The chart below shows how SUI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SUI sees a +1.41% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.76% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.20%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Asset Sales Proceeds: In the third quarter, Sun Communities disposed of eight manufactured housing communities for approximately $300 million, along with two manufactured housing land parcels for $37 million, bringing total proceeds from asset sales to $392 million year-to-date.
Debt Reduction and Rate Mix: As of September 30, total debt stood at $7.36 billion, a reduction of approximately $450 million from the end of 2023, and our floating to fixed rate mix currently stands at approximately 6%, down from 21% two years ago.
Core FFO Performance Analysis: For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, Sun reported core FFO per share of $2.34, reflecting a 0.5% increase driven by a 2.8% increase in revenues, offset by a 7.7% increase in expenses.
Rent Increase Notifications: In the manufactured housing segment, nearly 35% of our residents received rent increase notices for 2025 at the end of October with an average increase of 5.2%.
Projected Rental Rate Increases: We anticipate strong rental rate increases in 2025, with expectations of 5.2% in manufactured housing, 5.1% in annual RV, and 3.7% in the UK and marinas segments.
Negative
Core FFO Performance: The company reported a core FFO per share of $2.34, which is below expectations.
North America NOI Analysis: Total North America same-property NOI increased by only 0.5%, driven by a 2.8% increase in revenues offset by a 7.7% increase in expenses.
Q3 Results Disappointment: The third quarter results and adjusted 2024 guidance are below both our and the market's expectations, leading to disappointment in performance.
RV Segment NOI Decline: The RV segment faced a 6.9% decline in same-property NOI, largely attributed to a 10.4% reduction in transient revenue.
Quarterly Performance Challenges: The company acknowledged that the quarter was bad, and they are responsible for it, indicating challenges in achieving expense objectives.
Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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