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Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 7 lowered, 2 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Core FFO per share fell year over year: Core FFO per diluted share was $2.16 for the quarter, against $2.21 a year earlier. Diluted EPS was $0.84, against $0.98 a year earlier. Source
  • Full-year guidance midpoints lowered: Full-year Core FFO midpoint moved to $8.74 from $8.77 and EPS midpoint to $4.24 from $5.37 in the revised 2025 guidance. Source
  • Same Store NOI fell 1.8%: Same Store revenues fell 0.3% and expenses rose 2.3% for the quarter, giving NOI growth of -1.8%. Nine-month Same Store NOI fell 1.7%. Source
  • Blended lease rate growth reached 0.3%: Same Store effective blended lease rate growth was 0.3% for the quarter, 50 basis points above the prior-year period. Nine-month blended growth was 0.2%. Source
  • New leases priced lower, renewals higher: Effective new lease rate growth was -5.2% for the quarter and renewal growth was 4.5%. Nine-month figures were -5.3% for new leases and 4.6% for renewals. Source
  • Elevated supply and slower job growth cited: Management named elevated supply, continued economic uncertainty and slower job growth as conditions the quarter's results were delivered against. Source

“Reflecting the resilience of our platform, we delivered Core FFO results in line with expectations for the quarter despite elevated supply”

Brad Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Full-year diluted EPS SourceFull year 2025$4.18 to $4.30 (midpoint $4.24)Lowered from $5.25 to $5.49 (midpoint $5.37)
Core FFO per diluted share SourceFull year 2025$8.68 to $8.80 (midpoint $8.74)Lowered from $8.65 to $8.89 (midpoint $8.77)
Core AFFO per diluted share SourceFull year 2025$7.70 to $7.82 (midpoint $7.76)Lowered from $7.67 to $7.91 (midpoint $7.79)
Same Store property revenue growth SourceFull year 2025-0.25% to 0.15% (midpoint -0.05%)Lowered from -0.20% to 0.40% (midpoint 0.10%)
Same Store property operating expense growth SourceFull year 20251.80% to 2.60% (midpoint 2.20%)Lowered from 1.75% to 2.75% (midpoint 2.25%)
Same Store NOI growth SourceFull year 2025-1.85% to -0.85% (midpoint -1.35%)Lowered from -1.90% to -0.40% (midpoint -1.15%)
Core FFO per diluted share SourceFourth quarter 2025$2.17 to $2.29 (midpoint $2.23)New
Q3 to Q4 Core FFO bridge SourceFourth quarter 2025 versus third quarter 2025Same Store NOI +$0.06; development, lease-up and other non-Same Store NOI +$0.04; interest expense and other non-operating -$0.03New
Annual dividend rate SourceCurrent$6.06 per common shareKept
Development pipeline completions and cost SourceExpected completions 2025 to 20281 in 2025, 4 in 2026, 1 in 2027, 1 in 2028; expected total cost $797,000 thousand for 7 projectsLowered from 2 in 2025, 4 in 2026, 1 in 2027, 1 in 2028; expected total cost $942,500 thousand for 8 projects
Lease-up stabilization timing SourceFourth quarter 2025 through third quarter 2026One project each in Q4 2025, Q1 2026, Q2 2026 and Q3 2026

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2025 diluted EPS range lowered to $4.18 to $4.30 from $5.25 to $5.49. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2025 Core FFO per diluted share range lowered to $8.68 to $8.80 from $8.65 to $8.89. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2025 Core AFFO per diluted share range lowered to $7.70 to $7.82 from $7.67 to $7.91. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year Same Store NOI growth range lowered to -1.85% to -0.85% from -1.90% to -0.40%, with the midpoint at -1.35%. Source
  • New guidance: First guidance for fourth-quarter 2025 Core FFO per diluted share, at $2.17 to $2.29. Source
  • New: MAALP's unsecured revolving credit facility was amended in October 2025, raising capacity to $1.5 billion with an option to expand to $2.0 billion, maturing January 2030. Source
  • New: The commercial paper program maximum was increased to $750.0 million in October 2025. Source
  • New: MAA acquired a 318-unit stabilized community in the Kansas City market, closing in August 2025. Source
  • New: MAA Nixie in Raleigh, North Carolina moved from development to completed during the quarter. Source

Core FFO and earnings results

  • Core FFO per share fell year over year: Core FFO per diluted share was $2.16 for the quarter, against $2.21 a year earlier. Diluted EPS was $0.84, against $0.98 a year earlier. Source
  • Nine-month FFO slightly below prior year: FFO per diluted share was $6.53 for the nine months, against $6.57 a year earlier. Nine-month Core FFO per diluted share was $6.51, against $6.65. Source
  • Core AFFO per share declined: Core AFFO per diluted share was $1.81 for the quarter, against $1.93. Recurring capital expenditures were $41.7 million, against $33.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Full-year guidance midpoints lowered: Full-year Core FFO midpoint moved to $8.74 from $8.77 and EPS midpoint to $4.24 from $5.37 in the revised 2025 guidance. Source

Same Store portfolio results

  • Same Store NOI fell 1.8%: Same Store revenues fell 0.3% and expenses rose 2.3% for the quarter, giving NOI growth of -1.8%. Nine-month Same Store NOI fell 1.7%. Source
  • Same Store NOI dollars below prior year: Same Store NOI was $322.0 million for the quarter, up from $319.6 million in the second quarter and down from $327.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Non-Same Store NOI increased: Non-Same Store and Other NOI was $16.3 million, against $11.7 million a year earlier. The portfolio includes recent acquisitions, development and lease-up communities. Source

“Resident retention remains strong with turnover at a record low.”

