Phillips Edison reports Q1 core FFO 69c, consensus 67c

Reports Q1 revenue $190.741M, consensus $183.87M. Jeff Edison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PECO stated: “We are pleased to report another quarter of solid results, including Core FFO per share growth of 6.2%, reflecting the strength of our high-quality portfolio. Our grocery-anchored and necessity-based shopping centers are driving steady traffic and market-leading pricing power. While the macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, PECO is positioned to provide both stability and continued growth. Our disciplined execution and the continued strength of the operating environment give us confidence in our ability to increase guidance for Core FFO per share, which reflects year-over-year growth of 5.8% at the midpoint.”