Independence Realty Trust Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
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.
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Forward Guidance
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.
Positive Outlook
- Property revenue growth is expected to be between 9.1% and 10.1%.
- Controllable operating expense growth is projected to be between 3.0% and 4.0%.
- Real estate tax and insurance expense growth is estimated at 6.5% to 8.5%.
- Total operating expense growth is anticipated to be 4.25% to 5.75%.
- Property NOI growth is projected to be 11.5% to 13.5%.
Challenges Ahead
- General and administrative & Property management expenses are expected to be $48.0 million to $51.0 million.
- Interest expense is projected to be $98.0 million to $100.0 million.
- Recurring capital expenditures are estimated at $18.5 million to $21.5 million.
- Value add & non-recurring capital expenditures are projected to be $42.5 million to $47.5 million.
- Development capital expenditures are expected to be $65.0 million to $75.0 million.