Higher Than Expected Revenue and NOI Growth
Second quarter year-over-year same-store revenue and NOI growth of 2.5% and 2.9%, respectively, exceeded expectations due to blended lease rate growth of 2.8%, higher occupancy at 96.9%, and a 10% income growth from rentable items.
Raised Full Year Same-Store Growth Guidance
Based on year-to-date performance, UDR raised its full year 2025 same-store growth guidance for revenue, increasing the midpoint by 25 basis points to a new range of 1.75% to 3.25%.
Top Workplace Winner and New CFO
UDR was named Top Workplace Winner in the real estate industry for the second consecutive year and welcomed Dave Bragg as the new Chief Financial Officer.
Favorable Occupancy and Pricing Power
Occupancy averaged 96.9% in the second quarter, and strategic decisions in lease management led to favorable pricing power and reduced concessions.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
UDR maintains a strong balance sheet with more than $1.1 billion of liquidity and a low debt maturity schedule through 2026, reducing refinancing risk.