Centerspace (CSR)
NYSE:CSR
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$73.00
▲(12.14% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
CSR scores 66 driven primarily by solid cash generation and improving leverage, alongside supportive technical momentum (price above key moving averages with positive MACD). The score is tempered by uneven profitability and top-line volatility (including a sharp TTM revenue decline), plus earnings-call headwinds from Colorado regulatory/RUBS impacts and near-term expense pressure despite reiterated guidance.
Positive Factors
Strong Cash Generation
Centerspace reports consistently positive operating cash flow and free cash flow, with FCF improving into the trailing‑12‑months. Durable cash generation supports dividend coverage, reinvestment into value‑add projects, deleveraging and provides buffer versus earnings volatility.
Negative Factors
Volatile Profitability and Revenue
Earnings and top‑line have swung materially (loss in 2024, recovery in 2025, sharp TTM revenue drop). This earnings volatility undermines predictability of FFO, dividend sustainability and the ability to plan capex or M&A with confidence across the business cycle.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong Cash Generation
Centerspace reports consistently positive operating cash flow and free cash flow, with FCF improving into the trailing‑12‑months. Durable cash generation supports dividend coverage, reinvestment into value‑add projects, deleveraging and provides buffer versus earnings volatility.
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Centerspace Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Weighted Average Occupancy
Share of leasable space that is occupied, weighted by area or revenue; higher occupancy means more consistent rent collection and better utilization of assets, while drops highlight rising vacancy risk and pressure on revenues.
Share of leasable space that is occupied, weighted by area or revenue; higher occupancy means more consistent rent collection and better utilization of assets, while drops highlight rising vacancy risk and pressure on revenues.
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Market Cap
$1.19B
Dividend Yield4.58%
Average Volume (3M)225.99K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.56
Revenue Growth33.21%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees374
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Residential
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.48
Shares Outstanding16,803,148
10 Day Avg. Volume266,135
30 Day Avg. Volume225,989
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.35
Price to Book (P/B)1.54
Price to Sales (P/S)3.16
P/FCF Ratio17.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.80
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit20.54
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.48
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$71.40Price Target Upside9.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.99
Revenue Forecast (FY)$268.60M
Centerspace Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Centerspace is an owner and operator of apartment communities committed to providing great homes by focusing on integrity and serving others. Founded in 1970, as of June 30, 2021, Centerspace owned 62 apartment communities consisting of 11,579 apa...
How the Company Makes Money
Centerspace primarily makes money by earning rental income from leasing apartment units in its multifamily properties. Residents pay recurring monthly rent and may also pay other property-related charges (e.g., fees tied to occupancy and services)...
Centerspace Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 04, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a mix of constructive operational trends and clear near-term headwinds. Positive elements include reiterated full-year guidance, strong April leasing momentum, above-market performance in the Midwest (notably Minneapolis), record absorption and a conservative, well-positioned balance sheet (low rates, long maturities and $267M liquidity). Offsetting these are declines in same-store NOI, flat revenues driven by occupancy declines and RUBS losses in Colorado, elevated near-term expenses (including strategic review costs), a Q1 impairment tied to the review, and a marked slowdown in Denver transaction activity. Management provided detailed explanations for temporary items (timing, true-ups, review-related costs) and expects normalization, supporting confidence in meeting guidance. Overall, the positive operational traction and strong balance sheet slightly outweigh the regional and timing-related negatives.Positive Updates
Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance and Core FFO Outlook
Company reiterated 2026 guidance: core FFO of $4.93 per share (midpoint) and same-store NOI growth of ~75 bps, same-store revenue growth of ~88 bps, and same-store expense growth of ~1.5% at midpoints; Q1 core FFO was $1.12 per diluted share. Management expects to deliver performance within initial guidance ranges.
Negative Updates
Same-Store NOI Decline
Q1 same-store NOI decreased 1.1% year-over-year, driving Q1 core FFO of $1.12 and signaling near-term pressure on operating income.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance and Core FFO Outlook
Company reiterated 2026 guidance: core FFO of $4.93 per share (midpoint) and same-store NOI growth of ~75 bps, same-store revenue growth of ~88 bps, and same-store expense growth of ~1.5% at midpoints; Q1 core FFO was $1.12 per diluted share. Management expects to deliver performance within initial guidance ranges.
