MAA delivered strong second-quarter results, with Core FFO per share of $2.15, exceeding expectations. The company experienced record demand for rental housing in its markets, leading to a 0.5% effective blended lease rate growth and robust renewal pricing. Average physical occupancy remained strong at 95.4%, and the company's development pipeline is nearing $1 billion, positioning it for future revenue and earnings growth.
Second quarter Core FFO per share was $2.15, surpassing expectations.
Effective blended lease rate growth for the quarter was 0.5%, driven by strong renewal pricing of 4.7%.
Average physical occupancy for the Same Store portfolio stood at 95.4%.
The development pipeline is nearing $1 billion, with 8 projects under construction and 6 lease-up communities.
MAA has updated its full-year 2025 guidance for Earnings per diluted common share, Core FFO per diluted Share, and Core AFFO per diluted Share, with Core FFO and Core AFFO midpoints remaining consistent with previous guidance. The company expects third-quarter 2025 Core FFO to be in the range of $2.08 to $2.24 per diluted share.