The chart below shows how CTRE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CTRE sees a -2.89% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.00% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.48%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Investment Success: CareTrust REIT successfully executed $1.5 billion in investments during 2024, reflecting a strong and consistent pipeline of activity.
Normalized FFO Increase: The company reported a significant increase in normalized FFO, which rose 68.1% year-over-year to $72.9 million, indicating strong operational performance.
Cash Flow Improvement: Normalized FAD also saw a substantial increase of 63.7% to $74.3 million, showcasing improved cash flow generation.
Normalized FFO Growth: The company achieved a normalized FFO per share growth of 11.1%, reaching $0.40 per share, which is a positive indicator of profitability.
Strong Financial Stability: CareTrust's balance sheet remains strong with a net debt to normalized EBITDA ratio of 0.5 times, demonstrating financial stability.
Strong Liquidity Position: The company has a robust liquidity position with $180 million in cash and $1.2 billion available under its new revolver, providing ample resources for future investments.
Tenant Lease Coverage Stability: CareTrust's top ten tenants have strong lease coverages, averaging 3.02 times EBITDARM, which reflects the financial health of its operators and stability of rental income.
Investment Pipeline Optimism: The company is optimistic about its investment pipeline, with approximately $325 million in potential real estate acquisitions, indicating future growth opportunities.
Negative
Earnings Miss Report: CareTrust REIT, Inc. missed earnings expectations with a reported EPS of $0.32, falling short of the anticipated $0.40.
Earnings vs. Market Expectations: Despite a significant increase in normalized FFO and FAD, the company’s overall earnings did not meet market expectations, indicating potential concerns about future performance.
Normalized FFO Guidance Concerns: The company’s guidance for normalized FFO per share is between $1.68 to $1.72, which may not be sufficient to instill confidence among investors given the previous quarter's performance.
CPI Rent Escalation Risk: The reliance on CPI rent escalations of 2.5% in their guidance may be seen as a risk, especially in a fluctuating economic environment.
Cost of Equity Increase: The company has seen an increase in the cost of equity, which could impact future financing strategies and overall growth potential.
CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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