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Morguard Q2 normalized FFO falls as vacancy weighs on revenue

Morguard Q2 normalized FFO falls as vacancy weighs on revenue


Overview

  • Canada real estate firm's Q2 revenue from properties fell 1.4% on higher office and residential vacancy

  • Q2 net income rose 61.6% yr/yr, driven by higher non-cash net fair value gains

  • Normalized FFO for Q2 declined 4.4% yr/yr


Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific financial guidance or outlook commentary for future periods


Result Drivers

  • HIGHER VACANCY - Co said increased vacancy in office and multi-suite residential segments reduced Q2 revenue and NOI

  • FAIR VALUE GAINS - Net income rose mainly due to higher non-cash net fair value gains on investments and properties

  • HOTEL SEGMENT - Hotel revenue grew on higher average daily rates, though occupancy declined


Company press release: ID:nCNWcHDBNa


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q2 Net Income

C$88.6 mln

Q2 Normalized Funds from Operations

C$53.5 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the real estate rental, development & operations peer group is "buy."

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Morguard Corp is C$145.00, about 27.2% above its August 4 closing price of C$114.00

  • The stock recently traded at 5 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 6 three months ago


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  • Aug 4 - Canada's Dream Industrial REIT Q2 net rental income up on portfolio growth


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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