EastGroup Properties (EGP) News
Market Cap: $9.11B
Avg Volume: 446.17K
Industry: REIT - Industrial
Sector: Real Estate
EastGroup Properties Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
JACKSON, Miss. , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that it will hold its First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
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EastGroup Properties Q4: Another Reason To Own This Industrial REIT
EastGroup Properties, Inc. is a high performing industrial REIT with proven growth strategy. Q4 2024 results showed growth in FFO and acquisitions, with a 97.1% leased portfolio, indicating strong future income and dividend potential. EGP has a proven strategy, outperforming the S&P 500 Index over 10 years, with a current 3.12% yield and a history of rising dividends.
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CIO vs. EGP: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either City Office REIT (CIO) or EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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3 REITs To Buy Before They Hike Their Dividend
REIT dividend payments continue to grow. Some REITs are growing at a double-digit rate. I highlight three undervalued REITs to buy before they hike their dividend again.
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Tariff Turbulence
US equity markets tumbled this week - suffering its worst week in six months - as disappointing employment reports and fast-shifting tariff policy failed to improve skittish investor sentiment. Reminiscent of Fed Chair Powell's infamous August 2022 "some pain ahead" speech, the Trump Administration warned of a "little disturbance" and a necessary "detox period" for the U.S. economy. Softer-than-expected employment data this week fueled doubts that sweeping overhauls to trade policy and fiscal spending can be accomplished without risking a recession.
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EastGroup Properties Announces 181st Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend
JACKSON, Miss. , March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.40 per share payable on April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record of Common Stock on March 31, 2025.
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Winners Of REIT Earnings Season
In Part 2 of our Earnings Recap, we present a sector-by-sector breakdown of the Winners of REIT Earnings Season, discussing incremental positives/negatives and noting the individual standouts. Healthcare REITs were the leaders this earnings season, with results showing robust momentum in senior housing fundamentals, while tenant operator issues improved across other healthcare sub-sectors. Results from Net Lease, Casino, and Residential Mortgage REITs - several of the most rate-sensitive sectors - were also surprisingly steady despite the interest rate turbulence in late 2024.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Recent Business Activity and Participation in Upcoming Conference
JACKSON, Miss. , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "we", "our", "us" or "EastGroup") announced today its recent business activity.
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CIO or EGP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either City Office REIT (CIO) or EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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My Top 10 REITs For 2025 (Revisited)
I screened for high-quality, competitively advantaged REITs to deliver 29% annualized returns in 2025; the portfolio is on target with a 5.4% YTD return. Top performers include Terreno (+13.5%), EastGroup (+12.7%), and Realty Income (+7.9%), while Ryman Hospitality (-4.6%) and Alexandria (-0.7%) lag. Strong balance sheets and strategic market positioning are key factors for REITs like EastGroup, Terreno, and Rexford, supporting my buy and strong buy ratings.
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EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE:EGP ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 7, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Marshall Loeb - President and Chief Executive Officer Keena Frazier - Director of Leasing Statistics Brent Wood - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Berger - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Alexander Goldfarb - Piper Sandler & Co. Craig Mailman - Citigroup Inc. AJ Peak - KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. Richard Anderson - Wedbush Securities Nicholas Thillman - Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Eric Borden - BMO Capital Markets Blaine Heck - Wells Fargo Securities Steve Sakwa - Evercore ISI Michael Carroll - RBC Capital Markets Ronald Kamdem - Morgan Stanley Omotayo Okusanya - Deutsche Bank AG Vince Tibone - Green Street Advisors Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the EastGroup Properties, Inc. Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast.
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EastGroup Properties: Solid Q4 Results
EastGroup Properties (EGP 0.45%), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on industrial properties primarily in the Sunbelt, reported its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 6. Earnings per share (EPS) of $1.16 slightly beat expectations of $1.15, while revenue of $164 million came in slightly below the expected $166 million.
