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EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) is a self-administered equity REIT focused on industrial properties in high-growth U.S. markets, with an emphasis on Texas, Florida, California, Arizona and North Carolina. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings updates and other disclosures that reflect EastGroup’s ongoing activities as an industrial-focused real estate investment trust.
Readers can find earnings-related news, including quarterly results, funds from operations, same property net operating income trends and commentary from management on portfolio performance and market conditions. EastGroup regularly announces the timing of its earnings conference calls and webcasts, where senior management discusses operating results, current operations and earnings outlook.
The news flow also covers capital allocation and financing actions, such as new unsecured term loans, amendments to credit facilities and at-the-market equity offering programs, as disclosed in press releases and Form 8-K filings. Updates on development and acquisition activity are frequent, detailing new projects started, properties transferred to the operating portfolio, acquisitions of operating assets and purchases of development land in markets like Dallas, Orlando, San Antonio, Miami, Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham.
Investors following EGP news will also see dividend declarations and increases, which highlight the company’s long record of consecutive quarterly cash distributions, as well as leadership and governance updates such as executive promotions and planned retirements. For those tracking the industrial REIT sector, EastGroup’s news provides insight into leasing activity, rental rate trends and the company’s positioning in supply-constrained, transportation-oriented industrial submarkets. Bookmark this page to review EastGroup’s official announcements and related regulatory news in one place.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) has released details about the tax treatment of its 2024 distributions. The company distributed a total of $5.21028 per share throughout the year, with all distributions classified as ordinary dividends. The distributions were made across five payments, ranging from $0.27342 to $1.40000 per share.
All distributions qualify as Section 199A dividends, which may be eligible for the 20% qualified business income deduction for non-corporate taxpayers. No portion of the distributions was classified as capital gains or nondividend distributions. The company, a self-administered REIT, maintains a portfolio of approximately 63.1 million square feet of industrial properties, primarily focusing on business distribution space in major Sunbelt markets.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) has scheduled its Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast for February 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. CEO Marshall Loeb and CFO Brent Wood will discuss Q4 results and the 2025 earnings outlook. The company will release financial results after market close on February 6, 2025.
EastGroup is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets, particularly in Texas, Florida, California, Arizona and North Carolina. The company's portfolio includes approximately 63.1 million square feet of space, targeting business distribution facilities in the 20,000 to 100,000 square foot range. As a member of the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 2000 Indexes, EastGroup emphasizes development in supply-constrained submarkets near major transportation features.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) has announced significant business activities in Q4 2024. The company completed two major acquisitions: DFW Global Logistics Centre 5-8 for $76 million, comprising four buildings totaling 492,000 square feet with 100% occupancy, and Akimel Gateway in Phoenix for $83 million, consisting of four buildings totaling 519,000 square feet, also fully leased.
In financial activities, EastGroup sold 914,780 shares at an average price of $174.23, raising approximately $158 million. The company also entered into forward equity sale agreements for 690,953 shares at $175.05 per share, potentially raising $121 million. Additionally, EastGroup settled previous forward equity agreements by issuing 1,704,863 shares for net proceeds of about $305.5 million.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.40 per share, payable on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024. This marks the company's 180th consecutive quarterly distribution, representing an annualized dividend rate of $5.60 per share. The company has maintained or increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with increases in 29 of those years, including the last 13 years consecutively. EastGroup is a REIT focusing on industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets, with a portfolio of approximately 61.8 million square feet.
EastGroup Properties announced significant business activities in November 2024. The company acquired Riverpoint Industrial Park in Atlanta for $88 million, comprising three industrial buildings totaling 779,000 square feet. They're also set to close on four industrial buildings in Dallas for $77 million. In October, they acquired 26 acres in Nashville for $10.1 million for future development.
The company's portfolio is 96.3% leased and 95.7% occupied, with new leases showing rental rate increases averaging 53.1% on a straight-line basis. In Charlotte, Conn's Inc. rejected their 300,000-square-foot lease due to bankruptcy. EastGroup also raised approximately $151 million through stock sales and entered forward equity agreements worth $113 million.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) reported strong Q3 2024 results with FFO of $2.13 per share, up 9.2% from Q3 2023. Net income reached $1.13 per diluted share, compared to $1.07 in Q3 2023. The operating portfolio maintained high occupancy at 96.9% leased and 96.5% occupied. Same Property NOI increased 5.5% on a straight-line basis and 5.9% on a cash basis. Notable achievements include rental rate increases of 50.9% on new and renewal leases, acquisition of a 179,000 square foot property for $36 million, and initiation of two development projects totaling 310,000 square feet. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 10.2% to $1.40 per share.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) has announced its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast, scheduled for October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. CEO Marshall Loeb and CFO Brent Wood will discuss the company's third quarter results, current operations, and 2024 earnings outlook. The financial results will be released on October 23, 2024, after market close.
The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or via webcast on the company's website. A replay will be available until October 31, 2024. EastGroup, a member of the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 1000 Indexes, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focusing on industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets. The company's portfolio includes approximately 60.5 million square feet of space.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) announced recent business activity, highlighting the resilience of the Sunbelt shallow bay industrial market. Key points include:
- Acquisition of Hays Commerce Center 3 & 4 in Austin for $36 million
- Portfolio 97.0% leased and 96.8% occupied as of September 4, 2024
- New and renewal leases signed with significant rental rate increases
- Construction of two development projects in Houston and Austin
- Sale of 162,100 shares of common stock for $30 million
- Forward equity sale agreements for 502,958 shares
- Settlement of previous forward equity sale agreements
CEO Marshall Loeb expressed optimism about market opportunities due to declining industrial construction and improving tenant demand. The company continues to strengthen its balance sheet and is scheduled to participate in upcoming real estate conferences.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) has announced a 10.2% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $1.40 per share from $1.27. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2024. This marks the 179th consecutive quarterly cash distribution and represents an annualized dividend rate of $5.60 per share. EastGroup has maintained or increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with increases in each of the last 13 years.
EastGroup is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focusing on industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets. The company's portfolio includes approximately 60.2 million square feet of space, primarily catering to customers needing 20,000 to 100,000 square feet.
EastGroup Properties (EGP) announced its Q2 2024 results, showcasing significant growth and strategic moves. Net income rose to $1.14 per diluted share, up from $0.97 in Q2 2023. Funds from Operations (FFO) excluding special gains increased by 8.5% to $2.05 per share. The company's same property net operating income grew by 5.3% both on a straight-line and cash basis.
The operating portfolio was 97.4% leased, with rental rates on new and renewal leases increasing by 59.7%. EGP also entered the Raleigh market with a $53 million acquisition and began a new development project in Orlando with projected costs of $13 million.
EPS for H1 2024 increased to $2.37 from $1.99 in H1 2023, driven by higher property net operating income and gains on real estate sales. The company declared a cash dividend of $1.27 per share, maintaining a 31-year streak of increasing or maintaining dividends. EGP's strong balance sheet is highlighted by a debt-to-total market capitalization of 16.9% and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 10.85x for H1 2024.
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