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EastGroup Properties Inc. reports developments as 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. Its updates center on business distribution space for location-sensitive customers, development projects, value-add acquisitions, leasing activity, occupancy trends and properties clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets.
Recurring news also covers quarterly operating results and REIT measures such as FFO, property net operating income and same-property performance. EastGroup announcements frequently include dividend declarations, distribution tax treatment, debt financing, earnings calls and management commentary on demand, supply and leasing conditions across its industrial portfolio.
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.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) will hold its Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on July 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET. CEO Marshall Loeb and CFO Brent Wood will discuss the company's quarterly results, operations, and 2024 earnings outlook. Financial results will be released after market close on July 23, 2024, with details available on EastGroup's website.
The live call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or via webcast. Replays will be available until July 31, 2024, by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or through the company's website. EastGroup, an S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 1000 member, specializes in industrial properties in key Sunbelt markets, with a portfolio of approximately 60 million square feet.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) has reported significant recent business activities.
In May, they acquired a 275,000 sq ft industrial property in Raleigh for $54M, marking their entry into this growing market.
Their portfolio is 97.7% leased and 97.0% occupied as of May 30, 2024.
EastGroup signed 1,232,000 sq ft of new and renewal leases in Q2 2024 with rental increases averaging 69.6% on a straight-line basis and 49.0% on a cash basis.
They issued 420,370 shares of common stock, raising approximately $76M and entered into forward equity agreements for 135,662 shares, potentially raising $23M.
EastGroup's management will present at Nareit's REITweek on June 5, 2024.
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) announced its 178th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $1.27 per share, payable on July 15, 2024, for shareholders of record on June 28, 2024. This reflects an annualized dividend rate of $5.08 per share. EastGroup has consistently increased or maintained its dividend for 31 years, with increases in each of the last 12 years. The company, part of the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 1000 Indexes, specializes in industrial properties in Sunbelt markets like Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, and North Carolina. EastGroup aims to maximize shareholder value through high-quality, location-sensitive business distribution spaces, owning approximately 60 million square feet in its portfolio.
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