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Jun 30, 2024
BRT Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Reported results for the second quarter, which showed a net loss, but FFO and AFFO were in line with the previously outlined 2024 outlook.
Key Takeaways
BRT Apartments Corp. reported a net loss of $2.3 million for Q2 2024, with a loss per diluted share of $(0.13). However, Funds from Operations (FFO) was $0.29 per diluted share, and Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) was $0.35 per diluted share, aligning with the company's 2024 outlook. The Combined Portfolio NOI increased 1.8% compared to the prior-year period.
Net loss of $2.3 million, or $(0.13) per diluted share was reported.
Funds from Operations (FFO) of $0.29 per diluted share and Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) of $0.35 per diluted share was achieved.
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures was $389,000.
Combined Portfolio NOI increased 1.8% compared to the prior-year period.
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Forward Guidance
The operational environment in BRT’s Combined Portfolio is expected to be consistent with other Sunbelt-focused operators with new supply muting new and renewal lease rent growth until at least the second half of 2024 as the new supply is absorbed.
Positive Outlook
- BRT intends to emphasize stable average occupancy within the portfolio until it can achieve a lift in rental rates.
- Controllable expense growth is expected to grow modestly compared to 2023 and non-controllable expenses, particularly insurance, are expected to moderate somewhat compared to 2023.
- BRT’s balance sheet has no debt maturities until the third quarter of 2025, improved pricing and full availability on its credit facility and ample liquidity to deploy.
- A more favorable transaction environment in the second half of 2024 with smaller, private operators experiencing capital, ownership and/or refinancing challenges.
- Long-term, the Company believes the Sunbelt offers compelling advantages due to the predominance of pro-business states, along with better population and job growth from migration patterns and business investment.
Challenges Ahead
- New supply growth expected to moderate in Sunbelt markets in 2025 and 2026.
- Recently completed 240-unit Stono Oaks development in Johns Island, SC, of which BRT owns a 17.45% interest, is in lease up and is anticipated to lead to a drag on earnings from equity in unconsolidated joint ventures as the Company begins recognizing depreciation and interest expense associated with the development.
- Company remains patient on asset growth in the near term.
- Disciplined capital allocation strategy.
- Focus on stabilizing occupancy in a challenging leasing environment during 2024.