The chart below shows how NNN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, NNN sees a -1.23% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.20% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.71%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Core FFO and AFFO Growth: NNN REIT achieved a 1.8% growth in core FFO for 2024, reaching $3.32 per share, alongside a 2.8% increase in AFFO per share, totaling $3.35 for the year.
High Occupancy Rate: The company reported a strong occupancy rate of 98.5% at year-end, which is above the long-term average of approximately 98%.
Property Investment Highlights: During the fourth quarter, NNN REIT invested $217 million in 31 new properties, achieving an initial cap rate of 7.6% and an expected long-term yield of 8.8%.
Strategic Asset Dispositions: The company successfully executed nearly $150 million in dispositions at a cap rate of 7.3%, enhancing the overall strength of the portfolio through strategic asset management.
Strong Balance Sheet Stability: NNN REIT maintained a robust balance sheet with a net debt to gross book assets ratio of 40.5%, down 150 basis points from the previous year, and ended the year with no amounts outstanding on its $1.2 billion bank line.
Negative
Occupancy Rate Decline: Occupancy decreased to 98.5%, down 80 basis points for the quarter due to challenges with two specific tenants, indicating potential instability in rental income.
Flat Core FFO Results: Core FFO results for Q4 2024 were flat at $0.82 per share compared to the previous year, reflecting stagnation in earnings growth despite expectations for improvement.
Tenant Lease Rejections Impact: The company reported a significant impact from two troubled tenants, Badcock and Frisch's, with Badcock rejecting leases on 32 properties, resulting in a loss of $5.2 million in annual base rent, which is 0.6% of total ABR.
Rental Income Impact: Frisch's properties, which represented 1.5% of annual base rent, saw no rent paid in Q4, leading to a potential long-term impact on revenue as the eviction process is ongoing.
Rising Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses for 2024 were reported at $43.4 million, representing 5.1% of total revenues, indicating a higher cost structure that could pressure margins moving forward.
Earnings call transcript: NNN REIT Q4 2024 beats EPS estimates, stock rises
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