Innovative Industrial Properties Q1 Financial Results
The TDR Three Key Takeaways regarding Innovative Industrial Properties and Q1 Financial Results:
- Innovative Industrial Properties reports a slight revenue drop to $75.5M.
- Innovative Industrial Properties commits $69.4M in new leases.
- Innovative Industrial Properties maintains a 95.2% lease occupancy.
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR), the only real estate investment trust listed on the New York Stock Exchange that focuses on the U.S.-regulated cannabis industry, announced its financial results for the first quarter, which ended on March 31, 2024. The company reported a slight decline in quarterly revenue to $75.5 million, down from $76.1 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, which represents a 1% year-over-year decrease. This reduction primarily stemmed from a $5.6 million decrease in contractual rent and property management fees, although this was partially offset by a $6.0 million increase in similar fees from rent escalations and lease amendments.
The Innovative Industrial Properties reported net income for the quarter at $39.1 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, a decrease from $1.43 per share in the prior year’s quarter. There was also a slight dip in its Normalized Funds from Operations (Normalized FFO), posting $56.4 million, or $1.98 per share, down from $2.06 per share a year earlier. The Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) amounted to $63.0 million, or $2.21 per share, compared to $2.25 per share in Q1 2023.
Despite the revenue and earnings challenges, IIPR continued its tradition of rewarding shareholders by paying a quarterly dividend of $1.82 per common share on April 15, 2024. “Our ability to maintain strong dividend payments underscores our solid operational performance and financial management,” remarked the company’s spokesperson. The AFFO payout ratio for the quarter was 82%.
During the quarter, IIP managed significant operational activities including executing three lease amendments that involved funding additional improvements at properties amounting to $22.1 million. Additionally, four new leases were executed, involving a total committed capital of $69.4 million.
Financially, the company improved its liquidity by expanding its revolving credit facility to $45.0 million, which remained undrawn as of the end of the quarter, indicating a strong liquidity position. The company also actively managed its capital through its “at-the-market” offering program, yielding net proceeds of $11.8 million, and addressed its near-term debt obligations by exchanging and paying off a portion of its Exchangeable Senior Notes.
As of March 31, 2024, IIP’s property portfolio comprised 108 properties across 19 states totaling 8.9 million rentable square feet, including properties under development. The operational portfolio was 95.2% leased with a weighted average remaining lease term of 14.8 years.
Despite facing challenges from a slight dip in rental income from certain properties and decreased earnings per share, Innovative Industrial Properties maintains a significant presence in the niche market of cannabis-related real estate, supported by strategic lease management and property acquisitions aimed at long-term stability and growth. Want to keep up to date with all of TDR’s research and news, subscribe to our daily Baked In newsletter.
