Kimco Realty (KIM) Meets Q1 FFO Estimates, Reaffirms Outlook
Zacks Investment Research | Apr 26, 2017 09:21PM ET
Retail real estate investment trust (REIT), Kimco Realty Corporation’s (NYSE:KIM) first-quarter 2017 funds from operations (FFO) as adjusted came in at 37 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The prior-year figure was also the same.
Total revenue for the quarter was $293.6 million, down 1.2% from the year-ago quarter. Adjusted revenues came in at $289.4 million, down 1.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue was $289 million.
During the reported quarter, the company recorded strongest leasing volume in the past decade.
Quarter in Details
During the quarter, the company inked 497 new leases, renewals and options, encompassing an area of 4.3 million square feet. This marks the highest leasing volume in any quarter in the last decade.
At quarter end, pro rata occupancy came in at 95.3%, reflecting a contraction of 10 basis points (bps) sequentially.
Same property net operating income (NOI) climbed 2.2% year over year. Pro rata rental-rate leasing spreads moved north 10.9%, with rental rates for new leases and renewals/options, increasing 17.9% and 10.1%, respectively.
Balance Sheet Position
Kimco exited first-quarter 2017 with cash and cash equivalents of around $167.5 million, up from $142.5 million at year-end 2016.
Notably, during the quarter, the company issued a new $400 million unsecured notes with a coupon of 3.80%. Also, the company closed a new $2.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a rate of LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points.
Portfolio Activity
During the quarter, the company disclosed acquisitions of two operating properties for $43.1 million and a purchase of 90% ownership stake in a new mixed-use development project for $10 million.
On the other hand, the company’s first-quarter sales aggregated $113.2 million, with Kimco’s share being $65.8 million. This involved the disposition of eight shopping centers, aggregating 948,000 square feet of space and one land parcel.
Guidance
Kimco has reaffirmed its outlook for 2017. The company projects FFO as adjusted per share in the $1.50–$1.54 band. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is currently pegged at $1.53.
Notably, the company estimates the portfolio occupancy in the range of 95.8–96.2%, same-property NOI (including redevelopments) to grow 2–3%, operating property acquisitions of $300–$400 million and dispositions of $250–$350 million.
Dividend Update
Kimco’s board of directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of 27 cents. The dividend will be paid on Jul 17, 2017, to shareholders of record as of Jul 6.
Our Viewpoint
With premium properties in high-income and high-growth areas, Kimco is well poised to grow.
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