The following is a summary of the Tanger Inc. (SKT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Tanger Inc. reported Core FFO of $0.54 per share, an 8% increase from the previous year.
Same-center NOI increased by 4.3%, supported by a rise in rental revenues and modestly lower operating expenses.
Pro forma leverage has been reduced to 4.8 to 4.9 times, down from 5 times previously.
The company has revised its full-year core FFO guidance to $2.09-$2.13 per share, indicating a growth of 7% to 9%.
Business Progress:
Executed 543 leases covering 2.6 million square feet over the trailing twelve months with a focus on attracting sought-after brands, mainly new to Tanger's centers.
Enhanced shopper experiences and diversified tenant mix, driving consistent traffic.
Achieved an occupancy rate of 97.4% with the eleventh consecutive quarter of positive rent spreads.
Repositioning centers to cater to evolving consumer preferences, including the introduction of food, beverage, and entertainment options.
Opportunities:
The remerchandising efforts are aimed at attracting a broader, younger, and more affluent demographic, which is evidenced by the leasing of spaces to aspirational brands like Sephora.
Committed to enhancing portfolio value through strategic acquisitions and the continued robust demand for space in their centers.
Remain focused on utilizing peripheral land to add value to existing assets by attracting additional uses that complement shopping centers.
Plans to promote further growth through re-tenanting efforts, especially by replacing less productive stores with more productive ones.
Risks:
Several of Tanger's centers were impacted by recent hurricanes, creating temporary disruptions and closures, although the physical damage was minor.
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