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Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) reported strong Q4 and full year 2024 results, with Net income per diluted share reaching $0.33 in Q4 (vs $0.03 in Q4 2023) and $0.72 for full year 2024 (vs $0.38 in 2023). The company achieved notable metrics including:

- 11% year-over-year Core FFO per share growth
- 5.1% Same Store NOI growth for 2024
- 6.6X debt to EBITDAre ratio in Q4
- 21.9% combined GAAP leasing spreads in Q4

Q4 2024 revenues increased to $40.8M from $37.5M in Q4 2023. The company declared a Q1 2025 dividend of $0.135 per share, representing a 9% increase from the previous quarter. For 2025, Whitestone provided Core FFO guidance of $1.03-$1.07 per diluted share.

The company owns 55 Community-Centered Properties across Texas and Arizona, totaling 4.9M square feet, with 1,445 diverse tenants.

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) ha riportato risultati solidi per il quarto trimestre e per l'intero anno 2024, con un utile netto per azione diluita che ha raggiunto $0,33 nel quarto trimestre (rispetto a $0,03 nel quarto trimestre 2023) e $0,72 per l'intero anno 2024 (rispetto a $0,38 nel 2023). L'azienda ha ottenuto metriche notevoli, tra cui:

- Crescita del Core FFO per azione dell'11% anno su anno
- Crescita del NOI Same Store del 5,1% per il 2024
- Rapporto debito su EBITDAre di 6,6X nel quarto trimestre
- Spread di leasing GAAP combinati del 21,9% nel quarto trimestre

I ricavi del quarto trimestre 2024 sono aumentati a $40,8 milioni rispetto ai $37,5 milioni del quarto trimestre 2023. L'azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo per il primo trimestre 2025 di $0,135 per azione, rappresentando un aumento del 9% rispetto al trimestre precedente. Per il 2025, Whitestone ha fornito una guida sul Core FFO di $1,03-$1,07 per azione diluita.

L'azienda possiede 55 proprietà centrate sulla comunità in Texas e Arizona, per un totale di 4,9 milioni di piedi quadrati, con 1.445 inquilini diversi.

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) reportó resultados sólidos para el cuarto trimestre y el año completo 2024, con un ingreso neto por acción diluida alcanzando $0.33 en el cuarto trimestre (frente a $0.03 en el cuarto trimestre de 2023) y $0.72 para el año completo 2024 (frente a $0.38 en 2023). La empresa logró métricas notables, incluyendo:

- Crecimiento del Core FFO por acción del 11% interanual
- Crecimiento del NOI de Mismas Tiendas del 5.1% para 2024
- Relación de deuda a EBITDAre de 6.6X en el cuarto trimestre
- Diferenciales de arrendamiento GAAP combinados del 21.9% en el cuarto trimestre

Los ingresos del cuarto trimestre de 2024 aumentaron a $40.8 millones desde $37.5 millones en el cuarto trimestre de 2023. La empresa declaró un dividendo para el primer trimestre de 2025 de $0.135 por acción, lo que representa un aumento del 9% respecto al trimestre anterior. Para 2025, Whitestone proporcionó una guía de Core FFO de $1.03-$1.07 por acción diluida.

La empresa posee 55 propiedades centradas en la comunidad en Texas y Arizona, con un total de 4.9 millones de pies cuadrados, con 1,445 inquilinos diversos.

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR)는 2024년 4분기 및 전체 연도 결과가 강력하다고 보고했으며, 4분기 희석 주당 순이익이 $0.33에 도달했습니다(2023년 4분기 $0.03 대비) 및 2024년 전체 연도는 $0.72입니다(2023년 $0.38 대비). 회사는 다음과 같은 주목할 만한 지표를 달성했습니다:

- 전년 대비 주당 Core FFO 성장률 11%
- 2024년 동일 매장 NOI 성장률 5.1%
- 4분기 부채 대비 EBITDAre 비율 6.6배
- 4분기 GAAP 임대 스프레드 21.9% 결합

2024년 4분기 수익은 2023년 4분기 $37.5M에서 $40.8M으로 증가했습니다. 회사는 2025년 1분기 주당 $0.135의 배당금을 선언했으며, 이는 이전 분기 대비 9% 증가한 수치입니다. 2025년을 위해 Whitestone은 희석 주당 Core FFO 가이드를 $1.03-$1.07로 제공했습니다.

회사는 텍사스와 애리조나에 55개의 커뮤니티 중심 부동산을 소유하고 있으며, 총 4.9M 평방피트와 1,445명의 다양한 세입자가 있습니다.

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) a annoncé des résultats solides pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année entière 2024, avec un revenu net par action diluée atteignant 0,33 $ au quatrième trimestre (contre 0,03 $ au quatrième trimestre 2023) et 0,72 $ pour l'année entière 2024 (contre 0,38 $ en 2023). L'entreprise a atteint des indicateurs notables, notamment :

- Croissance du Core FFO par action de 11 % d'une année sur l'autre
- Croissance du NOI Same Store de 5,1 % pour 2024
- Ratio dette sur EBITDAre de 6,6X au quatrième trimestre
- Écarts de location GAAP combinés de 21,9 % au quatrième trimestre

Les revenus du quatrième trimestre 2024 ont augmenté à 40,8 millions de dollars contre 37,5 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a déclaré un dividende pour le premier trimestre 2025 de 0,135 $ par action, représentant une augmentation de 9 % par rapport au trimestre précédent. Pour 2025, Whitestone a fourni des prévisions de Core FFO de 1,03 $ à 1,07 $ par action diluée.

