LTC Properties Q4 FFO of $0.70 Beats Estimates by 2.3%
LTC Properties reported Q4 funds from operations of $0.70 per share, surpassing consensus by 2.32% though down from $0.72 a year ago. Revenue fell 23% to $26.71 million, a 6.02% miss, as shares have rallied about 14% year-to-date.
1. Q4 Results
LTC Properties reported Q4 funds from operations of $0.70 per share, exceeding consensus by 2.32%. This represents a decline from $0.72 a year earlier but marks the third estimate beat in four quarters.
2. Revenue Performance
Total revenue for the quarter dropped to $26.71 million, down 23% from $34.81 million, missing consensus by 6.02%. The company has now failed to meet revenue estimates in each of the last four quarters.
3. Share Performance
Shares have gained approximately 14% since the start of the year despite broader market weakness, reflecting investor focus on FFO strength. This contrasts with a 0.1% decline in the S&P 500 over the same period.
4. Outlook and Estimates
Current consensus forecasts call for Q1 FFO of $0.72 per share on $32.68 million in revenue and full-year FFO of $2.80 on $138.65 million in revenue. Future stock momentum may hinge on management commentary during the upcoming earnings call.