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EastGroup Properties (EGP) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for EastGroup Properties (EGP) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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EastGroup Properties (EGP) Lags Q4 FFO and Revenue Estimates
EastGroup Properties (EGP) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.16 per share. This compares to FFO of $2.03 per share a year ago.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders of $1.16 Per Diluted Share for Fourth Quarter 2024 Compared to $1.35 Per Diluted Share for Fourth Quarter 2023 (Gains on Sales of Real Estate Investments Were $13 Million, or $0.28 Per Diluted Share, in Fourth Quarter 2023; There Were No Sales in Fourth Quarter 2024) Funds from Operations ("FFO") Excluding Gain on Involuntary Conversion and Business Interruption Claims of $2.15 Per Diluted Share for Fourth Quarter 2024 Compared to $2.03 Per Diluted Share for Fourth Quarter 2023, an Increase of 5.9% Same Property Net Operating Income for the Same Property Pool Excluding Income From Lease Terminations Increased 3.6% on a Straight-Line Basis and 3.4% on a Cash Basis for Fourth Quarter 2024 Compared to the Same Period in 2023 Operating Portfolio was 97.1% Leased and 96.1% Occupied as of December 31, 2024; Average Occupancy of Operating Portfolio was 95.8% for Fourth Quarter 2024 as Compared to 98.1% for Fourth Quarter 2023 Rental Rates on New and Renewal Leases Increased an Average of 46.6% on a Straight-Line Basis Acquired Three Operating Properties Containing 1,790,000 Square Feet and 26.8 Acres of Development Land for Approximately $257 Million Started Construction of Five Development Projects Totaling 802,000 Square Feet with Projected Total Costs of Approximately $125 Million Transferred One Development Project Containing 357,000 Square Feet to the Operating Portfolio Full Year 2024 Highlights Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders of $4.66 Per Diluted Share for 2024 Compared to $4.42 Per Diluted Share for 2023 (Gains on Sales of Real Estate Investments Were $9 Million, or $0.18 Per Diluted Share, in 2024 Compared to $18 Million, or $0.40 Per Diluted Share, in 2023) FFO Excluding Gain on Involuntary Conversion and Business Interruption Claims of $8.31 Per Diluted Share for 2024 Compared to $7.70 Per Diluted Share for 2023, an Increase of 7.9% Same Property Net Operating Income for the Same Property Pool Excluding Income From Lease Terminations Increased 4.8% on a Straight-Line Basis and 5.6% on a Cash Basis for 2024 Compared to 2023 Average Occupancy of Operating Portfolio was 96.8% for 2024 as Compared to 98.0% for 2023 Rental Rates on New and Renewal Leases Increased an Average of 53.0% on a Straight-Line Basis Acquired Six Operating Properties Containing 2,474,000 Square Feet and 61.1 Acres of Development Land for Approximately $404 Million Started Construction of 10 Development Projects Totaling 1,585,000 Square Feet with Projected Total Costs of Approximately $230 Million Transferred Seven Development Projects Containing 1,519,000 Square Feet to the Operating Portfolio JACKSON, Miss. , Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "we", "us" or "EastGroup") announced today the results of its operations for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
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CHCT or EGP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks are likely familiar with Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT) and EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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The Ten Commandments Of REIT Investing
The Chilton REIT Strategy, founded by Bruce Garrison, has achieved an annualized total return of +9.3% gross of fees over 20 years. Successful REITs are characterized by strong management, a focused strategy, high insider ownership, and financial strength, as outlined in 'The Ten Commandments of REIT Investing.' Public REITs, with superior balance sheets and access to capital, are well-positioned to outperform private equity alternatives in a higher interest rate environment.
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EastGroup Properties Announces the Income Tax Treatment of its 2024 Distributions
JACKSON, Miss. , Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today the income tax treatment of its 2024 distributions as described below.
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10 Stocks I'm Buying As A New Government Takes Power
Global warming isn't just a "woke" issue; it has real financial implications for energy investments. DOGE has lofty and worthy goals, but the reality is that Congress controls the purse strings. Delayed Onset Tariff Syndrome (DOTS) will impact global trade and investment strategies. Exactly how remains in question.