L'entreprise possède 55 propriétés centrées sur la communauté au Texas et en Arizona, totalisant 4,9 millions de pieds carrés, avec 1 445 locataires divers.

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) berichtete über starke Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024, wobei der Nettogewinn pro verwässerter Aktie im vierten Quartal $0,33 erreichte (im Vergleich zu $0,03 im vierten Quartal 2023) und $0,72 für das gesamte Jahr 2024 (im Vergleich zu $0,38 im Jahr 2023). Das Unternehmen erzielte bemerkenswerte Kennzahlen, darunter:

- 11% Wachstum des Core FFO pro Aktie im Jahresvergleich
- 5,1% Wachstum des Same Store NOI für 2024
- 6,6-faches Verhältnis von Schulden zu EBITDAre im vierten Quartal
- 21,9% kombinierte GAAP-Mietspreads im vierten Quartal

Die Einnahmen im vierten Quartal 2024 stiegen auf $40,8 Millionen von $37,5 Millionen im vierten Quartal 2023. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine Dividende von $0,135 pro Aktie für das erste Quartal 2025, was einem Anstieg von 9% im Vergleich zum vorherigen Quartal entspricht. Für 2025 gab Whitestone eine Prognose für den Core FFO von $1,03-$1,07 pro verwässerter Aktie ab.

Das Unternehmen besitzt 55 gemeinschaftszentrierte Immobilien in Texas und Arizona mit insgesamt 4,9 Millionen Quadratfuß und 1.445 unterschiedlichen Mietern.

Positive
  • Q4 net income per share increased 1000% YoY to $0.33
  • 11% year-over-year Core FFO per share growth
  • 5.1% Same Store NOI growth in 2024
  • 21.9% combined GAAP leasing spreads in Q4
  • 9% dividend increase for Q1 2025
  • Revenue growth to $40.8M in Q4 2024 from $37.5M in Q4 2023
  • Debt to EBITDAre improved by almost one full turn to 6.6X
Negative
  • None.

Insights

Whitestone REIT delivered exceptional Q4 and full-year 2024 results with significant improvements across key financial metrics. The 11% year-over-year Core FFO growth to $1.01 per share demonstrates robust operational execution, while the 5.1% Same Store NOI growth for 2024 reflects strong property-level performance.

The company's portfolio strategy centered on Sunbelt markets and high-value shop space (77% of ABR) is yielding impressive results, evidenced by 21.9% combined GAAP leasing spreads in Q4 – marking 11 consecutive quarters exceeding 17% spreads. This consistent premium pricing power indicates strong demand for Whitestone's retail spaces.

Particularly noteworthy is the significant balance sheet improvement, with the debt to EBITDAre ratio decreasing to 6.6x – a nearly full-turn improvement year-over-year. This deleveraging, combined with the 9% dividend increase for Q1 2025, signals management's confidence in sustainable cash flow generation.

The 2025 Core FFO guidance of $1.03-$1.07 suggests continued growth momentum. With a diversified tenant base (largest tenant only 2.2% of ABR) and strategic geographic focus on high-household-income markets, Whitestone is well-positioned to maintain its impressive operating trajectory in 2025.

Whitestone's Q4 performance confirms the strength of its community-centered retail strategy in high-growth Sunbelt markets. The quarterly net income surge to $0.33 per share (vs. $0.03 in Q4 2023) reflects both operational improvements and successful property dispositions, with $0.23 per share from property sales indicating favorable market conditions for retail asset monetization.

The REIT's operational efficiency is evident in its revenue increase to $40.8M (vs. $37.5M in Q4 2023) and the 5.8% quarterly Same-Store NOI growth. Particularly compelling is the 5% increase in Net Effective Annual Base Rental Revenue to $24.51 per leased square foot, demonstrating pricing power despite market challenges facing retail generally.

Whitestone's portfolio of 55 properties spanning 4.9M square feet maintains a healthy tenant diversity with 1,445 tenants. This diversity provides insulation against single-tenant risk while catering to service-oriented businesses in food, self-care, services, and entertainment – categories showing resilience against e-commerce disruption.

The improving debt metrics and substantial leasing spreads position Whitestone advantageously compared to retail REIT peers. The focus on convenience-oriented, necessity-based retail in high-household-income areas should continue supporting rental growth and property value appreciation throughout 2025.

HOUSTON, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. Whitestone creates neighborhood center communities in its high-quality open-air shopping centers that it acquires, owns, manages, develops, and redevelops primarily in some of the largest, fastest-growing, high-household-income markets in the Sunbelt. For the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Net income attributable to common shareholders per diluted share was $0.33 and $0.03, respectively. For the full year 2024 and 2023, Net income attributable to common shareholders per diluted share was $0.72 and $0.38, respectively.

