Strong Occupancy and Resident Retention
Portfolio started the year with ~97% occupancy; Q1 occupancy in the mid-96% range. Resident retention at an all-time high and 300 basis points higher year-over-year; reported turnover of ~29% (substantially below historical averages).
Same-Store Revenue and Blended Lease Rate Growth
Year-over-year same-store revenue growth of +90 basis points. Blended lease rate growth of 1.6% in Q1 and management expects 1.5%–2.0% blended growth in H1; company notes each 1% of blended growth is roughly $7 million of annual NOI benefit.
Strong Renewal Performance
Renewal rate growth of 5.2% in Q1 — up 70 basis points versus the prior year and nearly double 2025 renewal growth, contributing to higher cash flow and lower turnover-driven expense.
Outperformance in Key Coastal Markets
San Francisco: blended lease rate growth ~10% with occupancy in the high-97% range. New York: blended lease rate growth ~7% with occupancy above 98%. Coastal regions posted ~3.1% blends in April (vs. 2.8% in Q1).
Disciplined Capital Allocation and Share Repurchases
Sold four communities for $362 million; repurchased $150 million of stock in the quarter and $268 million since September. Received ~$139 million from DPE repayments. Management emphasizes selling at attractive private prices and buying back shares as accretive.
Development and Strategic Acquisitions Progressing
Ground-up development (3099 Iowa, Riverside) is ahead of schedule and under budget with initial occupancy expected in 2026 (vs. prior 2027). Gained control of a 232-unit Portland community via DPE with expected stabilized yields in the high-5% range and an initial effective yield around 5%.
Enhanced Liquidity and Financial Position
Investment-grade balance sheet with more than $1 billion of liquidity; Q1 FFOA per share of $0.62 (midpoint of guidance) and Q2 FFOA guidance of $0.62–$0.64 (midpoint ~$0.63, ~2% sequential increase expected).
Monthly Dividend Initiative and Shareholder Outreach
Announced transition to a monthly dividend (first residential REIT to do so) to attract high net worth, family office and retail investors. Company highlighted 53 straight years of dividends totaling nearly $9 billion as supporting credibility.