Dec 31, 2021

Alexandria Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Alexandria reported strong financial and operating results, driven by high demand for life science space.

Key Takeaways

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. reported Q4 2021 total revenues of $576.9 million, a 24.4% increase year-over-year. Net income per share was $0.47, and FFO per share, as adjusted, was $1.97.

Total revenues increased by 24.4% compared to Q4 2020.

Net income attributable to Alexandria's common stockholders was $72.8 million, or $0.47 per share.

Funds from operations attributable to Alexandria's common stockholders, as adjusted, was $303.6 million, or $1.97 per share.

Completed $2.0 billion in dispositions and partial interest sales at an average capitalization rate of 4.2%.

Total Revenue
$577M
Previous year: $464M
+24.4%
EPS
$1.97
Previous year: $1.84
+7.1%
Gross Profit
$401M
Previous year: $327M
+22.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$361M
Previous year: $569M
-36.4%
Total Assets
$30.2B
Previous year: $22.8B
+32.4%

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Forward Guidance

Alexandria Real Estate Equities provided guidance for 2022, projecting continued growth and strong operating performance.

Positive Outlook

  • Earnings per share are projected to be $2.65 to $2.85.
  • Funds from operations per share are projected to be $8.26 to $8.46.
  • Occupancy percentage in North America is expected to be 95.2% to 95.8% as of December 31, 2022.
  • Rental rate increases for lease renewals and re-leasing of space are projected to be 30.0% to 35.0%.
  • Net operating income increase for same properties is expected to be 5.5% to 7.5%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Straight-line rent revenue is projected to be $150 to $160 million.
  • General and administrative expenses are projected to be $168 to $176 million.
  • Interest expense is projected to be $90 to $100 million.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities after dividends is projected to be $275 to $325 million.
  • Construction spending is projected to be $2.7 to $3.2 billion.