Dec 31, 2022

ELS Q4 2022 Earnings Report

ELS reported strong Q4 2022 results, providing 2023 guidance and increasing annual dividend.

Key Takeaways

Equity LifeStyle Properties reported a revenue increase of 1.6% to $340.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to $335.3 million for the same period in 2021. Net income available for Common Stockholders increased to $73.0 million, or $0.39 per Common Share, compared to $65.5 million, or $0.36 per Common Share, for the same period in 2021.

Total revenues increased by 1.6% to $340.6 million compared to the same period in 2021.

Net income available for Common Stockholders increased to $73.0 million, or $0.39 per Common Share, compared to $65.5 million, or $0.36 per Common Share, for the same period in 2021.

Core property operating revenues, excluding deferrals, increased approximately 5.1% compared to the same period in 2021.

The Board of Directors approved an annual dividend rate for 2023 at $1.79 per share of Common Stock, an increase of 9.1% over the current rate.

Total Revenue
$341M
Previous year: $325M
+4.7%
EPS
$0.66
Previous year: $0.64
+3.1%
Total Sites
170.9K
Occupied Sites
68.97K
Occupancy Rate
94.8%
Gross Profit
$172M
Previous year: $159M
+8.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$22.3M
Previous year: $123M
-81.9%
Total Assets
$5.49B
Previous year: $5.31B
+3.5%

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ELS Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Equity LifeStyle Properties provided guidance for the first quarter and full year of 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Net Income/share: $0.42 to $0.48 (First Quarter), $1.65 to $1.75 (Full Year)
  • FFO/share: $0.70 to $0.76 (First Quarter), $2.79 to $2.89 (Full Year)
  • Normalized FFO/share: $0.70 to $0.76 (First Quarter), $2.79 to $2.89 (Full Year)
  • Core MH base rental income growth: 6.0% to 6.6% (First Quarter), 6.0% to 7.0% (Full Year)
  • Core RV and marina base rental income growth: 5.8% to 6.4% (First Quarter), 5.7% to 6.7% (Full Year)

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance ranges represent possible outcomes, and actual results may vary.
  • Factors impacting guidance include site usage mix and yield management.
  • Rate increases and occupancy changes can affect guidance.
  • Ability to manage expenses in an inflationary environment is a factor.
  • Restoration costs and potential revenue losses following unplanned events can impact guidance.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income