Essex Property Trust, Inc. reported strong results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022, exceeding expectations with a significant increase in Core FFO. The company's recovery from the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continued, driven by strong job growth on the West Coast.
Net Income per diluted share for Q4 2022 was $2.86, compared to $2.10 in Q4 2021.
Core FFO per diluted share grew by 16.0% compared to Q4 2021, exceeding the high-end of the Company’s original guidance range.
Same-property revenue and NOI grew by 10.5% and 13.3%, respectively, compared to Q4 2021.
Repurchased 149,209 shares of common stock in the fourth quarter, totaling $31.8 million.
Essex Property Trust provided full-year 2023 guidance, expecting same-property NOI growth between 2.3% and 4.9%.
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