“We are pleased to report strong fourth quarter and full year operating and financial results, highlighted by 11% year over year Core FFO per share growth, 5.1% Same Store NOI growth for the full year 2024 and a fourth quarter ratio of debt to EBITDAre of 6.6X, an improvement of almost one full turn over fourth quarter 2023.   The leasing environment in our markets remains robust, evidenced by our 21.9% combined GAAP leasing spreads in the fourth quarter, extending our streak to 11 consecutive quarters with leasing spreads in excess of 17%.  We remain confident in the quality of our portfolio, strength of our well-diversified tenant base and the ability of our team to execute on the opportunities before us to drive strong sustainable earnings growth through strategically focusing on sunbelt markets and leveraging our leadership position in high-value shop space (77% of ABR).  Our first quarter 2025 dividend represents a 9% increase from the prior quarter and today we are providing an initial 2025 Core FFO guidance range of $1.03 to $1.07. We look forward to providing more color on our fourth quarter earnings call tomorrow morning.”

–    Dave Holeman, Chief Executive Officer

Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating and Financial Results
All per share amounts are on a diluted per common share and operating partnership (OP) unit basis unless stated otherwise.
Reconciliations of Net Income Attributable to Whitestone REIT to FFO, Core FFO, NOI and EBITDAre are included herein.

  • Revenues of $40.8 million versus $37.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Net Income attributable to common shareholders of $17.3 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, inclusive of a $0.23 per diluted share gain on sale of properties, versus $1.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2023. 
  • Core Funds from Operations (“FFO”) of $14.7 million versus $12.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.  
  • FFO per diluted share of $0.28 versus $0.21 for the fourth quarter of 2023. 
  • Core FFO per diluted share was $0.28 versus $0.24 for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • EBITDAre of $23.0 million versus $21.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Same-Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) grew 5.8% to $25.0 million versus $23.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. 
  • Net Effective Annual Base Rental Revenue per leased square foot was up 5% to $24.51, compared to the prior year quarter.

Full Year 2024 Operating and Financial Results
All per share amounts are on a diluted per common share and operating partnership (OP) unit basis unless stated otherwise.

  • Revenues of $154.3 million versus $147.0 million for 2023.
  • Net Income attributable to common shareholders of $36.9 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, inclusive of a $0.43 per diluted share gain on sale of properties, versus $19.2 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, inclusive of a $0.18 per diluted share gain on sale of properties for 2023.
  • Funds from Operations (“FFO”) per diluted share of $0.98 versus $0.88 for 2023.
  • Core FFO per diluted share of $1.01 versus $0.91 for 2023.
  • EBITDAre of $85.3 million versus $81.0 million for 2023.
  • Same-Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) grew 5.1% to $94.6 versus $90.1 million for 2023.

Operating Results
For the three-month periods ending December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s operating highlights were as follows:

 Fourth Quarter
2024
Fourth Quarter
2023
Occupancy:  
Wholly Owned Properties – All94.1%94.2%
>10,000 Sq Ft Occupancy97.4%97.5%
≤ 10,000 Sq Ft Occupancy92.1%92.1%
Same Store Property Net Operating Income Change (1)5.8%2.4%
Rental Rate Growth - Total (GAAP Basis):21.9%21.8%
New Leases36.1%37.3%
Renewal Leases19.0%15.3%
Leasing Transactions:  
Number of New Leases2944
New Leases - Lease Term Revenue (millions)$40.6$26.7
Number of Renewal Leases5032
Renewal Leases - Lease Term Revenue (millions)$15.9$23.6
   

Balance Sheet and Debt Metrics

  • As of December 31, 2024, Whitestone had total debt of $632.5 million, along with capacity and availability of $125.0 million each under its $250 million revolving credit facility.
  • As of December 31, 2024, the Company has undepreciated real estate assets of $1.2 billion.

Dividend

On December 4, 2024, the Company declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.135 per common share and OP unit for the first quarter of 2025, to be paid in three equal installments of $0.045 in January, February, and March of 2025. 

2025 Full Year Guidance

The Company currently estimates that U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) net income available to common shareholders will be within the range of $0.33 to $0.37 per diluted share, and Core FFO will be within the range of $1.03 to $1.07 per diluted share and OP Unit.

 Initial 2025 Guidance2024 Actual
 (unaudited, amounts in thousands except per
share and percentages)
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT$17,135 - $19,219$36,893
Core FFO (1)$54,158 - $56,268$52,474
   
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per share$0.33 - $0.37$0.72
Core FFO per diluted share and OP Unit (1)$1.03 - $1.07$1.01
   
Key Drivers:  
Same store net operating income growth (2)3.0% - 4.5%5.1%
Bad debt as a percentage of revenue0.75% - 1.00%0.81%
General and administrative expense$20,800 - $22,800$23,189
Interest expense$32,000 - $33,000$34,035
Ending occupancy94.0% - 95.0%94.1%
   
(1) For the reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, see the “Core FFO per diluted share and OP unit” reconciliation table. Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) is a non-GAAP measure. Guidance does not include the operational or capital impact of any future unannounced acquisition or disposition activity or the collection of any amounts due us from our claims in the Pillarstone bankruptcy.  
(2) Excludes straight-line rent, amortization of above/below market rates and lease termination fees for both periods.  
 