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7 Stocks I'm Buying Amid This Goldilocks (For Now) Economy
There is an often overlooked difference between income investing and dividend growth investing. The two are not the same. Timely charts showing that inflation is even more subdued than the official CPI metrics show, but also what threatens to disrupt the disinflationary trend. A discussion of three books dividend growth investors would benefit from reading. Only one is specifically about dividend growth investing.
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California REITs see rating upgrades in the wake of fires
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on REIT performance post-California wildfires.
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EastGroup Properties: Buy The Drop On This Wonderful Bargain
EastGroup Properties is trading at a 52-week low, presenting a buying opportunity for long-term income and growth investors. EGP focuses on high-demand, supply-constrained Sunbelt markets with multi-tenant Shallow Bay properties, supporting resilience and growth potential. It's demonstrated consistent FFO growth, high occupancy rates, and a strong balance sheet with low debt-to-EBITDA, supporting its 3.6% dividend yield.
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EGP: Rising Dividends With Industrial Real Estate
EastGroup Properties Inc. (EGP) is an industrial real estate investment trust with a long history of paying and growing dividends. Recent acquisitions and high occupancy rates demonstrate EGP's effective management and growth strategy, combining development and acquisition to maximize shareholder value. Despite recent price declines, EGP's historical performance and potential rebound in a rate-cutting environment make it an attractive buy-and-hold investment.
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A Dozen Stocks I'm Buying As Rising Interest Rates Break The Market
Interest rate peaks often cause short-term S&P 500 selloffs, especially for REITs. I retain hope that REITs may decouple from 10-year Treasury yields once rates stabilize. Baby Boomers' economic impact is profound, influencing inflation, wages, and consumption patterns, with Millennials having a smaller effect at later ages in life. Debating whether dividend growth investors should buy Magnificent 7 stocks, I find GOOGL compelling for its reasonable valuation and growth potential.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
JACKSON, Miss. , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that it will hold its Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
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World Beaters' 2024 Performance Review
One year ago, I selected a portfolio of 10 REITs for their double-digit dividend growth, believing they would outperform on share price and deliver superior total return. In this article, I hold myself accountable. The World Beaters portfolio underperformed in share price, contrary to expectations, achieving a total return of (-3.48)%. The portfolio ended the year out yielding the VNQ by 12 bps, but did not achieve the anticipated share price outperformance, despite sterling operating results.
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Ready, Set, REIT: Why 2025 Could Be A Breakout Year
The commercial real estate sector, valued at $26 trillion, offers diverse opportunities despite low growth and commoditized assets, with REITs providing accessible and liquid investment options. Rising interest rates have pressured REIT performance, yet current valuations present attractive opportunities, especially in sectors like data centers, telecommunications, and warehousing. Despite a challenging 2024, REITs remain financially robust with low leverage and strong access to capital, positioning them well for a potential rebound.
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REITs Say 'Good Riddance' To 2024
U.S. equity markets sputtered in a choppy final week of 2024 as investors returned from the holidays with trepidation following the best two-year run for the S&P 500 since 1997-1998. The S&P 500 finished lower by 0.5% on the week, requiring a late-week rebound to pare steep declines following a historically ugly stretch of losses in the Christmas-to-New-Year period. Treasury yields posted a weekly decline for the first time in a month, pressured by a relatively weak slate of economic data, including soft PMI employment metrics and mortgage demand.
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EastGroup Boosts Portfolio With Acquisitions in Existing Submarkets
EPG continues its recent spate of acquisitions, further strengthening its foothold in existing submarkets.
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REIT Renaissance: The Golden Era?
I'm optimistic about 2025, expecting a REIT renaissance driven by corporate tax cuts, tariffs, and reduced regulation under President Trump's new administration. Corporate tax cuts will incentivize business creation, benefiting REIT tenants and boosting rent quality, despite REITs being pass-through entities. Trump's tariffs could lead to increased U.S. investments, benefiting REITs leasing space to companies building new factories and warehouses.
