First Industrial Realty (FR) Tops Q1 EPS by 21c
First Industrial Realty (NYSE: FR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.52, $0.21 better than the analyst estimate of $0.31. Revenue for the quarter came in at $162.3 million versus the consensus estimate of $161.49 million.
The following assumptions were used for guidance:
- Average quarter-end in service occupancy of 95.75% to 96.75%, a decrease of 25 basis points at the midpoint.
- SS NOI growth on a cash basis before termination fees of 7.25% to 8.25% for the full year, a decrease of 75 basis points at the midpoint. SS NOI excludes $2.9 million of income related to the 1Q23 accelerated recognition of a tenant improvement reimbursement.
- Includes the incremental costs expected in 2024 related to the Company's completed and under construction developments as of March 31, 2024. In total, the Company expects to capitalize $0.05 per share of interest in 2024.
- General and administrative expense ("G&A") of $39.5 million to $40.5 million. This includes approximately $3.0 million of accelerated expense related to accounting rules that require the Company to fully expense the value of granted equity-based compensation for certain tenured employees.
- Guidance does not include the impact of any future investments, property sales, debt repurchases prior to maturity, debt issuances, or equity issuances post the date of this press release
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