The chart below shows how MAA performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MAA sees a -0.44% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.92% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.06%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Core FFO Performance: Core FFO for the fourth quarter was reported at $2.23 per share, contributing to a full year total of $8.88 per share, aligning with guidance expectations.
Same Store Revenue Increase: Same store revenue for the full year increased by 0.5%, supported by strong occupancy levels averaging 95.6% and low net delinquency at just 0.3% of billed rents.
Interior Unit Upgrades: During 2024, the company completed 5,665 interior unit upgrades, achieving an average rent increase of $106 above non-upgraded units, with plans to renovate closer to 6,000 units in 2025.
Property Acquisition and Projections: The company closed on three properties in 2024, averaging 65% occupancy at closing, projected to deliver NOI yields of 5.9% upon stabilization in 2025 and 2026.
Strong Financial Position: The balance sheet remains strong with over $1 billion in combined cash and borrowing capacity, supporting future investments and maintaining low leverage with net debt to EBITDA at four times.
Negative
Lease Pricing Decline: New lease pricing on a lease over lease basis for the fourth quarter was down 8%, a decline of 260 basis points from the third quarter, indicating significant pricing pressure in the market.
Same Store Revenue Decline: Same store revenue decreased by 0.2% for the fourth quarter, reflecting challenges in maintaining revenue growth amid high competition and new supply.
Decline in Same Store NOI: Projected same store NOI is expected to decline by 1.15% at the midpoint for 2025, driven by a combination of low revenue growth and rising operating expenses.
Projected Core FFO Decline: Core FFO for 2025 is projected to be lower than 2024, with a midpoint guidance of $8.77 per share compared to $8.88 per share in 2024, indicating a potential decline in earnings.
Bond Refinancing Impact: The anticipated refinancing of $400 million in bonds is expected to result in $0.03 of dilution to core FFO due to an increase in effective interest rates from 4.2% to 5%.
Earnings call transcript: Mid-America Apartment Q4 2024 beats EPS forecast
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