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My Top 10 REITs For 2025
Over 15 years, I've seen the REIT sector evolve, allowing small investors to own diverse properties like cell towers, data centers, and casinos. Inspired by Warren Buffett, I analyze REITs by their competitive advantages and financials, focusing on those with wide moats and trading at a margin of safety. My Top 10 REITs for 2025 include EastGroup, Terreno Realty, Rexford Industrial, VICI Properties, American Tower, Realty Income, Ryman Hospitality, Alexandria Real Estate, Americold, and NNN REIT.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Recent Business Activity
JACKSON, Miss. , Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "we", "us" or "EastGroup") announced today its recent business activity.
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Why I Just Bought More of These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks in My Retirement Account and Expect to Continue Loading Up on Their Shares in 2025
I'm packing my retirement account with dividend-paying stocks. The thesis is simple: Dividend stocks have historically outperformed non-payers by a wide margin.
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8 Stocks I'm Buying As I Hone My Buying Strategy For 2025
I visualize my portfolio as a galley ship with rowers (steady compounders) and sails (high-yielding securities) for balanced growth and income. In 2025, my goal is to refocus on rowers to enhance dividend growth, using Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) as a primary vehicle. I've sold high-risk stocks and reinvested in higher-yielding, safer options, but my portfolio is now too weighted towards immediate income.
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10 Stocks I'm Buying As REITs Have Never Looked So Good
The recent market selloff, driven by the Fed's revised rate-cut forecast, has made high-quality REITs attractively priced for long-term dividend growth investors. Despite poor stock price performance, REITs have strong fundamentals, with favorable earnings yield spreads and dividend yields compared to the broader market. REITs are undervalued due to being treated as bond proxies, but their strong commercial real estate fundamentals and historical outperformance post-Fed rate cuts suggest a buying opportunity.
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Buy The Dip: 2 REITs Getting Way Too Cheap
Some REITs suffered a dip in recent weeks. As a result, they have become cheap again. We highlight 2 of our favorite buy-the-dip opportunities.
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Sector Spotlight: Industrial REITs - Still A Real Estate Darling?
The industrial REIT sector has seen significant price corrections due to changing macroeconomic factors, making current pricing more investible. Investor enthusiasm has waned, reflected in falling AFFO multiples from 35.5x in 2021 to 20.5x recently. Despite strong demand, new supply has suppressed rent growth and occupancy, leading to tepid SSNOI growth.
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9 Stocks I'm Buying As The Market Reaches A Rare Level Of Speculative Fervor
The U.S. stock market is highly valued, driven by Big Tech and AI investments, with speculative fervor reminiscent of the late 1990s. Some REITs, like W.P. Carey, face challenges due to poor capital allocation and strategic missteps, leading to underperformance compared to tech stocks. Many other REITs, however, have been beaten down due to short-term supply headwinds and their treatment as bond proxies.
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PINE vs. EGP: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Alpine Income (PINE) or EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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EastGroup Properties Announces 180th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend
JACKSON, Miss. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "EastGroup") announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.40 per share payable on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record of Common Stock on December 31, 2024.
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12 REITs Poised For Potential Outperformance
As REIT prices rise, high-yield opportunities dwindle, making this a good time to focus on dividend growth for better long-term returns. Dividend growth stocks, despite lower initial yields, can surpass higher-yielding stocks over time, offering better yield on cost. Dividend growers often outperform the REIT average in total returns, driven by strong AFFO growth and superior gains in stock price.
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The 8 Stocks And 1 ETF On My Buy List Going Into December
The market outlook for 2025 is uncertain, with a wide range of possibilities in GDP growth, inflation, and job growth. Government spending cuts led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE initiative are unlikely to meet their ambitious $2 trillion goal due to mandatory spending constraints. Significant cash reserves, like Berkshire Hathaway's $325 billion, suggest potential market caution, but a drop in the Fed Funds Rate below 4% could boost REITs and bonds.
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3 Great Dividend Stocks to Buy for Those With $175 or Less to Invest
One of the many great things about investing in dividend stocks is that they don't typically cost a lot of money, making it easy for beginners to get started. Meanwhile, you can routinely buy more shares as you have additional cash to invest, enabling you to steadily grow your dividend income.
