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Camden Property Trust: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 30 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • FFO and Core FFO per share rose: Fourth-quarter FFO was $1.73 against $1.68 and Core FFO $1.76 against $1.73. Core AFFO was $1.46 in both periods. Full-year Core FFO was $6.88 against $6.85. Source
  • Full-year Core FFO above prior range: Full-year 2025 Core FFO of $6.88 compared with the $6.83 to $6.87 range in the third quarter release, midpoint $6.85.
  • Same property NOI flat in quarter: Fourth-quarter same property revenue rose 0.5% and expenses 1.5%, leaving NOI at 0.0%. Full-year 2025 same property NOI rose 0.3%. Source
  • New lease rates stayed negative: Effective new lease rates were (5.3)% against (4.7)% a year earlier. Renewal rates were 2.8% against 3.3%, and blended rates (1.6)% against (1.1)%. Source
  • Two dispositions produced gain: Two communities in Houston and Phoenix, comprising 979 homes, were sold for about $201.0 million, with a gain of approximately $128.0 million. Source
  • 2026 Core FFO guided at $6.60-$6.90: Full-year 2026 Core FFO per diluted share is expected at $6.60 to $6.90, with a $6.75 midpoint, excluding about $0.14 of non-core charges. Source
  • Same property NOI range spans decline: The 2026 same property NOI growth range is (2.50%) to 1.50%, midpoint (0.50)%. Revenue midpoint is 0.75% and expense midpoint 3.00%. Source

“Camden provided initial earnings guidance for 2026 based on its current and expected views of the apartment market and general economic conditions”

Camden Property Trust, press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
EPS Sourcefirst quarter 2026$0.22 - $0.26New
FFO Sourcefirst quarter 2026$1.61 - $1.65New
Core FFO Sourcefirst quarter 2026$1.64 - $1.68New
EPS Sourcefull year 2026$0.40 - $0.70New
FFO Sourcefull year 2026$6.46 - $6.76New
Core FFO Sourcefull year 2026$6.60 - $6.90New
Same property revenue growth Sourcefull year 2026(0.25%) - 1.75%New
Same property expense growth Sourcefull year 20262.25% - 3.75%New
Same property NOI growth Sourcefull year 2026(2.50%) - 1.50%New
Same property NOI sensitivity Sourcefull year 2026approximately $0.09 per share per 1.0% change in NOI growthNew
Same property units Sourcefull year 202654,970 unitsNew
Same property base NOI Source2025 base$942 millionNew
Recurring capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$113 - $117 millionNew
Revenue enhancing capex and repositions Sourcefull year 2026$77 - $81 millionNew
Acquisition volume Sourcefull year 2026$1.0 - $1.2 billionNew
Disposition volume Sourcefull year 2026$1.6 - $2.0 billionNew
Development starts Sourcefull year 2026$140 - $335 millionNew
Development spend Sourcefull year 2026$185 - $215 millionNew
Fee and asset management income Sourcefull year 2026$8 - $10 millionNew
Interest income Sourcefull year 2026$2 - $4 millionNew
General and administrative expenses Sourcefull year 2026$81 - $85 millionNew
Non-core adjustments in G&A Sourcefull year 2026$14 - $15 millionNew
Property management expenses Sourcefull year 2026$36 - $40 millionNew
Fee and asset management expenses Sourcefull year 2026$2 - $3 millionNew
Corporate depreciation and amortization Sourcefull year 2026$14 - $16 millionNew
Income tax expense Sourcefull year 2026$3 - $4 millionNew
Share repurchases Sourcefull year 2026$350 - $400 millionNew
Debt transactions Sourcefull year 2026$400 - $800 millionNew
Expensed interest Sourcefull year 2026$142 - $146 millionNew
Capitalized interest Sourcefull year 2026$16 - $18 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Initial 2026 earnings guidance was given. The third quarter release contained only 2025 guidance. Source
  • New guidance: First-quarter 2026 guidance was given for EPS, FFO and Core FFO. Source
  • New: The company acquired Camden Lake Buena Vista in Orlando, FL, for approximately $85.2 million during the quarter. Source
  • New: The Board authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $600.0 million in February 2026. Source
  • New: The company began marketing 11 operating communities in California for sale after quarter end. Source
  • New: The first-quarter 2026 dividend is $1.06 per share, compared with $1.05 declared for the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Ended: Lease-up at Camden Long Meadow Farms in Richmond, TX was completed during the quarter. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • FFO and Core FFO per share rose: Fourth-quarter FFO was $1.73 against $1.68 and Core FFO $1.76 against $1.73. Core AFFO was $1.46 in both periods. Full-year Core FFO was $6.88 against $6.85. Source
  • Land impairments reduced EPS: EPS included about $0.12 per share of impairments on undeveloped land parcels in 2025, compared with about $0.37 per share in 2024. Source
  • Full-year Core FFO above prior range: Full-year 2025 Core FFO of $6.88 compared with the $6.83 to $6.87 range in the third quarter release, midpoint $6.85.
  • Fourth-quarter Core FFO above midpoint: Fourth-quarter Core FFO of $1.76 compared with a $1.73 midpoint for the quarter, a variance of $0.03. EPS of $1.44 compared with a $0.35 midpoint. Source
  • Property revenue and NOI rose modestly: Full-year property revenues were $1,573.5 million against $1,543.8 million, and NOI was $1,006.8 million against $985.0 million. Source

