Stag Industrial benefited from strong market conditions in the first half of the year. The REIT also capitalized on improving conditions for making acquisitions.
STAG Industrial's stock price has increased by 16.3% since I last covered it. The industrial property sector is facing temporary headwinds, but there are signs of upcoming improvement in supply-to-demand relationship. STAG holds solid business metrics despite the above headwinds.
STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE:STAG ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Steve Xiarhos - Associate Capital Markets & Investor Relations Bill Crooker - CEO, President & Director Matts Pinard - EVP, CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Craig Mailman - Citigroup Michael Carroll - RBC Capital Markets William Crow - Raymond James & Associates Nicholas Thillman - Robert W. Baird & Co. Vince Tibone - Green Street Advisors Eric Borden - BMO Capital Markets Samir Khanal - Evercore ISI Jason Belcher - Wells Fargo Securities Rich Anderson - Wedbush Michael Mueller - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Andrew Berger - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Operator Greetings.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Stag (STAG) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Stag Industrial (STAG) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.56 per share a year ago.
STAG Industrial is a top-quality REIT with a well-covered dividend and strong organic growth potential. The company showed strong growth in FFO and revenue as a result of their solid same-store cash NOI growth. STAG has a strong balance sheet, retained capital for growth, and a favorable valuation, making it a good entry point for long-term investors seeking income.
E-Commerce growth is driving demand for industrial facilities, benefiting STAG. STAG's focus on Tier 1 markets has led to above-market rent growth, the outlook for the e-Commerce industry is broadly favorable. STAG's solid long term FFO growth and valuation make it an attractive option for dividend investors.
STAG Industrial is experiencing undeserved stock price weakness, making it a compelling long-term investment for passive income portfolios. The company comfortably covers its dividend with funds from operations and has a low payout ratio, with potential for growth in the industrial market. With a reasonable FFO multiple and a focus on acquisitions, the dividend is expected to continue growing.
STAG Industrial owns and operates industrial properties in the U.S. The REIT has a diversified portfolio and impressive operating performance. Most importantly, it offers a monthly dividend and is currently trading at a discount, presenting upside potential.
The industrial property sector will be supported by increasingly favorable supply-demand environment. The Company's project pipeline has already started picking up the pace. STAG remains undervalued compared to its peers despite its strength in terms of both business and credit metrics.