Portfolio Statistics

As of December 31, 2024, Whitestone wholly owned 55 Community-Centered Properties™ with 4.9 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”). Five of the 55 Community-Centered Properties™ are land parcels held for future development. The portfolio is comprised of 31 properties in Texas and 24 in Arizona. Whitestone’s Community-Centered Properties are located in the MSA's of Austin (6), Dallas-Fort Worth (9), Houston (13), Phoenix (24), and San Antonio (3). The Company’s properties in these markets are generally in high-traffic locations, surrounded by high-household-income communities.

At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company’s diversified tenant base was comprised of 1,445 tenants, with the largest tenant accounting for only 2.2% of annualized base rental revenues. Lease terms range from less than one year for smaller tenants to more than 15 years for larger tenants. Whitestone’s leases generally include minimum monthly lease payments and tenant reimbursements for payment of taxes, insurance and maintenance, and typically exclude restrictive lease clauses.

Conference Call Information

In conjunction with the issuance of its financial results, the Company invites you to listen to its earnings release conference call to be broadcast live on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 8:30 A.M Eastern Time / 7:30 A.M. Central Time. The call will be led by Dave Holeman, Chief Executive Officer. Conference call access information is as follows:

To listen to a webcast of the conference call, click on the Investor Relations tab of the Company’s website, www.whitestonereit.com, and then click on the webcast link. A replay of the call will be available on Whitestone’s website via the webcast link until the Company’s next earnings release. Additional information about Whitestone can be found on the Company’s website.

Dial-in number for domestic participants:1-877-407-0784
Dial-in number for international participants:1-201-689-8560
  

The conference call will be recorded, and a telephone replay will be available through Friday, March 18, 2025. Replay access information is as follows:

Replay number for domestic participants:1-844-512-2921
Replay number for international participants:1-412-317-6671
Passcode (for all participants):13747760
  

Supplemental Financial Information

The fourth quarter earnings release and supplemental data package will be located in the “News and Events” and “Financial Reporting” tabs of the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.whitestonereit.com. The earnings release and supplemental data package will also be available by mail upon request. To receive a copy, please call Investor Relations at (713) 435-2219.

About Whitestone REIT

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) is a community-centered real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, operates, and develops open-air, retail centers located in some of the fastest growing markets in the country: Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

Our centers are convenience focused: merchandised with a mix of service-oriented tenants providing food (restaurants and grocers), self-care (health and fitness), services (financial and logistics), education and entertainment to the surrounding communities. The Company believes its strong community connections and deep tenant relationships are key to the success of its current centers and its acquisition strategy. For additional information, please visit www.whitestonereit.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including discussion and analysis of our financial condition; pending acquisitions and the impact of such acquisitions on our financial condition and results of operations; statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business; anticipated capital expenditures required to complete projects; amounts of anticipated cash distributions to our shareholders in the future; and other matters. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect the intent, belief or current expectations of our management based on its knowledge and understanding of our business and industry. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “predicts,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “hopes,” “seeks,” “estimates” or the negative of such terms and variations of these words and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. 

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made in this Report include: the imposition of federal income taxes if we fail to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) in any taxable year or forego an opportunity to ensure REIT status; uncertainties related to the national economy and the real estate industry, both in general and in our specific markets; legislative or regulatory changes, including changes to laws governing REITs; adverse economic or real estate developments or conditions in Texas or Arizona, Houston, Dallas, and Phoenix in particular, including the potential impact of public health emergencies, on our tenants’ ability to pay their rent, which could result in bad debt allowances or straight-line rent reserve adjustments; increases in interest rates, including as a result of inflation, which may increase our operating costs or general and administrative expenses; our current geographic concentration in the Houston, Dallas, and Phoenix metropolitan area markets makes us susceptible to potential local economic downturns; natural disasters, such as floods and hurricanes, which may increase as a result of climate change may adversely affect our returns and adversely impact our existing and prospective tenants; increasing focus by stakeholders on environmental, social, and governance matters; financial institution disruptions; availability and terms of capital and financing, both to fund our operations and to refinance our indebtedness as it matures; decreases in rental rates or increases in vacancy rates; harm to our reputation, ability to do business and results of operations as a result of improper conduct by our employees, agents or business partners; litigation risks; lease-up risks, including leasing risks arising from exclusivity and consent provisions in leases with significant tenants; our inability to renew tenant leases or obtain new tenant leases upon the expiration of existing leases; risks related to generative artificial intelligence tools and language models, along with the potential interpretations and conclusions they might make regarding our business and prospects, particularly concerning the spread of misinformation; our inability to generate sufficient cash flows due to market conditions, competition, uninsured losses, changes in tax or other applicable laws; geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict in the Gaza Strip and unrest in the Middle East; the need to fund tenant improvements or other capital expenditures out of our operating cash flow; and the risk that we are unable to raise capital for working capital, acquisitions or other uses on attractive terms or at all: the timing and the ultimate amount we will collect in connection with the redemption of our equity investment in Pillarstone Capital REIT Operating Partnership LP (“Pillarstone” or “Pillarstone OP.”); and other factors detailed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains supplemental financial measures that are not calculated pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) including EBITDAre, FFO, Core FFO, NOI and net debt. Following are explanations and reconciliations of these metrics to their most comparable GAAP metric.

