Independence Realty Trust Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Independence Realty Trust reported a net income available to common shares of $1.1 million, a significant improvement from the net loss of $0.4 million in the same quarter of the previous year. Same-store NOI increased by 5.3%, driven by occupancy and rental rate growth. The company is raising its 2021 guidance due to an improving outlook.
Net income available to common shares was $1.1 million, compared to a net loss of $0.4 million in Q1 2020.
Earnings per diluted share were $0.01, up from $0.00 in Q1 2020.
Same store NOI grew by 5.3% compared to the same period last year.
Core Funds from Operations (CFFO) reached $18.0 million, compared to $14.6 million in Q1 2020.
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Forward Guidance
IRT is updating its 2021 full year guidance with EPS per diluted share projected to be in a range of $0.05 to $0.08 and CFFO per diluted share projected to be in the range of $0.72 to $0.75.
Positive Outlook
- Property revenue growth is expected to be between 3.75% and 5.0%.
- Same store property NOI growth is projected to be between 3.25% and 5.0%.
- Acquisition volume is projected between $100 million and $200 million.
- EPS per diluted share is projected to be in a range of $0.05 to $0.08.
- CFFO per diluted share is projected to be in the range of $0.72 to $0.75.
Challenges Ahead
- Controllable property operating expense growth is expected to be between 3.0% and 4.0%.
- Real estate tax and insurance expense increase is projected to be between 7.0% and 8.0%.
- Total operating expense growth is expected to be between 4.25% and 5.5%.
- General and administrative expenses are projected between $16.5 and $18.0 million.
- Property management expenses are projected between $8.25 and $8.75 million.