- AvalonBay Communities reported second quarter and first half 2025 results exceeding initial guidance, driven by higher occupancy and rental revenue growth.
- Core FFO growth was 3.3% year-to-date, positioning the company towards the top of the sector.
- Development NOI for the year is expected to be modestly lower than budget due to timing delays in deliveries and slower leasing velocity at some communities.
- Development underway is $2.9 billion, match-funded, with yields on cost of 6.2% and currently running 30 basis points ahead of pro forma on communities in lease-up.
- Market occupancy was healthy in established regions at 94.8%, while Sunbelt region occupancy was lower at 89.5% due to elevated standing inventory.
- Operating expenses were tightly managed, contributing to same-store NOI outperformance with OpEx growth forecasted at 3.1%, 100 basis points better than original guidance.
- Q2 core FFO per share was $2.82 versus guidance of $2.77, with revenue exceeding by $0.02 and operating expenses better by $0.05, partially offset by lease-up NOI and overhead.
- Same-store NOI growth is now projected at 2.7%, 30 basis points above initial outlook.
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