NYSE$EGP

EastGroup Properties Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

EastGroup's Q4 2021 results were announced, showcasing significant growth in net income and FFO per share compared to the same period in 2020. The company expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and development projects, while also increasing its dividend.

EastGroup Properties reported a strong fourth quarter in 2021, with net income attributable to common stockholders increasing to $1.75 per diluted share, up from $0.94 in Q4 2020. Funds from Operations (FFO) also saw a substantial increase, rising to $1.62 per share compared to $1.38 in the previous year. The company's operating portfolio remained highly leased and occupied, and rental rates on new and renewal leases increased significantly.

  • Net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.75 per diluted share, compared to $0.94 for Q4 2020.
  • Funds from Operations (FFO) increased by 17.4% to $1.62 per share, compared to $1.38 for Q4 2020.
  • The operating portfolio was 98.7% leased and 97.4% occupied as of December 31, 2021.
  • Rental rates on new and renewal leases increased an average of 31.5% on a straight-line basis.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$107M

Previous: $92.7M+15.9%
EPS (adj)

$1.62

Previous: $1.38+17.4%
Operating Portfolio Leased Percentage

98.7%

Previous: 98.0%+0.7%
Operating Portfolio Occupancy Percentage

97.4%

Previous: 97.3%+0.1%
Net Income

$71.9M

Previous: $37.2M+93.3%
Operating Income

$40.9M

Previous: $37.2M+9.9%
Gross Profit

$77.8M

Previous: $66.8M+16.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$4.39M

Previous: $21K+20819.0%
Total Assets

$3.22B

Previous: $2.72B+18.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.67M

Previous: $1.55M+8.1%

Revenue & EPS history

EastGroup · Revenue · Quarterly

$107M

Q4 2021+15.9%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

EastGroup Properties estimates the EPS for 2022 to be in the range of $3.19 to $3.33 and the FFO per share to be in the range of $6.56 to $6.70.

Tailwinds

  • FFO per share increase over prior year is expected to be 8.9%.
  • Same PNOI growth on a cash basis is projected to be between 5.1% and 6.1%.
  • Average month-end occupancy for the operating portfolio is expected to be between 96.5% and 97.5%.
  • Development starts are projected to be around 2.3 million square feet.
  • Unsecured debt closing in the period is expected to be $375 million at a weighted average interest rate of 3.20%.

Headwinds

  • Lease termination fee income is estimated at $1.1 million.
  • Recoveries (reserves) for uncollectible rent are projected at -$1.5 million.
  • Value-add property acquisitions are projected to have a total investment of $46 million.
  • Operating property dispositions are projected at $70 million.
  • Common stock issuances are expected to be $120 million.

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 Q4 2021

Historical avgQ4 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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