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Mar 31, 2022
Whitestone Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Whitestone's Q1 2022 financial results were announced, demonstrating strong operating performance driven by growth in same-store NOI and strategic focus on high-growth Sunbelt markets.
Key Takeaways
Whitestone REIT reported strong first quarter results for 2022, marked by a 12.9% increase in Same Store NOI, significant reductions in G&A expenses, and continued balance sheet strengthening. The company's community centers in high-growth sunbelt markets drove strong consumer traffic and tenant demand, leading to increased rent per square foot and occupancy levels. Whitestone reaffirms its full year 2022 guidance for net income and FFO.
Revenues increased to $34.1 million, compared to $29.0 million in Q1 2021.
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $7.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, up from $1.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share in Q1 2021.
Same Store NOI grew by 12.9% to $22.3 million, compared to $19.8 million in Q1 2021.
Annualized Base Rental Revenue per leased square foot increased by 7% to $20.73 as of March 31, 2022.
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Forward Guidance
Whitestone reaffirms its previously released guidance for 2022 and estimates that GAAP net income available to common shareholders will be within the range of $0.35 to $0.39 per diluted share, and FFO will be within the range of $0.98 to $1.02 per diluted share and OP Unit.
Positive Outlook
- Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT is expected to be between $17.5 million and $19.7 million.
- FFO is projected to be between $50.0 million and $52.2 million.
- Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per share is estimated to be $0.35 to $0.39.
- FFO per diluted share and OP Unit is expected to be $0.98 to $1.02.
- Ending occupancy is anticipated to be between 92% and 93%.