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Mar 31, 2023
Whitestone Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Reported strong results driven by high-quality open-air shopping centers in Texas and Arizona.
Key Takeaways
Whitestone REIT announced strong first quarter 2023 results, with revenues of $35.9 million and same-store NOI growth of 2.8%. The company is reiterating its 2023 guidance targets.
Revenues reached $35.9 million, compared to $34.1 million in Q1 2022.
Same-Store Net Operating Income (NOI) increased by 2.8% to $23.7 million.
Net Effective Annual Base Rental Revenue per leased square foot rose by 4.7% to $22.22.
The company reaffirms its previously released guidance for 2023.
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Forward Guidance
The Company reaffirms its previously released guidance for 2023 and estimates that GAAP net income available to common shareholders will be within the range of $0.29 to $0.33 per diluted share, and FFO will be within the range of $0.95 to $0.99 per diluted share and OP Unit.
Positive Outlook
- GAAP net income available to common shareholders will be within the range of $0.29 to $0.33 per diluted share
- FFO will be within the range of $0.95 to $0.99 per diluted share and OP Unit.
- Same store net operating income growth of 2.5% – 4.5%
- Bad debt as a percentage of revenue 0.75% – 1.50%
- Ending occupancy 93.5% - 94.5%
Challenges Ahead
- General and administrative expense $19,200,000 - $19,700,000
- Interest expense $31,700,000 - $33,200,000
- Net Debt to EBITDAre Ratio 7.3X - 6.9X
- Uncertainties related to the national economy
- Inflation and increases in interest rates, operating costs or general and administrative expenses