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Dec 31, 2022

Broadstone Net Lease Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Announced operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

Key Takeaways

Broadstone Net Lease reported strong Q4 2022 results, with significant investment activity, high rent collection rates, and a well-leased portfolio. The company generated net income of $36.8 million and AFFO of $65.6 million, demonstrating growth over the prior year. With a solid leverage profile and ample liquidity, BNL is positioned to selectively pursue attractive investment opportunities in 2023.

Invested $310.3 million at a weighted average initial cash capitalization rate of 6.7%.

Collected 99.9% of base rents due for the fourth quarter.

Portfolio was 99.4% leased based on rentable square footage.

Generated net income of $36.8 million, or $0.20 per share, representing 5.3% growth over the prior year.

Total Revenue
$112M
Previous year: $92.6M
+21.0%
EPS
$0.36
Previous year: $0.34
+5.9%
Rent Collection Rate
99.9%
Previous year: 100%
-0.1%
Leased Occupancy Rate
99.4%
Previous year: 99.8%
-0.4%
Investment Activity
$310M
Previous year: $148M
+110.4%
Gross Profit
$106M
Previous year: $88.2M
+19.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$21.8M
Previous year: $21.7M
+0.6%
Free Cash Flow
$48.2M
Previous year: $57.5M
-16.1%
Total Assets
$5.46B
Previous year: $4.62B
+18.2%

Broadstone Net Lease

Broadstone Net Lease

Forward Guidance

For 2023, BNL expects to report AFFO of between $1.40 and $1.42 per diluted share. The guidance range is based on the following key assumptions: (i)investments in real estate properties between $300 million and $500 million; (ii)dispositions of real estate properties between $100 million and $150 million; and (iii)total cash general and administrative expenses between $32 million and $34 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Investments in real estate properties between $300 million and $500 million
  • Disciplined and targeted acquisition strategy
  • Active asset management
  • Selective sales of properties
  • Prudent real estate underwriting

Challenges Ahead

  • Dispositions of real estate properties between $100 million and $150 million
  • Total cash general and administrative expenses between $32 million and $34 million.
  • Per share results are sensitive to both the timing and amount of real estate investments, property dispositions, and capital markets activities that occur throughout the year.
  • Potential impairments of real estate assets
  • Uncertainties regarding future distributions to stockholders