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Jun 30, 2021
EastGroup Q2 2021 Earnings Report
EastGroup's Q2 2021 results were announced, with EPS of $0.69 and FFO per share of $1.47, demonstrating strong performance and growth.
Key Takeaways
EastGroup Properties reported a strong second quarter in 2021, with net income attributable to common stockholders increasing to $0.69 per diluted share, compared to $0.60 in the same period of 2020. Funds from Operations (FFO) also saw a significant rise, reaching $1.47 per share, a 10.5% increase from Q2 2020. The company's portfolio maintained high occupancy and rental rate growth, reflecting robust demand in their Sunbelt market.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.69 per diluted share, up from $0.60 in Q2 2020.
Funds from Operations (FFO) increased by 10.5% to $1.47 per share compared to $1.33 in the same quarter last year.
Same Property Net Operating Income excluding lease terminations grew by 5.6% on a cash basis.
Leased percentage stood at 98.3% and occupancy at 96.8% as of June 30, 2021.
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Forward Guidance
EastGroup estimates EPS for 2021 to be in the range of $2.65 to $2.75 and FFO per share to be in the range of $5.83 to $5.93.
Positive Outlook
- FFO per share is projected to increase over the prior year.
- Same PNOI growth is expected on a cash basis.
- High average month-end occupancy is anticipated.
- Development starts are planned for 2.4 million square feet.
- Unsecured debt closing is projected at a weighted average interest rate of 2.58%
Challenges Ahead
- International, national, regional and local economic conditions.
- The duration and extent of the impact of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic
- Disruption in supply and delivery chains
- The general level of interest rates and ability to raise equity capital on attractive terms
- Financing risks, including the risks that our cash flows from operations may be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest, and we may be unable to refinance our existing debt upon maturity or obtain new financing on attractive terms or at all