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Company Guidance
Centerspace reiterated full-year 2026 guidance with core FFO of $4.93 per diluted share (Q1 core FFO was $1.12) and a NAREIT FFO midpoint of $4.78 (up $0.03), targeting same‑store NOI growth of 75 bps, same‑store revenue growth of 88 bps and same‑store expense growth of 1.5% at the midpoints. Guidance assumes blended gross leasing spreads of ~2%, occupancy in the mid‑95% range and retention of about 52%; management also expects RUBS revenue in Colorado to be down nearly $1.0 million. Modeling assists include strategic‑review costs of $1.0–$1.5 million (primarily in H1), amortization of assumed debt of $1.3 million for the year ($490k in Q2, then ~$215k Q3 and Q4), and an unchanged balance‑sheet profile with a weighted average debt rate of 3.6%, WAM of 6.7 years, $267 million of cash/LOC liquidity versus $98 million of debt maturing through 2027 and an anticipated return of annualized debt/EBITDA to the historical mid‑7x range as quarter timing and one‑time items normalize.Centerspace Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 271.64M | 353.13M | 260.98M | 261.31M | 256.72M | 201.71M |
| Gross Profit | 103.94M | 10.76M | 148.61M | 146.14M | 138.18M | 111.10M |
| EBITDA | 171.06M | 180.67M | 130.74M | 188.83M | 121.32M | 123.00M |
| Net Income | 8.33M | 17.59M | -10.69M | 41.97M | -13.47M | 611.00K |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.89B | 1.93B | 1.91B | 1.93B | 2.03B | 1.94B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.55M | 12.83M | 12.03M | 8.63M | 10.46M | 31.27M |
| Total Debt | 1.02B | 1.02B | 955.38M | 916.02M | 1.01B | 856.05M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.07B | 1.08B | 1.01B | 978.78M | 1.07B | 918.45M |
| Stockholders Equity | 700.91M | 725.10M | 670.46M | 726.39M | 746.10M | 797.36M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 70.05M | 64.29M | 41.59M | 30.70M | 35.42M | 48.15M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 94.45M | 98.45M | 98.25M | 89.52M | 91.99M | 84.03M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -27.01M | -26.87M | -50.72M | 120.21M | -160.09M | -267.23M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -75.23M | -69.06M | -43.67M | -212.35M | 41.37M | 214.51M |
Centerspace Technical Analysis
Positive
65.10
Price Trends
63.33
Positive
63.36
Positive
61.03
Positive
Market Momentum
0.99
Positive
53.94
Neutral
44.70
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CSR, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 65.1 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 67.45, above the 50-day MA of 63.33, and above the 200-day MA of 61.03, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.99 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 53.94 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 44.70 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CSR.
Centerspace Risk Analysis
Centerspace disclosed 55 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Centerspace reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Centerspace Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $1.78B | -31.52 | 6.36% | 2.17% | 7.11% | ― | |
68 Neutral | $1.31B | 39.55 | 3.22% | 5.66% | 9.12% | -7.55% | |
66 Neutral | $1.19B | -18.78 | 1.15% | 4.58% | 33.21% | ― | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
55 Neutral | $749.91M | -23.50 | -10.30% | 7.06% | -1.46% | 0.65% | |
54 Neutral | $273.68M | -22.46 | -6.77% | 6.98% | 1.24% | -34.65% | |
46 Neutral | $611.39M | -10.01 | 176.90% | 7.42% | -16.20% | 99.72% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
CSR
Centerspace
67.07
8.72
14.95%
AIV
Apartment Investment & Management
4.25
0.04
0.97%
VRE
Veris Residential
19.00
4.53
31.28%
UMH
Umh
15.38
-0.08
-0.50%
BRT
BRT Apartments
14.54
0.21
1.44%
NXRT
NexPoint Residential
29.30
-2.46
-7.75%
Centerspace Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Centerspace Reaffirms 2026 Outlook and Highlights Portfolio Strength
Positive
May 8, 2026
On May 8, 2026, Centerspace released an investor presentation outlining financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and year-to-date trends, showing leasing spreads returning to typical seasonal patterns and strong resid...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Centerspace Announces Upcoming Board Trustee Retirement Plans
Neutral
Mar 12, 2026
On March 11, 2026, Centerspace announced that trustee Emily Nagle Green will retire from the Board of Trustees at the conclusion of her term following the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 13, 2026. Green, who has served o...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Centerspace Outlines 2026 Outlook and Portfolio Strategy
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
On February 27, 2026, Centerspace released an investor presentation outlining 2025 performance and its 2026 financial outlook, showing modest same-store revenue growth guidance centered around 0.9% and NOI growth around 0.8%, alongside Core FFO pe...
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