ELS Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Equity LifeStyle Properties reported a revenue increase of 9.7% to $381.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to $347.2 million for the same period in 2021. Net income available for Common Stockholders decreased to $67.2 million, or $0.36 per Common Share, compared to $70.6 million, or $0.38 per Common Share, for the same period in 2021. The company updated its guidance due to the impact of Hurricane Ian.
Total revenues increased by 9.7% to $381.0 million compared to the same period in 2021.
Net income available for Common Stockholders decreased to $67.2 million, or $0.36 per Common Share.
Funds from Operations (FFO) available for Common Stock and OP Unit holders increased to $134.4 million, or $0.69 per Common Share.
Core property operating revenues, excluding deferrals, increased approximately 5.3%.
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Forward Guidance
The company withdrew its previously provided full year Core guidance for revenue, expense and NOI due to the recency of Hurricane Ian, the ongoing assessment of the storm’s impact, and the uncertainty with respect to property operating revenues and expenses for the affected properties.
Positive Outlook
- Updated guidance does not include an assumption that the company will receive insurance reimbursement for losses resulting from business interruption in 2022.
- The company believes it has adequate insurance coverage, subject to deductibles, including business interruption.
- Focus on debris cleanup and removal.
- Initiating the process to restore impacted buildings and infrastructure.
- Prioritized the safety of residents, guests and employees during the storm.
Challenges Ahead
- Hurricane Ian made landfall on the west coast of Florida on September 28, 2022.
- Approximately 60% of the company's Florida portfolio was in the path of the storm.
- Six properties in or near the Fort Myers area continue to experience utility disruptions and are temporarily closed.
- The four RV properties experienced strong winds as well as significant flooding, including from unprecedented storm surges that resulted in damage to certain common area buildings, utility infrastructure and residents’ homes.
- Storm-related damage to certain assets supported a $3.7 million reduction to the carrying value of those assets.