Independence Realty Trust delivered a solid start to 2025 with Q1 CFFO per share of $0.27 and same-store NOI growth of 2.7%, meeting expectations. The company saw solid occupancy gains and rental rate growth, continued its value-add program with strong ROI, and strategically expanded its presence in Indianapolis while exiting Birmingham. They also strengthened their balance sheet and liquidity, affirming their full-year 2025 Core FFO per share guidance.
Q1 2025 EPS was $0.04 and CFFO per share was $0.27, aligning with expectations.
Same-store portfolio Net Operating Income increased by 2.7% year-over-year, driven by a 100 basis point increase in occupancy to 95.4% and a 0.9% increase in average rental rate.
The company completed 275 renovations in its value-add program during the quarter, achieving an average return on investment of 16.2%.
Strategic investment activities included the disposition of a property in Birmingham, AL, and the acquisition of a community in Indianapolis, IN, with two additional acquisitions under contract for Q2.
Independence Realty Trust affirms its full-year 2025 EPS, FFO, and CFFO per share guidance, anticipating continued strong performance driven by market concentrations, waning supply pressure, and a strong balance sheet.