EBITDAre: The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines EBITDAre as net income computed in accordance with GAAP, plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and impairment write-downs of depreciable property and of investments in unconsolidated affiliates caused by a decrease in value of depreciable property in the affiliate, plus or minus losses and gains on the disposition of depreciable property, including losses/gains on change in control and adjustments to reflect the entity’s share of EBITDAre of the unconsolidated affiliates and consolidated affiliates with non-controlling interests. We calculate EBITDAre in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition. Management believes that EBITDAre represents a supplemental non-GAAP performance measure that provides investors with a relevant basis for comparing REITs. There can be no assurance the EBITDAre as presented by the Company is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs. EBITDAre should not be considered as an alternative to net income or other measurements under GAAP as indicators of operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as measures of liquidity. EBITDAre does not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness.

FFO: Funds From Operations: NAREIT defines FFO as net income (loss) (calculated in accordance with GAAP), excluding depreciation and amortization related to real estate, gains or losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains and losses from change in control, and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity. We calculate FFO in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition and also include adjustments for our unconsolidated real estate partnership.

Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) is a non-GAAP measure. From time to time, we report or provide guidance with respect to “Core FFO” which removes the impact of certain non-recurring and non-operating transactions or other items we do not consider to be representative of our core operating results including, without limitation, default interest on debt of real estate partnership, extinguishment of debt cost, gains or losses associated with litigation involving the Company that is not in the normal course of business, and proxy contest costs.

Management uses FFO and Core FFO as a supplemental measure to conduct and evaluate our business because there are certain limitations associated with using GAAP net income alone as the primary measure of our operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time.  Because real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, management believes that the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting is insufficient by itself.  In addition, securities analysts, investors and other interested parties use FFO as the primary metric for comparing the relative performance of equity REITs. FFO and Core FFO should not be considered as alternatives to net income or other measurements under GAAP, as an indicator of our operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as a measure of liquidity.  FFO and Core FFO do not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness. Although our calculation of FFO is consistent with that of NAREIT, there can be no assurance that FFO and Core FFO presented by us is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs.

NOI: Net Operating Income: Management believes that NOI is a useful measure of our property operating performance. We define NOI as operating revenues (rental and other revenues) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes). Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating NOI and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to other REITs. Because NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, deficit in earnings of real estate partnership, interest expense, interest, dividend and other investment income, provision for income taxes, gain on sale of properties, loss on disposal of assets, and includes NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata) and net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year-over-year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating commercial real estate properties and the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income. We use NOI to evaluate our operating performance since NOI allows us to evaluate the impact that factors such as occupancy levels, lease structure, lease rates and tenant base have on our results, margins and returns. In addition, management believes that NOI provides useful information to the investment community about our property and operating performance when compared to other REITs since NOI is generally recognized as a standard measure of property performance in the real estate industry. However, NOI should not be viewed as a measure of our overall financial performance since it does not reflect the level of capital expenditure and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, including general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, equity or deficit in earnings of real estate partnership, interest expense, interest, dividend and other investment income, provision for income taxes, gain on sale of properties, and gain or loss on sale or disposition of assets.

Same Store NOI: Management believes that Same Store NOI is a useful measure of the Company’s property operating performance because it includes only the properties that have been owned for the entire period being compared, and that it is frequently used by the investment community. Same Store NOI assists in eliminating differences in NOI due to the acquisition or disposition of properties during the period being presented, providing a more consistent measure of the Company’s performance. The Company defines Same Store NOI as operating revenues (rental and other revenues, excluding straight-line rent adjustments, amortization of above/below market rents, and lease termination fees) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes), Non-Same Store NOI, and NOI of our investment in Pillarstone OP (pro rata). We define “Non-Same Stores” as properties that have been acquired since the beginning of the period being compared and properties that have been sold, but not classified as discontinued operations. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Same Store NOI, and accordingly, the Company's Same Store NOI may not be comparable to that of other REITs.

Net debt: We present net debt, which we define as total debt net of insurance financing less cash plus our proportional share of net debt of real estate partnership, and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre, which we define as net debt divided by EBITDAre because we believe they are helpful as supplemental measures in assessing our ability to service our financing obligations and in evaluating balance sheet leverage against that of other REITs. However, net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre should not be viewed as a stand-alone measure of our overall liquidity and leverage. In addition, our REITs may use different methodologies for calculating net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre, and accordingly our net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre may not be comparable to that of other REITs.

