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Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth in Street Retail and ...

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  • Same-Store Growth: Achieved 6.8% same-store growth from the street retail portfolio.

  • Leasing Pipeline: Increased core operating signed not yet open pipeline by over 15%.

  • New Leases: Signed new core leases totaling over $5 million in ABR, with 95% from street retail.

  • Acquisitions: Completed over $370 million of acquisitions year-to-date, including $175 million not previously announced.

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: Reported at 5.7 times for the quarter.

  • Same-Store NOI Growth: Reported 4.1% same-store NOI growth, with street retail growing 6.8%.

  • Occupancy: Declined by approximately 140 basis points during the quarter, expected to increase to 94%-95% by year-end.

  • FFO Guidance: Raised full-year guidance due to strong portfolio performance and acquisitions.

  • External Growth: Closed over $800 million in core and investment management transactions over the last six to nine months.

Release Date: April 30, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) reported strong internal growth, particularly in the Street retail segment, with a 6.8% same-store growth from this portfolio.

  • The company has a robust leasing pipeline, with over $6 million in additional leases in advanced stages of negotiation, indicating continued demand.

  • Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) completed over $370 million in acquisitions year-to-date, enhancing its portfolio with strategic street retail properties.

  • The company maintains a strong balance sheet with an untapped revolver and forward equity contracts, providing liquidity and flexibility for future growth.

  • Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) raised its full-year guidance due to strong portfolio performance and successful external acquisitions.

Negative Points

  • There is increased uncertainty in the capital markets and economy, which could impact future growth and leasing activities.

  • Inflationary pressures and potential stagflation pose risks to retailer margins and supply chain stability.

  • The company faces challenges from increased costs of capital, affecting both private and public buyers.

  • Occupancy declined by approximately 140 basis points during the quarter, primarily due to the termination of a suburban tenant.

  • The company acknowledges potential risks from policy-driven economic volatility, which could impact future acquisition opportunities and tenant demand.

Q & A Highlights

Q: John, do you think the Signed Not-Yet-Open (SNO) pipeline will continue to accelerate and be higher by year-end 2025, potentially exceeding 6% of Annual Base Rent (ABR)? A: John Gottfried, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, responded that they expect the SNO pipeline to continue growing. With $3 million rolling into the second half of the year, they are optimistic about maintaining growth if they successfully convert leases.