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7 Stocks I'm Buying In Defiance Of Post-Election Euphoria
Some stock sectors exhibit dangerous euphoria, reminiscent of Icarus flying too close to the sun, risking a significant correction. Post-election optimism has inflated valuations in midstream energy, regional banks, investment banks, and insurance companies, raising concerns about sustainability. The threat of mass deportations could impact agricultural REITs like Gladstone Land, affecting labor supply and lease structures.
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3 REITs With High Dividend Growth Prospects In 2025
Not all REITs are created equal. Some are growing far faster than others. We highlight 3 REITs with rapid growth prospects in 2025.
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PINE or EGP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks are likely familiar with Alpine Income (PINE) and EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Firming Inflation Fizzles Optimism
U.S. equity markets posted their worst week in two months as benchmark interest rates jumped to four-month highs after a critical slate of inflation data showed modestly firming price pressures. Fueling bets that the Federal Reserve may have to slow the pace of policy easing, the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index each posted fractional upside surprises in October. After surging nearly 5% last week en route to fresh record highs, the S&P 500 dipped 2.1% on the week, with healthcare and technology stocks under particularly sharp pressure.
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EastGroup Acquires Atlanta Property, Sees Healthy Leasing Activity
EGP's expansion efforts in the thriving Sunbelt, shallow bay industrial market align with broader trends in the industrial real estate market.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Recent Business Activity and Participation in Upcoming Conferences
JACKSON, Miss. , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "we", "us" or "EastGroup") announced today its recent business activity.
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Why REITs Will Pummel Stocks In 2025
REITs have strongly outperformed the S&P 500 in the recent past. I expect this strong outperformance to continue. There are two reasons for this.
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EastGroup Properties: The Surprising Growth Catalyst in Sun Belt Real Estate
EastGroup's strengths, management, and financials-all in 12 minutes or less!
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My Portfolio's Biggest Winners And Losers From A Republican Sweep
The election's swift resolution led to a sharp market reaction; S&P 500 rose ~4.5%, but REITs were weighed down by rising Treasury rates. Trump's victory is seen as inflationary, benefiting REIT fundamentals by suppressing new construction starts due to higher interest rates. My portfolio saw significant movements post-election, with regional banks and energy stocks gaining, while renewables and healthcare REITs faced short-term declines.
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It Is SNOing In November For REITs
Real estate activity is rebounding as macroeconomic uncertainties clear, with significant leasing volume in data centers and retail sectors, leading to future revenue visibility. SNO leases in data centers and retail REITs provide excellent visibility into future annual base rent, impacting future FFO growth as leases commence in 2025-2026. Retail REITs like CTO and Brixmor benefit from high-margin SNO leases filling vacant spaces, translating to substantial AFFO growth, unlike lower-margin data center leases.
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8 Stocks I'm Buying No Matter How The U.S. Election Goes
The federal government absorbed most of the economic pain of the pandemic, and that shows up in federal debt to GDP. Big Tech companies paradoxically benefit from a higher Fed Funds Rate, because their cash holdings are immense, and they can earn relatively high yields on that cash. Real estate stopped its short-lived outperformance once interest rates began to rise again in mid-September.
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EastGroup Properties: Double-Digit Dividend Growth, Industrial Powerhouse You Should Consider
EastGroup Properties has shown strong fundamentals, growing FFO and revenue despite industrial sector headwinds, and has raised its dividend and FFO guidance for the year. The REIT's focus on attractive Sun Belt markets and lower leverage ratios positions it well for future growth, even amid current market volatility. With a forward P/FFO multiple of 21.20x and Wall Street's buy rating, EastGroup Properties offers potential double-digit upside.
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Brace For Volatility
U.S. equity markets snapped a six-week winning streak, while benchmark interest rates surged to three-month highs as investors braced for a volatile two-week stretch of market-moving events. Another surprisingly solid slate of domestic economic data - highlighted by improved jobless claims and consumer sentiment reports - lifted the U.S. Economic Surprise Index to the highest-level since April. Retreating from record-highs, the S&P 500 finished lower by 1% on the week, declining for just the second time in the past twelve weeks. Rate-sensitive segments and small-caps were laggards.
