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Dec 31, 2022
EastGroup Q4 2022 Earnings Report
EastGroup demonstrated solid performance in Q4 2022, marked by growth in FFO per share and strong operational metrics.
Key Takeaways
EastGroup Properties announced its Q4 2022 results, revealing a net income of $0.89 per diluted share and FFO of $1.82 per share, a 12.3% increase year-over-year. The operating portfolio maintained high occupancy and leasing rates, with significant rental rate increases on new and renewal leases. The company also continued its strategic expansion through land acquisitions and development projects.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.89 per diluted share.
Funds from Operations (FFO) increased by 12.3% to $1.82 per share.
The operating portfolio was 98.7% leased and 98.3% occupied.
Rental rates on new and renewal leases increased by an average of 49.2%.
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Forward Guidance
EastGroup provided its outlook for 2023, estimating EPS to be in the range of $3.22 to $3.42 and FFO per share to be between $7.30 and $7.50.
Positive Outlook
- FFO per share is projected to increase by 5.7% over the prior year.
- The company anticipates significant development starts, with 2.7 million square feet planned.
- Projected total investment in development is estimated at $330 million.
- Unsecured debt closings are expected to reach $350 million at a 5.00% weighted average interest rate.
- The company plans to issue $100 million in common stock.
Challenges Ahead
- Same PNOI growth on a cash basis is projected to be between 5.5% and 6.5%.
- Lease termination fee income is expected to decrease to $1.0 million.
- Reserves for uncollectible rent are anticipated to be $2.0 million.
- The average month-end occupancy for the operating portfolio is projected to be between 96.7% and 97.7%.
- Potential gains on dispositions are not included in the projections.