Sanketkumar Agrawal's questions to ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST (ESS) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Sanketkumar Agrawal, on for Steve Sakwa, asked for clarification on the assumed 20 basis point acceleration in blended rent growth for Q2 and requested specifics on new lease and renewal rates achieved in April and May.
Answer
Executive Angela Kleiman clarified that the modest Q2 acceleration is a mathematical result of Q1's outperformance against an unchanged full-year guidance, not a reflection of changing market views. She reported that April new lease rates were consistent with March and the company's plan. For renewals, April notices were sent in the low 4% range and finalized in the high 3% range, which was also in line with expectations.