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7 Stocks I'm Buying As Recession Fears Fade And Trump Victory Odds Rise
Assessing the reasons for the recent rise in the 10-year Treasury rate: Soft landing optimism? A potential Fed overshoot? Rising odds of a Trump electoral victory? A series of Rorschach Tests that may interest investors.
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EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE:EGP ) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript October 24, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Marshall Loeb - President & Chief Executive Officer Keena Frazier - Director-Leasing Statistics Brent Wood - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Craig Mailman - Citigroup Rich Anderson - Wedbush Andrew Berger - Bank of America Samir Khanal - Evercore ISI Todd Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Blaine Heck - Wells Fargo Michael Carroll - RBC Capital Markets Alexander Goldfarb - Piper Sandler Nick Thillman - Baird Mike Mueller - JPMorgan Jessica Zheng - Green Street John Kim - BMO Capital Markets Brendan Lynch - Barclays Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the EastGroup Properties Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all lines are in a listen-only mode.
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EastGroup Properties (EGP) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for EastGroup Properties (EGP) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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EastGroup Properties (EGP) Tops Q3 FFO and Revenue Estimates
EastGroup Properties (EGP) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.10 per share. This compares to FFO of $1.95 per share a year ago.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders of $1.13 Per Diluted Share for Third Quarter 2024 Compared to $1.07 Per Diluted Share for Third Quarter 2023 Funds from Operations ("FFO") Excluding Gain on Involuntary Conversion and Business Interruption Claims of $2.13 Per Share for Third Quarter 2024 Compared to $1.95 Per Share for Third Quarter 2023, an Increase of 9.2% Same Property Net Operating Income for the Same Property Pool Excluding Income From Lease Terminations Increased 5.5% on a Straight-Line Basis and 5.9% on a Cash Basis for Third Quarter 2024 Compared to the Same Period in 2023 Operating Portfolio was 96.9% Leased and 96.5% Occupied as of September 30, 2024; Average Occupancy of Operating Portfolio was 96.7% for Third Quarter 2024 as Compared to 97.7% for Third Quarter 2023 Rental Rates on New and Renewal Leases Increased an Average of 50.9% on a Straight-Line Basis Acquired an Operating Property Containing 179,000 Square Feet for Approximately $36 Million Started Construction of Two Development Projects Totaling 310,000 Square Feet with Projected Total Costs of Approximately $40 Million Transferred Three Development Projects, which Contain 735,000 Square Feet to the Operating Portfolio JACKSON, Miss. , Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "we", "us" or "EastGroup") announced today the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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Important Trends For REIT Investors
REIT investors must pay close attention to real estate trends. The office sector remains a mess and likely will for a long time to come. Multifamily is suffering temporarily, but 2025 could be a lot better.
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8 Dividend Stocks On My Buy List As Inflation Keeps Dropping
Disinflationary trends persist, with CPI showing a steady decline, despite media drama over slightly higher-than-expected figures; energy stocks remain attractive for long-term investors. Realty Income should consider breaking into smaller REITs for better growth. Protectionist tariffs hurt US manufacturing, and labor shortages loom globally.
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7 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As The Recession Debate Rages
The ongoing debate on whether the economy will face a recession or achieve a soft landing continues, with mixed opinions from experts. Despite my longstanding recession prediction, the economic expansion has been extended due to delayed deployment of pandemic-era savings. Tariffs have not benefited American manufacturing, leading to higher input costs, disrupted supply chains, and a slump in manufacturing jobs and output.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
JACKSON, Miss. , Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that it will hold its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
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3 Sunbelt REITs With Rapid Growth Prospects
Sunbelt markets are experiencing rapid growth. It is resulting in rising rents and property values. Here are 3 REITs that are poised to benefit from this.
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Hurricane Helene: REIT Property Damage Report
Hurricane Helene caused significant flooding in Ashville, NC, and Atlanta, GA, impacting numerous REIT-owned properties, but the financial impact on REITs is likely less severe than it appears. REITs typically experience knee-jerk selloffs after property damage announcements, but these are often over-reactions and tend to reverse over time. Most REIT-owned properties are durable and well-insured, mitigating long-term financial impacts, though insurance rates may rise, affecting future expenses.
