Alexandria Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Alexandria Real Estate Equities announced strong financial results for Q1 2021, including a total revenue of $479.8 million and an adjusted FFO per share of $1.91. The company also maintained a strong balance sheet with $4.3 billion in liquidity and continued its dividend strategy, declaring a common stock dividend of $1.09 per share.
Total revenues reached $479.8 million, a 9.1% increase over 1Q20.
Adjusted FFO per share was $1.91, compared to $1.82 in 1Q20.
The company had $4.3 billion in liquidity as of March 31, 2021.
A common stock dividend of $1.09 per share was declared for 1Q21.
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Forward Guidance
Alexandria Real Estate Equities provided guidance for the year ending December 31, 2021, with an expected FFO per share, as adjusted, of $7.68 to $7.78 and occupancy percentage in North America as of December 31, 2021, between 95.3% and 95.9%.
Positive Outlook
- Net cash provided by operating activities after dividends is projected between $210 million and $250 million.
- Real estate dispositions and partial interest sales are expected to generate between $1.25 billion and $1.50 billion.
- Common equity is projected to contribute between $2.0 billion and $2.4 billion.
- Capitalization of interest is estimated between $172 million and $182 million.
- Rental rate increases from lease renewals and re-leasing of space are projected between 30.0% and 33.0%.
Challenges Ahead
- Earnings per share is projected between $1.58 and $1.68.
- Straight-line rent revenue is projected between $114 million and $124 million.
- General and administrative expenses are estimated between $146 million and $151 million.
- Interest expense is projected between $128 million and $138 million.
- Net operating income increase for same properties is projected between 1.5% and 3.5%.