Brad Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lease pricing and resident retention

  • Blended lease rate growth reached 0.3%: Same Store effective blended lease rate growth was 0.3% for the quarter, 50 basis points above the prior-year period. Nine-month blended growth was 0.2%. Source
  • New leases priced lower, renewals higher: Effective new lease rate growth was -5.2% for the quarter and renewal growth was 4.5%. Nine-month figures were -5.3% for new leases and 4.6% for renewals. Source
  • Resident turnover at 40.2%: Same Store resident turnover was 40.2% as of September 30, 2025. Management described it as historically low, with move-outs to buy homes at 10.8%. Source
  • Occupancy at 95.6% for the quarter: Average physical occupancy was 95.6% for the quarter and 95.5% for nine months. Average effective rent per unit was $1,693 for the quarter and $1,691 for nine months. Source

Operating expenses

  • Same Store expenses rose 2.3%: Same Store expenses rose 2.3% for the quarter, against 3.8% reported for the second quarter. Nine-month Same Store expense growth was 2.4%.
  • Property operating costs increased: Total property operating expenses were $372.7 million, including $156.7 million of depreciation and amortization, against $358.3 million a year earlier. Operating expenses excluding real estate taxes and insurance were $137.2 million. Source
  • Overhead lines moved in both directions: Property management expenses were $18.2 million, up from $17.3 million a year earlier. General and administrative expenses were $12.5 million, down from $12.7 million. Source

“Solid demand coupled with meaningfully lower levels of new deliveries and our strong occupancy, position MAA well to capitalize on the coming year”

Brad Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer

Demand and new supply

  • Elevated supply and slower job growth cited: Management named elevated supply, continued economic uncertainty and slower job growth as conditions the quarter's results were delivered against. Source
  • Supply moving away from 2024 peak: The second-quarter release said supply was moving further from its 2024 peak, with a strengthening demand and supply balance expected.

Capital, liquidity and dividends

  • Liquidity at $814.7 million: Combined cash and available revolver capacity was $814.7 million at September 30, 2025, measured before the October amendment. Source
  • Total debt $5.2 billion, leverage 4.2x: Total debt was $5.2 billion, with Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA re at 4.2x and average effective interest rate at 3.8%. Fixed-rate debt was 91.1% of total debt. Source
  • Dividends and distributions paid rose: Dividends and distributions paid in the quarter were $181.8 million, against $176.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • 127th consecutive quarterly dividend declared: MAA declared a quarterly common dividend of $1.5150 per share, payable October 31, 2025, its 127th consecutive quarterly dividend. Source

Development and lease-up activity

  • About $78 million funded in quarter: MAA funded about $78 million for current and planned development projects, including predevelopment activities, during the third quarter. Source
  • Seven communities under development: Seven development communities total 2,242 units, with expected cost of $797.0 million and $543.2 million spent to date. Of the units, 412 are delivered and 247 leased. Source
  • Lease-up communities at 66.1% occupancy: Four lease-up communities total 1,415 units at 66.1% physical occupancy, with $409.2 million of cost to date. Six lease-up communities were reported at June 30. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 October 2025

  • Phoenix 280-unit construction start: MAA acquired a Phoenix land parcel in October 2025 and plans to begin construction of a 280-unit community in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Quarterly guidance updates: MAA expects to update its 2025 EPS, Core FFO and Core AFFO per diluted share guidance on a quarterly basis. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per share, diluted Source$2.14 (three months); $6.53 (nine months)
Core FFO per share, diluted Source$2.16 (three months); $6.51 (nine months)
Core AFFO per share, diluted Source$1.81 (three months); $5.70 (nine months)
Same Store NOI growth Source-1.8% (three months); -1.7% (nine months)
Same Store average physical occupancy Source95.6% (three months)
Same Store average effective rent per unit Source$1,693 (three months)
Effective blended lease rate growth Source0.3% (three months); 0.2% (nine months)
Effective new and renewal lease rate growth SourceNew -5.2%; renewal 4.5% (three months)
Resident turnover Source40.2%
Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA re Source4.2x
Acquisitions Source318-unit community, Kansas City market (closed August 2025)

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management named elevated supply, continued economic uncertainty and slower job growth as conditions the quarter was delivered against. Source
  • Regulatory: MAA recognized accrued legal defense costs of $8.9 million in the quarter, expected to be incurred through July 2027. Source
  • Financial: The fourth-quarter Core FFO bridge shows a $0.03 per diluted share reduction from interest expense and other non-operating items. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Q2 release guided third-quarter Core FFO to $2.08 to $2.24, midpoint $2.16; reported third-quarter Core FFO was $2.16, described as in line with expectations.
  • Met: The second-quarter release expected three lease-up projects to stabilize in the third quarter; the third-quarter release reports completed lease-up of Novel West Midtown, Novel Daybreak and MAA Milepost 35.

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.