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Investing.com -- Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) reported first quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, sending shares down 6.2% in trading following the release.
The real estate investment trust posted adjusted funds from operations (FFO) of $0.35 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, up from $0.33 per share in the same period last year. However, earnings per share came in at $0.07, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $0.09.
Revenue figures were not provided in the earnings release. The company did report same-property net operating income growth of 3.8% compared to the first quarter of 2024.
"Urban Edge delivered a great first quarter with FFO as Adjusted increasing by 6.0% and same-property NOI increasing by 3.8% over the first quarter of last year," said Jeff Olson, Chairman and CEO. "Rent growth is accelerating throughout our markets as occupancy rates are nearing all-time highs and new development is limited."
The company maintained its full-year 2025 guidance for FFO as Adjusted of $1.37 to $1.42 per diluted share. It also updated its net income guidance to $0.40 to $0.45 per diluted share, including expected gains on dispositions.
Urban Edge reported a consolidated portfolio leased occupancy rate of 96.4% as of March 31, up 30 basis points YoY but down 40 basis points from the end of 2024. The company executed 42 new leases, renewals and options totaling 434,000 square feet during the quarter.
While highlighting positive trends in occupancy and leasing activity, investors appeared focused on the earnings miss, as reflected in the stock’s decline following the report.
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