The earnings call presented a generally balanced view with a mix of positive financial growth metrics, strong asset performance, and challenges in specific regions, particularly in the U.S. Despite higher revenue and distributable income, challenges like the decline in DPU and occupancy issues in the U.S. were noted.
Company Guidance
During the Q2 2024 earnings call for CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR), the management provided several key performance metrics and forward guidance. Distributable income for the first half of FY 2024 increased by 1.1% to $313.8 million, while the Distribution Per Unit (DPU) decreased by 2.5% to $0.07524. The REIT's investment properties held steady at $16.87 billion, with a portfolio occupancy rate of 93.2% and a rental reversion of 13.4%. The gearing ratio was healthy at 37.8%, and the cost of debt remained stable at 3.7%. When comparing the first half of FY 2024 to the first half of FY 2023, gross revenue rose by 7.2% to $770.1 million, and Net Property Income (NPI) increased by 3.9% to $528.4 million. For the second half of FY 2024, CLAR anticipates rental reversion in the high single-digit range and plans to distribute dividends of $0.07524 per unit on September 2. Additionally, the company reported a positive rental reversion of 11.7% for the first half of the year, with the highest demand coming from sectors such as engineering, IT, and data centers in Singapore, and financial services and biomedical sectors overseas.
Positive Distributable Income Growth
Distributable income increased by 1.1% to $313.8 million in the first half of FY 2024.
Gross Revenue Increase
Gross revenue increased by 7.2% to $770.1 million compared to the first half of FY 2023.
High Portfolio Occupancy and Rental Reversion
Portfolio occupancy remained high at 93.2%, with a rental reversion of 13.4% for leases renewed in the first half.
Healthy Gearing and Cost of Debt
Gearing is healthy at 37.8% and the cost of debt remains stable at 3.7%.
Successful Asset Enhancement Initiatives (AEI)
Completed AEI at Pacific Tech Centre increased occupancy from 83.7% to 92.4%.
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (ACDSF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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ACDSF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 25, 2024
$1.99
$2.01
+1.01%
Jul 30, 2024
$1.95
$2.00
+2.56%
Apr 22, 2024
$1.85
$1.83
-1.08%
Feb 01, 2024
$2.15
$2.15
0.00%
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FAQ
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (ACDSF) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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