Real estate investment trust Invitation Homes INVH.N reported first-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, helped by high occupancy and renewal rates.
The largest U.S. landlord of single-family homes has long benefited from a chronic housing shortage across the country, helping to keep occupancy levels high and support steady rent increases over time.
The Dallas, Texas-based REIT reported first-quarter revenue of $734 million, compared with analysts' estimate of $680.2 million, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Shares of the company were up 1.21% after the bell.
The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook.
"Occupancy is climbing, new lease rent growth turned positive in April, and our residents continue to stay longer," CEO Dallas Tanner said.
It reported same-store new lease rent growth of 3.7%, reflecting rental increases for new tenants.
(Reporting by Megha Kumari in Bengaluru; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)