31, 2023

Phillips Edison Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Phillips Edison's Q4 2023 earnings reflected growth driven by strong leasing activity and same-center NOI increase.

Key Takeaways

Phillips Edison & Company reported a net income of $13.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Nareit FFO increased by 6.0% to $74.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, and Core FFO increased by 4.9% to $77.9 million, or $0.58 per diluted share. The company increased its full year 2024 Nareit FFO and Core FFO guidance. Same-center NOI increased by 3.6%.

Nareit FFO increased 6.0% year-over-year to $74.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted share.

Core FFO increased 4.9% year-over-year to $77.9 million, or $0.58 per diluted share.

Same-center NOI increased by 3.6%.

Leased portfolio occupancy was 97.4%, with leased inline occupancy at 94.7%.

Total Revenue
$154M
Previous year: $145M
+6.5%
EPS
$0.11
Previous year: $0.12
-8.3%
Leased Occupancy
97.4%
Previous year: 97.4%
+0.0%
Number of Properties
281
Previous year: 271
+3.7%
GLA
32.2M
Previous year: 31.1M
+3.5%
Gross Profit
$154M
Previous year: $145M
+6.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$8.88M
Previous year: $5.48M
+62.1%
Total Assets
$4.87B
Previous year: $4.74B
+2.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company updated its full year 2024 earnings guidance from its preliminary guidance provided in connection with its Investment Community Day. The following guidance is based upon PECO’s current view of existing market conditions and assumptions for the year ending December 31, 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Net income per share is projected to be between $0.53 and $0.58.
  • Nareit FFO per share is projected to be between $2.34 and $2.41.
  • Core FFO per share is projected to be between $2.37 and $2.45.
  • Same-Center NOI growth is expected to be between 3.25% and 4.25%.
  • Net acquisitions are projected to be between $200 million and $300 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest expense, net, is projected to be between $95 million and $105 million.
  • G&A expense is projected to be between $45 million and $49 million.
  • Non-cash revenue items are projected to be between $14.5 million and $18.5 million.
  • Adjustments for collectibility are projected to be between $4 million and $5 million.
  • Actual results could differ materially depending on market conditions.

Revenue & Expenses

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