Investor and Media Relations:
David Mordy
Director, Investor Relations
Whitestone REIT
(713) 435-2219
ir@whitestonereit.com

Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 December 31,
2024
  December 31,
2023
 
        
ASSETS 
Real estate assets, at cost       
Property$1,248,223  $1,221,466 
Accumulated depreciation (246,534)  (229,767)
Total real estate assets 1,001,689   991,699 
Investment in real estate partnership    31,671 
Cash and cash equivalents 5,224   4,572 
Restricted cash 10,146   68 
Escrows and deposits 4,006   24,148 
Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts (1) 33,820   30,592 
Receivable from partnership redemption 31,643    
Receivable due from related party 15,186   1,513 
Unamortized lease commissions, legal fees and loan costs 14,693   13,783 
Prepaid expenses and other assets (2) 7,805   4,765 
Finance lease right-of-use assets 10,427   10,428 
Total assets$1,134,639  $1,113,239 
        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 
Liabilities:       
Notes payable$631,518  $640,172 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (3) 40,703   36,513 
Payable due to related party 1,577   1,577 
Tenants' security deposits 9,295   8,614 
Dividends and distributions payable 6,931   6,025 
Finance lease liabilities 781   721 
Total liabilities 690,805   693,622 
Commitments and contingencies:     
Equity:       
Preferred shares, $0.001 par value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023     
Common shares, $0.001 par value per share; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 50,690,163 and 49,610,831 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 51   50 
Additional paid-in capital 637,946   628,079 
Accumulated deficit (205,557)  (216,963)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 5,713   2,576 
Total Whitestone REIT shareholders' equity 438,153   413,742 
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 5,681   5,875 
Total equity 443,834   419,617 
Total liabilities and equity$1,134,639  $1,113,239 
        


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
 December 31,
2024
  December 31,
2023
 
(1) Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts       
Tenant receivables$17,285  $16,287 
Accrued rents and other recoveries 29,964   26,751 
Allowance for doubtful accounts (14,720)  (13,570)
Other receivables 1,291   1,124 
Total accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$33,820  $30,592 
        
(2) Operating lease right of use assets (net)$59  $109 
(3) Operating lease liabilities$58  $112 
        


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)  
(in thousands)
 
 Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Year Ended December 31, 
 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Revenues               
Rental (1)$38,932  $37,247  $151,260  $145,652 
Management, transaction, and other fees 1,906   277   3,022   1,317 
Total revenues 40,838   37,524   154,282   146,969 
                
Operating expenses               
Depreciation and amortization 8,652   8,428   34,894   32,966 
Operating and maintenance 7,538   8,101   28,205   27,948 
Real estate taxes 4,785   3,848   17,773   18,016 
General and administrative 5,579   5,002   23,189   20,653 
Total operating expenses 26,554   25,379   104,061   99,583 
                
Other expenses (income)               
Interest expense 8,222   8,303   34,035   32,866 
(Gain) loss on sale of properties (11,913)  620   (22,125)  (9,006)
Loss on disposal of assets, net 364   22   547   522 
Interest, dividend and other investment income (72)  (2)  (87)  (51)
Total other expenses (3,399)  8,943   12,370   24,331 
                
Income before equity investment in real estate partnership and income tax 17,683   3,202   37,851   23,055 
                
Deficit in earnings of real estate partnership    (1,528)  (28)  (3,155)
Provision for income tax (123)  (111)  (450)  (450)
Net Income 17,560   1,563   37,373   19,450 
                
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 223   22   480   270 
                
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT$17,337  $1,541  $36,893  $19,180 
                


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Year Ended December 31, 
 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Basic Earnings Per Share:               
Net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding amounts attributable to unvested restricted shares$0.34  $0.03  $0.73  $0.39 
Diluted Earnings Per Share:               
Net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding amounts attributable to unvested restricted shares$0.33  $0.03  $0.72  $0.38 
                
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:               
Basic 50,650   49,586   50,214   49,501 
Diluted 51,859   51,064   51,347   50,813 
                
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)               
                
Net income$17,560  $1,563  $37,373  $19,450 
                
Other comprehensive income (loss)               
                
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging activities 6,474   (10,054)  3,178   (3,452)
                
Comprehensive income (loss) 24,034   (8,491)  40,551   15,998 
                
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 223   22   480   270 
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 82   (139)  41   (48)
                
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Whitestone REIT$23,729  $(8,374) $40,030  $15,776 
                


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
 
 Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Year Ended December 31, 
 2024  2023  2024  2023 
(1) Rental               
Rental revenues$27,580  $26,714  $108,930  $105,494 
Recoveries 11,549   10,538   43,558   41,109 
Bad debt (197)  (5)  (1,228)  (951)
Total rental$38,932  $37,247  $151,260  $145,652 
                