Same property performance and leasing

  • Same property NOI flat in quarter: Fourth-quarter same property revenue rose 0.5% and expenses 1.5%, leaving NOI at 0.0%. Full-year 2025 same property NOI rose 0.3%. Source
  • Occupancy eased to 95.2%: Same property occupancy was 95.2% in the fourth quarter, against 95.3% a year earlier and 95.5% in the third quarter. Source
  • New lease rates stayed negative: Effective new lease rates were (5.3)% against (4.7)% a year earlier. Renewal rates were 2.8% against 3.3%, and blended rates (1.6)% against (1.1)%. Source
  • Turnover eased, bad debt flat: Annualized gross turnover was 40% against 41% and net turnover 30% against 31%. Bad debt was 0.7% in both quarters. Source

“In declaring the dividend, the Board of Trust Managers considered a number of factors, including the Company's past performance and future prospects, as described in this press release.”

Camden Property Trust, press release

Costs, overhead and legal charges

  • Overhead expense rose in quarter: Fourth-quarter general and administrative expense was $19.8 million against $18.7 million a year earlier. Interest expense was $34.1 million against $32.6 million. Source
  • Legal costs and settlements increased: Legal costs and settlements were $2.3 million in the fourth quarter against $1.6 million, and $8.6 million for 2025 against $4.8 million. Source

Acquisitions, dispositions and 2026 plans

  • Lake Buena Vista community acquired: The company bought a 322-apartment community in Orlando, FL, for about $85.2 million during the quarter. Source
  • Two dispositions produced gain: Two communities in Houston and Phoenix, comprising 979 homes, were sold for about $201.0 million, with a gain of approximately $128.0 million. Source
  • California communities marketed for sale: After quarter end, the company began marketing 11 operating communities in California for sale. Source
  • 2026 disposition volume above acquisitions: Expected 2026 acquisition volume is $1.0 to $1.2 billion and expected disposition volume is $1.6 to $2.0 billion. Source

