Sep 30, 2022

Alexandria Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Alexandria's financial and operating results for Q3 2022 were announced.

Key Takeaways

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. reported total revenues of $659.9 million, net income of $341.4 million, and FFO per share of $2.13 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. The company also completed 1.7 million RSF of leasing activity and maintained a high occupancy rate of 94.3% in North America.

Total revenues increased by 20.5% to $659.9 million compared to 3Q21.

Net income attributable to Alexandria's common stockholders was $341.4 million, or $2.11 per share.

Funds from operations (FFO) attributable to Alexandria's common stockholders, as adjusted, was $344.7 million, or $2.13 per share.

Completed 1.7 million RSF of leasing activity during 3Q22, with 87% generated from existing tenants.

Total Revenue
$660M
Previous year: $548M
+20.5%
EPS
$2.13
Previous year: $1.95
+9.2%
Gross Profit
$459M
Previous year: $382M
+20.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$534M
Previous year: $326M
+63.8%
Total Assets
$34.4B
Previous year: $28.6B
+20.3%

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Forward Guidance

Alexandria Real Estate Equities updated its guidance for the year ending December 31, 2022, projecting earnings per share of $3.56 to $3.58 and funds from operations per share, as adjusted, of $8.40 to $8.42.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects occupancy percentage in North America as of December 31, 2022 to range between 95.0% and 95.6%.
  • Anticipates lease renewals and re-leasing of space to yield rental rate increases between 30.0% and 35.0%.
  • Projects rental rate increases on a cash basis for lease renewals and re-leasing of space to range from 18.0% to 23.0%.
  • Forecasts net operating income increase between 6.0% and 8.0%.
  • Estimates net operating income increase on a cash basis to range from 6.8% to 8.8%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Straight-line rent revenue is projected to be between $139 million and $149 million.
  • General and administrative expenses are expected to range from $172 million to $180 million.
  • Interest expense is projected to be between $90 million and $100 million.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities after dividends is expected to range from $275 million to $325 million.
  • Construction spending is projected to be between $2.9 billion and $3.1 billion.