Investors with an interest in REIT and Equity Trust - Residential stocks have likely encountered both Centerspace (CSR) and Essex Property Trust (ESS) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores hi ...

Centerspace (NYSE:CSR) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 21, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Josh Klaetsch – Investor Relations Anne Olson - President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary & Executive Trustee Bhairav Patel – Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Grant P. Campbell - Senior Vice President, Investments Conference Call Participants Brad Heffern - RBC Capital Markets Connor Mitchell - Piper Sandler John Kim - BMO Capital Markets Robert Stevenson - Janney Barry Oxford - C ...

Centerspace (CSR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 per share. This compares to FFO of $1.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of 9.91%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post FFO of $1.13 per share when it actually produced FFO of $1.20, delivering a surprise of 6.19%.Over the last four quarters, ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) announced today its financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2023. The tables below show Net Income (Loss), Funds from Operations ("FFO")1, and Core FFO1, all on a per diluted share basis, for the year ended December 31, 2023; Same-Store Revenues, Expenses, and Net Operating Income ("NOI")1 over comparable periods; and Same-Store Weighted Average Occupancy for the three months ended December 31, 2023, September 30, 202 ...

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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) announced today the appointment of Ola Oyinsan Hixon to its Board of Trustees on January 23, 2024. "We are very excited to welcome Ola as a Trustee," said Centerspace President and CEO Anne Olson. "Her extensive portfolio and asset management experience within the real estate space will allow her to provide valuable insight as we scale and position our Company in the coming years." Ms. Hixon is an executive director at PGIM Real Estate and p ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) announced today the tax treatment (Form 1099-DIV) for calendar year 2023 distributions on its common and preferred shares of beneficial interest. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to the specific tax treatment of their Centerspace distributions. Security Description     Record Date     Payable Date     Cash Distribution Per Share   Box 1a Ordinary Taxable Dividend Box 1b Qualified Dividend (1) ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a year-to-date increase in core FFO of 6.8% year-over-year [6] - Same store revenue achieved a 5.7% year-over-year increase, slightly ahead of expectations [7] - Core FFO was reported at $1.20 per diluted share, driven by a 5.4% year-over-year increase in same store NOI [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company executed one-third of its lease expirations in the third quarter, achieving a 3.9% blended lease trade out [7] - New lease trade outs showed a 2.3% increase, while renewals increased by 4.9% [7] - Cost control measures have benefited repairs and maintenance costs, offsetting increased on-site compensation [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Market rent is declining as leasing slows into the fourth quarter, with October showing a blended 0.8% leasing trade out [8] - The company noted that certain markets, particularly Denver and Minneapolis, are experiencing elevated supply pressures [38] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on value-add capital in smart home and smart community categories, targeting implementation in about 50% of total communities by the end of 2024 [10] - The company aims to improve portfolio quality and market exposure through capital recycling, with recent dispositions and acquisitions enhancing its geographic footprint [11][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects supply to moderate in 2024, with a focus on maintaining occupancy levels [25][39] - The company anticipates no relief on insurance costs and expects overall expenses to moderate to 3% to 4% growth [57] - Management expressed optimism about holding revenue and growing NOI next year [47] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with no balance on its line of credit and a weighted average interest rate of 3.46% [20] - The acquisition of Lake Vista apartment homes was completed for $94.5 million, with an attractive interest rate on the assumed mortgage [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the new lease numbers in October? - Management indicated that the new lease numbers are relatively normal for October, but they are feeling some pressure on lease rates [24][25] Question: What is the expected occupancy level for Q4? - The company expects occupancy to be in the mid-94% range, factoring in guidance [41] Question: How is the company managing staffing and retention? - The company is focused on retention through professional development and training opportunities to combat staffing challenges in the industry [60][61] Question: What are the expectations for new supply in the market? - Management noted that while some markets are experiencing elevated supply, they feel insulated due to their portfolio's characteristics [38][39] Question: What is the current state of bad debt? - Bad debt is reported at about 30 to 40 basis points, consistent with pre-COVID trends, and management has not seen significant fraud [52][71]

