Independence Realty Trust reported a strong first quarter in 2022, marked by a significant increase in net income, earnings per share, and combined same-store NOI growth. The company also completed its merger integration and secured $31 million in annual synergies.
Net income available to common shares was $74.6 million, compared to $1.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
Earnings per diluted share were $0.34, compared to $0.01 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
Combined same-store net operating income (NOI) grew by 16.2% compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
Core Funds from Operations (CFFO) was $57.7 million, compared to $18.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
IRT is raising its 2022 full year guidance. Earnings per diluted share is now projected to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.52 and Core FFO per share allocated to common shareholders is projected to be between $1.04 and $1.06.