NYSE$ELS

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc · Q2 2021 earnings

Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

ELS reported strong second quarter results and updated guidance.

Equity LifeStyle Properties reported a strong second quarter with a significant increase in total revenues and net income compared to the same period in 2020. The company's Normalized FFO per share also saw substantial growth, driven by core portfolio performance and membership sales.

  • Normalized FFO per common share on a fully diluted basis was $0.61, 30% higher than the quarter ended June 30, 2020.
  • Core Portfolio generated growth of 16% in income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management, for the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.
  • MH occupancy within our Core Portfolio increased by 68 sites from March 31, 2021.
  • Membership sales and expenses contributed $2.9 million, an increase of $2.1 million, or 277%, compared to the second quarter of 2020.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$317M

Previous: $254M+24.9%
EPS (adj)

$0.61

Previous: $0.47+29.8%
Capital Expenditures

-$420M

Previous: -$60.4M-594.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$355M

Previous: -$60.4M-488.1%
Net Income

$64.1M

Previous: $0.00
Operating Income

$197M

Previous: $153M+28.8%
Gross Profit

$215M

Previous: $169M+27.2%
Cash & Equivalents

$44.8M

Previous: $120M-62.7%
Total Assets

$4.82B

Previous: $4.27B+13.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$3.2M

Previous: $2.29M+39.8%

Revenue & EPS history

ELS · Revenue · Quarterly

$317M

Q2 2021+24.9%vs Q2 2020
Beat estimate in 11 of 16 quarters(69%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

ELS · $309M total across 6 segments · Q4 2022

  • Rental Income
    $269M+4.2%
  • Annual Memberships
    $16.2M+6.6%
  • Other Income
    $12.8M-5.3%
  • Membership Upgrades
    $6.89M-0.5%
  • Interest Income
    $2.08M+22.4%
  • Other Investments
    $1.63M+40.9%

Forward guidance

The company provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2021, anticipating continued growth in core MH and RV rates, as well as income from property operations. Net income per share is projected to be between $0.33 and $0.39 for Q3 and $1.35 to $1.45 for the full year. Normalized FFO per share is expected to be between $0.59 and $0.65 for Q3 and $2.42 to $2.52 for the full year.

Tailwinds

  • Core MH rate growth is estimated at 4.2% for both the third quarter and full year.
  • Core RV Annual rate growth is projected at 4.8% for the third quarter and 4.1% for the full year.
  • Core income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management, is expected to grow by 8.7% to 9.3% in Q3.
  • Net Income/share is guided between $0.33 to $0.39 for Q3.
  • Normalized FFO/share is guided between $0.59 to $0.65 for Q3.

Headwinds

  • Actual growth rates and per share amounts could vary materially if any assumptions are incorrect.
  • Factors impacting 2021 guidance include the mix of site usage within the portfolio.
  • Factors impacting 2021 guidance include yield management on short-term resort and marina sites.
  • Factors impacting 2021 guidance include costs to restore property operations following storms.
  • Forward-looking statements are subject to risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 Q2 2021

Historical avgQ2 2021

+0.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.1%

Avg return

30 days after

59%

41 / 69 earnings

Positive

+6.1%

Q1 2023

Best reaction

-7.0%

Q1 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+1.1%-0.4%+1.1%
Q4 2025+1.3%+4.4%+7.0%
Q3 2025-3.8%-4.2%-0.6%
Q2 2025+0.6%+0.5%+2.0%
Q1 2025-1.1%-2.1%-1.6%
Q4 2024-3.9%-5.6%-1.5%
Q3 2024-1.8%-0.8%+1.0%
Q2 2024-2.2%-1.2%+4.8%
Q1 2024-1.5%-3.5%+2.2%
Q4 2023+1.7%-2.5%-1.8%
Q3 2023+5.3%+0.4%+7.4%
Q2 2023-2.2%+6.8%-0.8%
Q1 2023+6.1%+7.2%+3.7%
Q4 2022+4.0%+5.3%-3.9%
Q3 2022+3.2%-2.8%+6.2%
Q2 2022-3.6%-2.1%+5.0%
Q1 2022+3.1%+3.0%-11.0%
Q4 2021-1.1%-0.1%-5.6%
Q3 2021+1.0%+3.0%+1.4%
Q2 2021+1.7%+2.9%+2.8%
Q1 2021+1.6%+1.7%+2.8%
Q4 2020+1.9%-3.9%-2.2%
Q3 2020-2.1%-2.5%-4.9%
Q2 2020-2.3%+2.3%+1.2%
Q1 2020-7.0%-4.7%-4.9%
Q4 2019+0.4%+0.9%+2.5%
Q3 2019-1.6%-0.2%+3.1%
Q2 2019+1.5%+0.8%+11.0%
Q1 2019-0.2%+2.0%+3.6%
Q4 2018+1.8%+3.5%+5.4%
Q3 2018-0.3%+1.5%+3.5%
Q2 2018-1.5%-1.5%+3.3%
Q1 2018+0.7%+2.8%+1.0%
Q4 2017-0.9%-1.4%-1.6%
Q3 2017-0.4%-0.5%+1.4%
Q2 2017+1.0%+2.6%+2.5%
Q1 2017+3.0%+2.7%+3.9%
Q4 2016+2.4%+2.5%+4.6%
Q3 2016+0.6%+0.5%-8.2%
Q2 2016+1.1%+0.5%-2.9%
Q1 2016+3.1%
Q4 2015-1.7%
Q3 2015+0.6%
Q2 2015+0.9%
Q1 2015+1.8%
Q4 2014+0.9%
Q3 2014+4.0%
Q2 2014-1.4%
Q1 2014+0.8%
Q4 2013+2.7%
Q3 2013+3.4%
Q2 2013-0.5%
Q1 2013-0.5%
Q4 2012+2.0%
Q3 2012-0.3%
Q2 2012+0.4%
Q1 2012+0.5%
Q4 2011+0.7%
Q3 2011-5.0%
Q2 2011+2.4%
Q1 2010-0.8%
Q1 2011+1.9%
Q4 2008+0.7%
Q4 2010+0.7%
Q3 2009+4.0%
Q3 2010+4.0%
Q4 2009-0.7%
Q2 2010-0.7%
Q2 2009-0.7%

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