NYSE$EGP

EastGroup Properties Inc · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

EastGroup's Q1 2021 earnings were announced, revealing significant growth and exceeding expectations, driven by a strong performance in their Sunbelt market portfolio.

EastGroup Properties reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with net income attributable to common stockholders increasing to $0.69 per diluted share from $0.60 in the same period last year. Funds from Operations (FFO) also saw a significant rise, reaching $1.45 per share compared to $1.31, marking a 10.7% increase. The company experienced notable growth in same property net operating income and maintained high occupancy rates.

  • Net income attributable to common stockholders increased to $0.69 per diluted share, up from $0.60 in Q1 2020.
  • Funds from Operations (FFO) rose by 10.7% to $1.45 per share, compared to $1.31 in the previous year.
  • Same Property Net Operating Income, excluding income from lease terminations, increased by 5.9% on a cash basis and 6.3% on a straight-line basis.
  • The company maintained high occupancy rates, with 98.3% leased and 97.2% occupied as of March 31, 2021.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$97.9M

Previous: $88.6M+10.5%
EPS (adj)

$1.45

Previous: $1.31+10.7%
Operating Portfolio Leased Percentage

98.3%

Previous: 97.3%+1.0%
Operating Portfolio Occupancy Percentage

97.2%

Previous: 96.7%+0.5%
Capital Expenditures

-$56.7M

Previous: -$85.3M+33.6%
Free Cash Flow

-$29.3M

Previous: -$62M+52.7%
Net Income

$27.4M

Previous: $23.3M+17.4%
Operating Income

$92.7M

Previous: $84.3M+10.0%
Gross Profit

$97.9M

Previous: $88.6M+10.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$68K

Previous: $671K-89.9%
Total Assets

$2.76B

Previous: $2.6B+5.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.6M

Previous: $1.23M+30.3%

Revenue & EPS history

EastGroup · Revenue · Quarterly

$97.9M

Q1 2021+10.5%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

EastGroup Properties provided its EPS and FFO per share outlook for 2021, with EPS estimated to be in the range of $2.53 to $2.63 and FFO per share estimated to be in the range of $5.74 to $5.84.

Tailwinds

  • FFO per share is projected to increase 7.6% over the prior year.
  • The company anticipates development starts of 2.1 million square feet.
  • The company is planning value-add property acquisitions with a projected total investment of $35 million.
  • Unsecured debt closing in the period is expected to be $250 million at a 2.58% weighted average interest rate.
  • Common stock issuances are projected to reach $140 million.

Headwinds

  • Reserves for uncollectible rent are estimated at $1.1 million.
  • Operating property dispositions are projected at $60 million.
  • General and administrative expenses are expected to be $17.8 million.
  • Projections are based on management's current beliefs and assumptions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • Potential gains on dispositions are not included in the projections.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

-0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.9%

Avg return

30 days after

55%

38 / 69 earnings

Positive

+7.8%

Q2 2020

Best reaction

-12.4%

Q1 2010

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.2%+0.7%+2.1%
Q4 2025+2.9%+4.9%+2.7%
Q3 2025-1.0%-3.0%+0.2%
Q2 2025+0.6%+1.9%+3.1%
Q1 2025+1.6%+1.6%+2.7%
Q4 2024+1.5%+4.0%+7.2%
Q3 2024-0.9%-2.1%-4.6%
Q2 2024-3.1%-2.2%-3.0%
Q1 2024-3.3%-4.5%-1.5%
Q4 2023+2.1%+2.3%+0.0%
Q3 2023+1.8%+1.6%+11.1%
Q2 2023-0.7%-5.4%-4.5%
Q1 2023-2.2%+0.2%-3.9%
Q4 2022-0.8%-2.5%-5.5%
Q3 2022+5.3%+8.2%+8.2%
Q2 2022-0.5%+3.4%+4.4%
Q1 2022-1.8%-8.9%-23.2%
Q4 2021+2.9%-1.9%-3.1%
Q3 2021+1.6%+2.7%+8.9%
Q2 2021-0.0%+0.2%-2.7%
Q1 2021+0.7%+1.5%+0.4%
Q4 2020-0.6%+0.2%-4.4%
Q3 2020-2.0%-1.9%+1.7%
Q2 2020+7.8%+6.9%+9.2%
Q1 2020-7.9%-5.5%+4.7%
Q4 2019+0.6%+2.0%-4.3%
Q3 2019+4.4%+3.9%+3.2%
Q2 2019+1.6%+2.6%+3.4%
Q1 2019+0.8%+2.0%+2.4%
Q4 2018+0.9%+1.8%+0.9%
Q3 2018+2.1%+1.9%+6.8%
Q2 2018-2.2%-2.8%+4.4%
Q1 2018-0.5%+0.7%+5.3%
Q4 2017+1.8%-3.2%-4.4%
Q3 2017-0.8%-3.0%+1.1%
Q2 2017+2.7%+2.4%+2.1%
Q1 2017+1.4%+1.2%+3.1%
Q4 2016-2.3%-0.7%+4.8%
Q3 2016-0.0%+0.5%-4.8%
Q2 2016-0.7%+0.1%+1.0%
Q1 2016-3.4%
Q4 2015-2.8%
Q3 2015+0.7%
Q2 2015+0.4%
Q1 2015-1.4%
Q4 2014-2.6%
Q3 2014+0.5%
Q2 2014-0.9%
Q1 2014+0.5%
Q4 2013-1.4%
Q3 2013+2.4%
Q2 2013+3.4%
Q1 2013+0.5%
Q4 2012+0.3%
Q3 2012-1.4%
Q2 2012-3.4%
Q1 2012+0.9%
Q4 2008+0.8%
Q4 2011+0.8%
Q3 2011-1.2%
Q2 2011-12.4%
Q1 2010-12.4%
Q1 2011+0.7%
Q4 2010+0.5%
Q3 2010+0.2%
Q3 2009+0.2%
Q2 2009+1.1%
Q4 2009+1.1%
Q2 2010+1.1%

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