Essential Properties Realty Trust reported a positive start to the year, marked by the highest first quarter investments since its inception, totaling $248.8 million at an 8.1% weighted average cash cap rate. The company has updated its 2024 AFFO guidance to $1.72 to $1.75 per share, reflecting confidence in its portfolio and tenant credit trends.
Invested $248.8 million in 79 properties with a weighted average cash cap rate of 8.1%.
Net income per share decreased by 5% to $0.28.
Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) per share increased by 5% to $0.42.
Increased the bottom end of the 2024 AFFO per share guidance range to $1.72 to $1.75.
The Company has increased the low end of its previously issued fully diluted 2024 AFFO per share estimate and now expects that 2024 AFFO per share on a fully diluted basis will be within a range of $1.72 to $1.75.
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