[Part I. Financial Information](index=3&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents Centerspace's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, highlighting a significant increase in net income to $59.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to real estate sales [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of September 30, 2023, total assets decreased to $1.88 billion due to property sales, while liabilities also decreased, and equity slightly increased Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) | Balance Sheet Item | Sep 30, 2023 (in thousands) | Dec 31, 2022 (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total real estate investments | $1,809,735 | $1,998,723 | | Cash and cash equivalents | $29,701 | $10,458 | | **Total Assets** | **$1,878,281** | **$2,033,301** | | Revolving lines of credit | $0 | $113,500 | | Total Liabilities | $901,362 | $1,066,445 | | Total Equity | $960,359 | $950,296 | | **Total Liabilities & Equity** | **$1,878,281** | **$2,033,301** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) For Q3 2023, net income significantly improved to $9.2 million due to real estate sales, while nine-month net income surged to $59.1 million driven by similar gains Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except EPS) | Metric (in thousands, except EPS) | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $64,568 | $65,438 | $197,241 | $188,868 | | Operating Income | $17,395 | $7,031 | $85,958 | $6,955 | | Net Income (Loss) | $9,169 | $(770) | $59,116 | $(15,076) | | Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders | $6,167 | $(2,130) | $44,661 | $(16,924) | | Diluted EPS | $0.41 | $(0.14) | $2.96 | $(1.11) | - The significant improvement in net income for both the three and nine-month periods of 2023 was primarily driven by gains on the sale of real estate and other investments, amounting to **$11.2 million** and **$71.3 million**, respectively[6](index=6&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash from operating activities increased to $77.4 million, while investing activities provided $185.4 million primarily from real estate sales, leading to a $40.3 million net increase in cash Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $77,420 | $68,973 | | Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities | $185,371 | $(137,140) | | Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities | $(222,485) | $45,916 | | **Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash** | **$40,306** | **$(22,251)** | - The primary driver for the positive cash flow from investing activities was the **$223.3 million** in net proceeds from the sale of real estate, compared to none in the same period of 2022[21](index=21&type=chunk) - Significant uses of cash in financing activities included principal payments on revolving lines of credit (**$189.4M**), notes payable (**$100.0M**), and mortgages payable (**$46.8M**), alongside distributions to shareholders (**$32.8M**)[21](index=21&type=chunk) [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) These notes detail the company's REIT focus on 71 apartment communities, significant property dispositions, a litigation settlement loss, CEO transition costs, and subsequent property acquisition - As of September 30, 2023, Centerspace owned interests in **71 apartment communities** consisting of **12,785 apartment homes**[25](index=25&type=chunk) - During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the company disposed of **13 apartment communities** for an aggregate sales price of **$226.8 million**, resulting in a gain of **$71.4 million**[149](index=149&type=chunk)[150](index=150&type=chunk) - The company recorded a **$2.9 million** loss on a litigation settlement due to a trial judgment concerning water damage caused by a retaining wall at one of its properties[113](index=113&type=chunk)[185](index=185&type=chunk) - On October 11, 2023, subsequent to the quarter end, the company acquired Lake Vista Apartment Homes in Loveland, Colorado, for **$94.5 million**[140](index=140&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=24&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses Q3 2023 financial performance, highlighting a revenue decrease offset by same-store growth, improved net income driven by property sales, increased Core FFO, and strong liquidity - As of September 30, 2023, the company owned interests in **71 apartment communities** with **12,785 apartment homes**, with a historical cost of **$2.3 billion**[120](index=120&type=chunk) - For Q3 2023, revenue decreased by **1.3%** year-over-year, mainly due to dispositions, but this was partially offset by a **5.7%** revenue increase from same-store communities[144](index=144&type=chunk) - The company's liquidity position is strong, with approximately **$285.7 million** available as of September 30, 2023, consisting of **$256.0 million** on lines of credit and **$29.7 million** in cash[82](index=82&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=26&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q3 2023 saw a 1.3% revenue decrease due to dispositions, offset by 5.7% same-store revenue growth, with net income improving significantly due to real estate sale gains Results of Operations (in thousands) | Metric (in thousands) | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $64,568 | $65,438 | (1.3)% | | Same-Store Revenue | $57,949 | $54,838 | 5.7% | | Net Operating Income (NOI) | $37,823 | $38,109 | (0.8)% | | Same-Store NOI | $34,043 | $32,305 | 5.4% | | Net Income (Loss) | $9,169 | $(770) | * | - For the nine months ended Sep 30, 2023, General and Administrative expenses increased **10.4%** to **$15.7 million**, primarily due to **$3.2 million** in executive severance and transition costs related to the CEO's departure[241](index=241&type=chunk) - Interest expense increased by **8.7%** in Q3 and **18.9%** YTD, primarily due to higher interest rates[243](index=243&type=chunk)[267](index=267&type=chunk) [Funds from Operations (FFO) and Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO)](index=31&type=section&id=Funds%20from%20Operations%20(FFO)%20and%20Core%20Funds%20from%20Operations%20(Core%20FFO)) Q3 2023 FFO per share slightly decreased to $1.15, while Core FFO per share increased to $1.20, with nine-month Core FFO growing to $3.56 due to strong performance and non-core item adjustments Per Share Data | Per Share Data | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | FFO per share and Unit - diluted | $1.15 | $1.13 | $3.15 | $3.16 | | Core FFO per share and Unit - diluted | $1.20 | $1.15 | $3.56 | $3.25 | - Core FFO for the nine months ended Sep 30, 2023, includes adjustments to exclude **$3.2 million** in severance and transition costs and a **$3.2 million** loss on litigation settlement and related trial costs[299](index=299&type=chunk)[272](index=272&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=34&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintained strong liquidity of $285.7 million as of September 30, 2023, utilizing proceeds from property sales and new mortgages to repay debt and fund capital improvements - Total liquidity was approximately **$285.7 million** as of September 30, 2023, up from **$153.0 million** at year-end 2022[82](index=82&type=chunk) - During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the company repaid its **$100.0 million** term loan in full and made net repayments of **$113.5 million** on its revolving line of credit[85](index=85&type=chunk)[284](index=284&type=chunk) - The company repurchased **124,000 common shares** for **$6.7 million** during the first nine months of 2023, with **$14.2 million** remaining authorized for purchase under the program as of quarter-end[284](index=284&type=chunk)[88](index=88&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=38&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risk stems from interest rate fluctuations affecting debt obligations, and it does not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes - Centerspace's main market risk is from fluctuations in interest rates on its debt obligations, which can impact operating results and cash flows[287](index=287&type=chunk)[314](index=314&type=chunk) - The company states it does not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes[287](index=287&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=39&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - The CEO and CFO concluded that as of September 30, 2023, the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective[288](index=288&type=chunk) - There were no material changes to the company's internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter of 2023[316](index=316&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=40&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=40&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no material pending legal proceedings beyond ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business - The company is not involved in any material pending legal proceedings outside of ordinary, routine litigation[290](index=290&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=40&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the previously disclosed risk factors were reported for the quarter - No material changes to risk factors were reported for the quarter[98](index=98&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=40&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company issued 8,553 unregistered Common Shares in exchange for Units and detailed equity securities repurchases during the quarter - On July 31, 2023, the company issued **8,553 unregistered Common Shares** to limited partners in exchange for their Units, relying on a private offering exemption[291](index=291&type=chunk) Equity Securities Repurchases | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | July 2023 | 0 | N/A | | August 2023 | 60 | $61.27 | | September 2023 | 380 | $63.70 | | **Total Q3 2023** | **440** | **$63.37** | - As of September 30, 2023, the maximum dollar amount that may yet be purchased under the company's share repurchase program is **$14,234,010**[99](index=99&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=40&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) No trustees or executive officers adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading plans during the third quarter of 2023 - No trustees or executive officers adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading plans during the quarter[108](index=108&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=41&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the quarterly report, including CEO and CFO certifications and interactive data files - The report includes CEO and CFO certifications pursuant to Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act[327](index=327&type=chunk)