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13 Upcoming Dividend Increases Including 2 Kings
Next week features 13 dividend increases, including Illinois Tool Works (7.4%) and Federal Realty Investment Trust (0.9%), both Dividend Kings. My strategy focuses on buying, holding, and adding companies with consistent dividend growth and market outperformance, using data from U.S. Dividend Champions and NASDAQ. I use SCHD and RNP as benchmarks; if a stock can't outperform these, I prefer investing in the ETFs.
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Buffett-Style Investing: Finding Value In REITs
Warren Buffett invests in companies that enjoy strong moats. A moat is a major competitive advantage. This can be applied to REITs. Here is how.
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Dividends Are Real Money: 3 Dividend-Paying REITs To Consider
Dividends are crucial indicators of a company's financial health, providing real returns and reflecting profitability, as emphasized by Kelley Wright in "Dividends Still Don't Lie". EastGroup Properties, a premium industrial REIT, has a strong dividend growth track record and a robust balance sheet, making it a Buy. Federal Realty Investment Trust, with a long dividend history and solid growth potential, is great for conservative income investors.
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Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now
Realty Income has routinely increased its dividend over the last three decades. EastGroup Properties has delivered a dependable and steadily rising dividend payment.
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PGRE or EGP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks are likely familiar with Paramount Group (PGRE) and EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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The September Swoon
U.S. equity markets posted their worst week since March 2023 while benchmark interest rates tumbled to eighteen-month lows after employment data indicated a further cooling in economic momentum. Among several disappointing reports, BLS Nonfarm Payrolls data showed that the U.S. economy added just 142k jobs in August, while prior months were again revised sharply lower. Snapping a four-week winning streak that lifted the major benchmark to the cusp of record highs, the S&P 500 tumbled 4.1% this week. Technology stocks dragged on the downside.
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EastGroup Acquires Austin Property, Sees Healthy Leasing Activity
EGP's expansion efforts in the thriving Sunbelt, shallow bay industrial market align with broader trends in the industrial real estate market.
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If I Had To Retire Today With 10 REITs - Part 3
Diversification is crucial; owning at least 10 REITs minimizes risk, but thorough research on each stock is essential to avoid significant losses. Alexandria Real Estate, Invitation Homes, Ladder Capital, and EastGroup Properties are rated as Buys due to their strong financials, growth prospects, and solid dividend yields. Alexandria Real Estate excels in life science properties, Invitation Homes in single-family rentals, Ladder Capital in mortgage loans, and EastGroup Properties in industrial real estate.
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PGRE vs. EGP: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks are likely familiar with Paramount Group (PGRE) and EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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EastGroup Announces a 10.2% Dividend Hike: Is This Hike Sustainable?
Maintaining its impressive track record of increasing dividends, EGP announces a 10.2% hike in quarterly distributions.
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The Time Has Come
U.S. equity markets rallied this week while benchmark interest rates tumbled to the lows of the year after Fed Chair Powell stated that the "time has come" to cut rates. The dovish pivot, underscored by an emphasis on "cooling labor markets," was further supported by data from the BLS showing that job growth has been far weaker than initially reported. The S&P 500 gained 1.4% this week, lifting the major benchmark to back within 0.5% of all-time record-highs. The Small-Cap 600 and Mid-Cap 400 each rallied nearly 3%.
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Beyond the Recession Hype: 3 Unstoppable Stocks That Can Reward You for Years
Essex Property Trust has raised its dividend in each of the last three recessions. EastGroup Properties has given its investors a raise for a dozen straight years.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Dividend Increase
JACKSON, Miss. , Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "EastGroup") announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 10.2% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $1.40 per share from $1.27 per share.
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EastGroup Properties Still Looks Buyable After Solid Q2 2024 Delivery
EastGroup Properties operates in attractive sunbelt markets, accompanied by a strong job market, population growth, and increasing tourism significance. The Company focuses on last-mile industrial properties with historically lower vacancy rates. As the industrial property sector faces some headwinds, EGP upholds solid business and credit metrics with compelling growth prospects.