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
   
 Year Ended December 31, 
 2024  2023 
Cash flows from operating activities:       
Net income$37,373  $19,450 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:       
Depreciation and amortization 34,894   32,966 
Amortization of deferred loan costs 1,106   1,089 
Gain on sale of properties (22,125)  (9,006)
Loss on disposal of assets 547   522 
Bad debt 1,229   951 
Share-based compensation 4,579   3,727 
Deficit in earnings of real estate partnership 28   3,155 
Amortization of right-of-use assets - finance leases 87   94 
Building improvements received due to lease termination (749)   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:       
Escrows and deposits 6,509   2,312 
Accrued rents and accounts receivable (4,415)  (5,973)
Receivable due from related party (40)  (136)
Unamortized lease commissions, legal fees and loan costs (3,536)  (4,592)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,279   2,484 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (220)  355 
Payable due to related party    16 
Tenants' security deposits 681   186 
Net cash provided by operating activities 58,227   47,600 
Cash flows from investing activities:       
Acquisitions of real estate (55,751)  (25,474)
Additions to real estate (22,410)  (17,055)
Proceeds from sales of properties 52,004   19,847 
Proceeds from the sale of property held in restricted cash (1031 exchange) 10,146    
Escrowed loan repayment on behalf of real estate partnership    (13,633)
Net cash used in investing activities (16,011)  (36,315)
Cash flows from financing activities:       
Distributions paid to common shareholders (24,572)  (23,684)
Distributions paid to OP unit holders (321)  (332)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of offering costs 7,620    
Payments of exchange offer costs (81)   
Proceeds from (payments of) credit facility (21,000)  42,500 
Repayments of notes payable (66,016)  (30,945)
Proceeds from notes payable 76,340    
Payments of loan origination costs (789)   
Repurchase of common shares (2,641)  (525)
Payment of finance lease liability (26)  (14)
Net cash used in financing activities (31,486)  (13,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 10,730   (1,715)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 4,640   6,355 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period(1)$15,370  $4,640 
 
(1) For a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, see supplemental disclosures below.
 


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Supplemental Disclosures
(in thousands)
 
 Year Ended December 31, 
 2024  2023 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:       
Cash paid for interest$33,663  $31,136 
Cash paid for taxes$432  $435 
Non cash investing and financing activities:       
Disposal of fully depreciated real estate$58  $976 
Financed insurance premiums$2,638  $3,002 
Value of shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan$36  $75 
Value of common shares exchanged for OP units$355  $17 
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge$3,178  $(3,452)
Accrued capital expenditures$2,062  $ 
Receivable from partnership redemption$31,643  $ 
Recognition of finance lease liability$86  $ 
Building improvements received due to lease termination$749  $ 
        


 December 31, 
 2024  2023 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash       
Cash and cash equivalents$5,224  $4,572 
Restricted cash 10,146   68 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$15,370  $4,640 
        


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share and per unit data)
 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
FFO (NAREIT) AND CORE FFO                
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $17,337  $1,541  $36,893  $19,180 
Adjustments to reconcile to FFO: (1)                
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets  8,642   8,394   34,811   32,811 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets of real estate partnership (pro rata) (2)     404   111   1,613 
Loss on disposal of assets  364   22   547   522 
(Gain) loss on sale of properties  (11,913)  620   (22,125)  (9,006)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  223   22   480   270 
FFO (NAREIT) $14,653  $11,003  $50,717  $45,390 
Adjustments to reconcile to Core FFO:                
Proxy contest costs        1,757    
Default interest on debt of real estate partnership (1)(2)     1,375      1,375 
Core FFO $14,653  $12,378  $52,474  $46,765 
                 
FFO PER SHARE AND OP UNIT CALCULATION                
Numerator:                
FFO $14,653  $11,003  $50,717  $45,390 
Core FFO $14,653  $12,378  $52,474  $46,765 
Denominator:                
Weighted average number of total common shares - basic  50,650   49,586   50,214   49,501 
Weighted average number of total noncontrolling OP units - basic  649   693   653   694 
Weighted average number of total common shares and noncontrolling OP units - basic  51,299   50,279   50,867   50,195 
                 
Effect of dilutive securities:                
Unvested restricted shares  1,209   1,478   1,133   1,312 
Weighted average number of total common shares and noncontrolling OP units - diluted  52,508   51,757   52,000   51,507 
                 
FFO per common share and OP unit - basic $0.29  $0.22  $1.00  $0.90 
FFO per common share and OP unit - diluted $0.28  $0.21  $0.98  $0.88 
                 
Core FFO per common share and OP unit - basic $0.29  $0.25  $1.03  $0.93 
Core FFO per common share and OP unit - diluted $0.28  $0.24  $1.01  $0.91 
                 
(1) Includes pro-rata share attributable to real estate partnership for the year ended December 31, 2023 and through January 25, 2024, the redemption date.
                 