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue growth was strong, achieving 7% to 10% increases across same-store portfolios compared to the same quarter last year [7] - Core FFO grew by 10.8% year-over-year, with a year-to-date increase of 10% [11] - NOI increased by 12.1% year-over-year and 7.2% sequentially [16] - Same-store revenues increased by 8.5% year-over-year, while same-store expenses grew by 3.3% [16] - Core FFO guidance raised to $4.65 per diluted share, an increase of $0.23 from the previous midpoint [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same-store new lease trade-outs achieved a 5.2% increase, while same-store renewals saw a 7% increase [7] - Blended rent increase was 4.9% for the quarter, with July showing 4.6% for new lease trade-outs and 4.1% for renewals [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced consistent strength in leasing across its markets, with a focus on the Mountain West region for future acquisitions [15][30] - The transaction market remains slow for institutional quality products, but there is significant demand for well-located and stable products [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a deep value-add pipeline and plans to invest approximately $100 million in new acquisitions [14][21] - There is a strategic shift towards expanding the Mountain West portfolio, particularly targeting Denver [30] - The company aims to maintain flexibility in its balance sheet while advancing portfolio composition initiatives [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the operational performance and the ability to raise guidance for the remainder of the year [11][22] - There is an expectation of normal seasonality in leasing and revenue trends, with continued discipline on expenses [14] - Management noted that while insurance costs are expected to remain steady in the short term, a significant increase is anticipated next year [32] Other Important Information - The company recorded a loss on litigation settlement of $2.9 million during the second quarter [17] - Total liquidity stands at over $245 million, with leverage at an all-time low of 6.5x [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the things that were boosting the second quarter results that you don't expect to be as recurring? - Management acknowledged that while some trends are expected to continue, they built in room for potential changes in turn costs and utilities due to heavy expirations [25][26] Question: Is there a reduction in renewals in July typical on a seasonal basis? - Management clarified that lower renewals reflect lease rates from the end of the first quarter and expect a slight uptick as they head into fall [27] Question: Are you looking at any new markets for acquisitions? - Management confirmed a focus on expanding the Mountain West portfolio, particularly in Denver and surrounding areas [30] Question: What are the expectations for insurance costs over the next couple of quarters? - Management indicated that insurance costs are expected to remain steady in the short term, with a significant increase anticipated next year [32] Question: What is driving the large increase in guidance now? - Management attributed the increase to strong operating results and the successful transition in executive leadership, which provided certainty in G&A costs [36][38] Question: What markets are showing the strongest and least strongest blended growth? - Strongest growth is seen in Omaha and St. Cloud, driven by value-add spend over the last 18 months [69]