Core FFO Per Share Growth
Whitestone REIT has achieved robust core FFO per share growth, with a target of 11% for 2024. This growth is attributed to operational improvements and strategic discipline.
Leasing Success
The company delivered its 10th consecutive quarter with leasing spreads above 17%, achieving a combined total straight-line leasing spread of 25.3% for Q3 2024.
Occupancy Improvement
Occupancy improved to 94.1%, with anchor occupancy at 97.4% and small space occupancy at 92.2%, both up 140 basis points year-over-year.
Same-Store NOI Growth
Whitestone REIT increased its same-store net operating income target range, achieving a 4.6% growth in Q3 2024.
Debt Management
The company improved its debt-to-EBITDAre metric to 7.2x and is on track to achieve a 6.6 to 7x target by year-end.
Successful Asset Repositioning
Whitestone REIT successfully remerchandised several centers, increasing traffic and average base rent (ABR) significantly. Examples include Lakeside Market Center and Lion Square center.