Dec 31, 2021

Whitestone Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong results driven by positive momentum with occupancy rates and ABR.

Key Takeaways

Whitestone REIT reported strong Q4 2021 results, driven by positive momentum with occupancy rates and ABR. Revenues increased to $33.3 million, and Same-Store NOI grew by 12.8%. The company is focused on maximizing shareholder value through organic growth, prudent capital allocation, and debt leverage improvement.

Revenues of $33.3 million versus $29.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2020.

Net Income attributable to common shareholders of $2.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, versus $3.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share inclusive of a $0.04 per share gain on loan forgiveness for the fourth quarter of 2020.

FFO Core per diluted share of $0.24 versus $0.24 for the fourth quarter of 2020.

Same-Store Net Operating Income ("NOI") of $21.6 million versus $19.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, representing 12.8% growth.

Total Revenue
$33.3M
Previous year: $29.8M
+11.5%
EPS
$0.24
Previous year: $0.24
+0.0%
Same Store NOI Growth
21,600,000%
Previous year: -4.2%
-514285814.3%
Rental Rate Growth - Total
14.9%
Previous year: 6.8%
+119.1%
Gross Profit
$22.8M
Previous year: $19.9M
+14.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$15.7M
Previous year: $25.8M
-39.0%
Total Assets
$1.1B
Previous year: $1.05B
+5.5%

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Forward Guidance

The Company’s currently 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

  • GAAP net income available to common shareholders will be within the range of $0.35 to $0.39 per diluted share
  • FFO will be within the range of $0.98 to $1.02 per diluted share and OP Unit
  • Same store net operating income growth of 3.0% – 5.0%
  • Bad debt as a percentage of revenue of 1.0% – 2.0%
  • Ending occupancy of 92% - 93%