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PGRE vs. EGP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Paramount Group (PGRE) or EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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4 REITs With Fastest Dividend Growth
REITs have crashed, but their dividends have kept growing. Some of them are growing their dividends at a very rapid pace. Here are 4 REITs with >10% annual dividend growth rates.
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Soft Landing Secured
U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance while interest rates dipped to four-month lows as a lukewarm start to corporate earnings season and mixed economic data reinforced Fed rate cut expectations. Another twist in a wild month of politics, President Biden announced that he would not seek reelection, instead endorsing VP Harris, setting the stage for a more competitive November election. The S&P 500 slipped 0.8% on the week as the powerful "value rotation" trade extended into a third-week. The Small-Cap 600 rallied 3.6% while the mega-cap Nasdaq 100 dipped 2.6%.
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Industrial Real Estate Returning To Growth
Second quarter earnings reports from Prologis and First Industrial indicate growth returning to the industrial sector. Industrial real estate market rental rates stopped growing in late 2023, but recent data suggests supply is subsiding, demand is returning, and rates are increasing. Mark-to-market opportunities for industrial REITs range from 20% to 100%, indicating stabilized P/FFO multiples of 10X to 14X.
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3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love EastGroup Properties (EGP)
EastGroup Properties (EGP) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
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EastGroup Properties (EGP) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for EastGroup Properties (EGP) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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EastGroup Properties (EGP) Matches Q2 FFO Estimates
EastGroup Properties (EGP) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.05 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to FFO of $1.89 per share a year ago.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results
Second Quarter 2024 Highlights Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders of $1.14 Per Diluted Share for Second Quarter 2024 Compared to $0.97 Per Diluted Share for Second Quarter 2023 Funds from Operations ("FFO") Excluding Gain on Involuntary Conversion and Business Interruption Claims of $2.05 Per Share for Second Quarter 2024 Compared to $1.89 Per Share for Second Quarter 2023, an Increase of 8.5% Same Property Net Operating Income for the Same Property Pool Excluding Income From Lease Terminations Increased 5.3% Both on a Straight-Line Basis and on a Cash Basis for Second Quarter 2024 Compared to the Same Period in 2023 Operating Portfolio was 97.4% Leased and 97.1% Occupied as of June 30, 2024; Average Occupancy of Operating Portfolio was 97.0% for Second Quarter 2024 as Compared to 98.1% for Second Quarter 2023 Rental Rates on New and Renewal Leases Increased an Average of 59.7% on a Straight-Line Basis Entered Raleigh Market with Acquisition of One Operating Property Containing 274,000 Square Feet for Approximately $53 Million Started Construction on a Development Project Totaling 85,000 Square Feet with Projected Total Costs of Approximately $13 Million Transferred Two Development Projects, which Contain 294,000 Square Feet to the Operating Portfolio JACKSON, Miss. , July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "we", "us" or "EastGroup") announced today the results of its operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
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The Millionaire Next Door Strikes Again
Americans believe they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, a 53% increase from 2020. Rising costs of living, inflation, and longer life expectancies are contributing to the perceived need for higher retirement savings. NNN REIT and EastGroup Properties are recommended as investment options for sustainable income and long-term financial success.
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EastGroup Properties Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
JACKSON, Miss., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that it will hold its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
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EastGroup Properties Is Well-Positioned To Benefit From The Upcoming Market Shift
The industrial property sector is facing headwinds. However, there are signs of the upcoming market shift towards a more favourable supply-to-demand relationship. EastGroup Properties operates within the high-potential sunbelt markets that are accompanied by promising value drivers. EGP upholds solid business metrics in terms of its ability to grow rents, keep portfolio occupied, and top-tier tenant diversification structure.
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Who Likes Work? These REITs Could Help You Retire (Early)
Workers are becoming less likely to work past the age of 62. Stock market gains and high interest rates are allowing people close to retirement to live off dividends or low-risk investments. EGP and SUI are two REITs that offer consistent dividend growth, decent income, and business models with growth tailwinds, making them good investment options.
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