NYSE$EGP

EastGroup Properties Inc · Q4 2022 earnings

Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

EastGroup demonstrated solid performance in Q4 2022, marked by growth in FFO per share and strong operational metrics.

EastGroup Properties announced its Q4 2022 results, revealing a net income of $0.89 per diluted share and FFO of $1.82 per share, a 12.3% increase year-over-year. The operating portfolio maintained high occupancy and leasing rates, with significant rental rate increases on new and renewal leases. The company also continued its strategic expansion through land acquisitions and development projects.

  • Net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.89 per diluted share.
  • Funds from Operations (FFO) increased by 12.3% to $1.82 per share.
  • The operating portfolio was 98.7% leased and 98.3% occupied.
  • Rental rates on new and renewal leases increased by an average of 49.2%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$130M

Previous: $107M+20.9%
EPS (adj)

$1.82

Previous: $1.62+12.3%
Operating Portfolio Leased Percentage

98.7%

Previous: 98.7%+0.0%
Operating Portfolio Occupancy Percentage

98.3%

Previous: 97.4%+0.9%
Net Income

$38.7M

Previous: $71.9M-46.2%
Operating Income

$50M

Previous: $40.9M+22.3%
Gross Profit

$94.6M

Previous: $77.8M+21.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$56K

Previous: $4.39M-98.7%
Total Assets

$4.04B

Previous: $3.22B+25.5%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.76M

Previous: $1.67M+5.4%

Revenue & EPS history

EastGroup · Revenue · Quarterly

$130M

Q4 2022+20.9%vs Q4 2021
Beat estimate in 11 of 15 quarters(73%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

EastGroup provided its outlook for 2023, estimating EPS to be in the range of $3.22 to $3.42 and FFO per share to be between $7.30 and $7.50.

Tailwinds

  • FFO per share is projected to increase by 5.7% over the prior year.
  • The company anticipates significant development starts, with 2.7 million square feet planned.
  • Projected total investment in development is estimated at $330 million.
  • Unsecured debt closings are expected to reach $350 million at a 5.00% weighted average interest rate.
  • The company plans to issue $100 million in common stock.

Headwinds

  • Same PNOI growth on a cash basis is projected to be between 5.5% and 6.5%.
  • Lease termination fee income is expected to decrease to $1.0 million.
  • Reserves for uncollectible rent are anticipated to be $2.0 million.
  • The average month-end occupancy for the operating portfolio is projected to be between 96.7% and 97.7%.
  • 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 Q4 2022

Historical avgQ4 2022

-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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