(2) We rely on reporting provided to us by our third party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of and for the periods ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 have not been made available to us, we have estimated depreciation and amortization of real estate assets based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
                 


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(continued)
(in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
PROPERTY NET OPERATING INCOME                
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $17,337  $1,541  $36,893  $19,180 
General and administrative expenses  5,579   5,002   23,189   20,653 
Depreciation and amortization  8,652   8,428   34,894   32,966 
Deficit in earnings of real estate partnership (1)     1,528   28   3,155 
Interest expense  8,222   8,303   34,035   32,866 
Interest, dividend and other investment income  (72)  (2)  (87)  (51)
Provision for income taxes  123   111   450   450 
(Gain) loss on sale of properties  (11,913)  620   (22,125)  (9,006)
Management fee, net of related expenses           16 
Loss on disposal of assets, net  364   22   547   522 
NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata)(1)     670   183   2,553 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  223   22   480   270 
NOI $28,515  $26,245  $108,487  $103,574 
Non-Same Store NOI (2)  (1,183)  (1,321)  (8,001)  (6,863)
NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata) (1)     (670)  (183)  (2,553)
NOI less Non-Same Store NOI and NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata)  27,332   24,254   100,303   94,158 
Same Store straight-line rent adjustments  (470)  (274)  (2,981)  (2,602)
Same Store amortization of above/below market rents  (158)  (211)  (748)  (808)
Same Store lease termination fees  (1,662)  (98)  (1,961)  (687)
Same Store NOI (3) $25,042  $23,671  $94,613  $90,061 
 
(1) We rely on reporting provided to us by our third party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 have not been made available to us, we have estimated deficit in earnings and pro rata share of NOI of real estate partnership based on the information available to us at the time of this Report. On January 25, 2024, we exercised our notice of redemption for substantially all of our investment in Pillarstone OP. As of December 31, 2024, our ownership in Pillarstone OP no longer represents a majority interest
 
(2) We define “Non-Same Store” as properties that have been acquired since the beginning of the period being compared and properties that have been sold, but not classified as discontinued operations. For purpose of comparing the three months ended December 31, 2024 to the three months ended December 31, 2023, Non-Same Store includes properties acquired between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024, and properties sold between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024, but not included in discontinued operations. For purposes of comparing the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 to the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, Non-Same Store includes properties acquired between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024 and properties sold between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024, but not included in discontinued operations.
 
(3) We define “Same Store” as properties that have been owned during the entire period being compared. For purpose of comparing the three months ended December 31, 2024 to the three months ended December 31, 2023, Same Store includes properties owned before October 1, 2023 and not sold before December 31, 2024. For purposes of comparing the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 to the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, Same Store includes properties owned before January 1, 2023 and not sold before December 31, 2024. Straight line rent adjustments, above/below market rents, and lease termination fees are excluded.
 


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(continued)
(in thousands)
 
 Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Year Ended December 31, 
 2024  2023  2024  2023 
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION FOR REAL ESTATE (EBITDAre)         
                
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT$17,337  $1,541  $36,893  $19,180 
Depreciation and amortization 8,652   8,428   34,894   32,966 
Interest expense 8,222   8,303   34,035   32,866 
Provision for income taxes 123   111   450   450 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 223   22   480   270 
Deficit in earnings of real estate partnership (1)    1,528   28   3,155 
EBITDAre adjustments for real estate partnership (1)    448   136   617 
(Gain) loss on sale of properties (11,913)  620   (22,125)  (9,006)
Loss on disposal of assets 364   22   547   522 
EBITDAre$23,008  $21,023  $85,338  $81,020 
 
(1) We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 have not been made available to us, we have estimated deficit in earnings and EBITDAre adjustments for real estate partnership based on the information available to us at the time of this Report. On January 25, 2024, we exercised our notice of redemption for substantially all of our investment in Pillarstone OP. As of December 31, 2024, our ownership in Pillarstone OP no longer represents a majority interest.
 


Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
Initial Full Year Guidance for 2025
(in thousands, except per share and per unit data)
 
 Projected Range Full Year 2025 
 Low High 
FFO and Core FFO per diluted share and OP unit      
       
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT$17,135 $19,219 
Adjustments to reconcile to FFO      
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets 36,781  36,781 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 242  268 
FFO$54,158 $56,268 
Adjustments to reconcile to Core FFO      
Adjustments    
Core FFO (1)$54,158 $56,268 
Denominator:      
Diluted shares 52,084  52,084 
OP Units 649  649 
Diluted share and OP Units 52,733  52,733 
       
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per diluted share$0.33 $0.37 
       
FFO per diluted share and OP Unit$1.03 $1.07 
       
Core FFO per diluted share and OP Unit (1)$1.03 $1.07 
       
(1) Guidance does not include the operational or capital impact of any future unannounced acquisition or disposition activity or the collection of any amounts due us from our claims in the Pillarstone bankruptcy.

FAQ

What was Whitestone REIT's (WSR) Q4 2024 net income per share?

WSR reported Q4 2024 net income of $0.33 per diluted share, including a $0.23 per share gain on property sales.

How much did Whitestone REIT's (WSR) Q4 2024 revenue grow compared to Q4 2023?

WSR's Q4 2024 revenue increased to $40.8 million from $37.5 million in Q4 2023.

What is Whitestone REIT's (WSR) dividend increase for Q1 2025?

WSR announced a 9% dividend increase for Q1 2025, with a quarterly cash distribution of $0.135 per share.

What is Whitestone REIT's (WSR) Core FFO guidance for 2025?

WSR provided 2025 Core FFO guidance range of $1.03 to $1.07 per diluted share.

What was Whitestone REIT's (WSR) Same Store NOI growth in 2024?

WSR achieved 5.1% Same Store NOI growth for the full year 2024.

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