Cash, leverage and shareholder returns

  • Fourth-quarter buybacks at $106.82: The company repurchased 2,065,276 shares in the quarter at an average price of $106.82, for $220.6 million. Source
  • Year-to-date buybacks reached $270.6 million: Year-to-date repurchases totalled 2,531,018 shares at an average of $106.92, for $270.6 million. Source
  • New $600 million repurchase authorization: The Board authorized a new program of up to $600.0 million in February 2026, with the full $600.0 million remaining. Source
  • Leverage at 4.1 times: Net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAre was 4.1x in the fourth quarter, against 3.8x a year earlier and 4.2x in the third quarter. Source
  • First-quarter dividend of $1.06: The Board declared a first-quarter 2026 dividend of $1.06 per share, up from $1.05 declared for the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Liquidity of $635.2 million: Liquidity at year-end was $635.2 million, made up of $25.2 million of cash and $610.0 million of credit facility and commercial paper availability. Source

2026 guidance and assumptions

  • 2026 Core FFO guided at $6.60-$6.90: Full-year 2026 Core FFO per diluted share is expected at $6.60 to $6.90, with a $6.75 midpoint, excluding about $0.14 of non-core charges. Source
  • Same property NOI range spans decline: The 2026 same property NOI growth range is (2.50%) to 1.50%, midpoint (0.50)%. Revenue midpoint is 0.75% and expense midpoint 3.00%. Source
  • Core FFO bridge from 2025 to 2026: From 2025 actual Core FFO of $6.880, 2026 midpoint is $6.750: $0.040 lower fee income, $0.045 lower same property NOI growth and $0.045 higher overhead. Source
  • Non-core charges excluded from Core FFO: Core FFO guidance excludes about $0.14 per share of non-core charges, for legal costs, settlements and expensed transaction pursuit costs. Source
  • First-quarter 2026 guidance given: First-quarter 2026 EPS range is $0.22 to $0.26, FFO $1.61 to $1.65 and Core FFO $1.64 to $1.68. Source

Development pipeline

  • Long Meadow Farms lease-up completed: Lease-up was completed at Camden Long Meadow Farms in Richmond, TX, while leasing continued at Camden Village District in Raleigh, NC, which was 60% leased. Source
  • $213.8 million left to fund pipeline: At quarter end, $213.8 million remained to fund under the wholly-owned development pipeline. Three communities under construction total 1,162 homes. Source

Portfolio size

  • Portfolio at 172 properties: The company owns and operates 172 properties with 58,759 apartment homes, down from 174 properties and 59,416 homes in the third quarter release. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 February 2026

  • Quarterly guidance updates planned: The company intends to update its earnings guidance each quarter; the release gives no date for the next update. Source
  • First-quarter dividend payment April 17: The $1.06 dividend is payable on April 17, 2026 to holders of record as of March 31, 2026. Source
  • Three communities due for completion: Three properties under development will bring the portfolio to 175 properties and 59,921 apartment homes on completion. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per diluted share Source$1.73 (4Q25); $6.77 (2025)
Core AFFO per diluted share Source$1.46 (4Q25); $5.90 (2025)
Occupancy Source95.2% (4Q25)
Same property NOI growth Source0.0% (4Q25 vs 4Q24); 0.3% (2025 vs 2024)
Leasing spreads SourceNew (5.3)%; renewal 2.8%; blended (1.6)% (4Q25)
Acquisitions Source$85.2 million (Lake Buena Vista, 322 homes)
Dispositions Source$201.0 million; gain approx. $128.0 million (979 homes)
Leverage Source4.1x net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAre (4Q25)

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Effective new lease and blended lease rates were negative in the fourth quarter, with new lease rates at (5.3)% and blended rates at (1.6)%. Source
  • Demand: Management quantified that a 1.0% change in same property NOI growth moves per-share results by about $0.09. Source
  • Operational: The 2026 same property expense growth range of 2.25% to 3.75% is set against revenue growth of (0.25%) to 1.75%. Source
  • Financial: Impairments on undeveloped land parcels reduced 2025 EPS by about $0.12 per share. Source
  • Regulatory: Non-core charges for legal costs, settlements and transaction pursuit costs of about $0.14 per share are excluded from 2026 Core FFO. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The expected 2026 repurchase range of $350 to $400 million includes $120.7 million repurchased in January 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management stated its intention to update earnings guidance to the market on a quarterly basis. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.