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LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • LTC delivered mixed Q2 2025: total revenues rose to $60.24M (+20% YoY) on SHOP conversions, while diluted GAAP EPS fell to $0.32 vs $0.44 last year due to higher transaction and G&A costs; Core FFO/share ticked up to $0.68 and Core FAD/share to $0.71 .
  • Guidance raised: FY2025 GAAP NI/share to $3.45–$3.48, Core FFO/share to $2.67–$2.71, and Core FAD/share to $2.80–$2.83, reflecting ~$400M of completed/near‑term investments and a ramping SHOP portfolio .
  • Strategic catalysts: new $600M unsecured revolver (up from $425M), pipeline of ~$320M expected to close within 60 days (SHOP to ~20% of portfolio), and acquisition of a 67‑unit SHOP asset at a 7% initial yield; management emphasized transformation toward a seniors housing‑focused REIT with ample capital access .
  • Risk watch: Genesis (a tenant) filed Chapter 11 in July; LTC holds $4.7M LOC security and reports Genesis as current on rent through August and exercising a 5‑year lease renewal to April 2031, helping mitigate near‑term exposure .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • SHOP conversions accretive: Q2 SHOP NOI was $2.53M, ~$780K higher than triple‑net for the same period last year; average SHOP occupancy ~81% .
    • Balance sheet/liquidity strengthened: new four‑year unsecured revolver lifted commitments to $600M (expandable to $1.2B) and pro forma liquidity to $673.6M; debt/annualized adjusted EBITDAre 4.2x; fixed charge coverage 5.1x .
    • Raised FY2025 guidance on ~$400M investments; management: “Growth is front and center…our SHOP portfolio will more than double in size” .
  • What Went Wrong

    • GAAP diluted EPS declined to $0.32 (vs $0.44 YoY) on higher SHOP operating costs, RIDEA platform startup costs, lease termination fee, and G&A (retirement‑related) despite lower interest expense .
    • Revenue contribution from mortgage loans fell YoY (Q2 mortgage interest $9.68M vs $12.66M in Q2’24) given payoffs/principal paydowns, partially offset by financing receivables interest .
    • Tenant risk: Genesis Chapter 11 increases headline risk; though LTC reports current rent and $4.7M security, investors will monitor case progression and lease performance .

Financial Results

MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Total Revenues ($USD)$52.582M $49.031M $60.240M
Diluted EPS ($USD)$0.39 $0.45 $0.32
NAREIT Diluted FFO/share ($USD)$0.72 $0.65 $0.51
Diluted Core FFO/share ($USD)$0.65 $0.65 $0.68
Diluted FAD/share ($USD)$0.66 $0.76 $0.56
Diluted Core FAD/share ($USD)$0.66 $0.70 $0.71
Revenue Composition ($USD)Q2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Rental Income$31.657M $31.444M $30.177M
Resident Fees & Services (SHOP)$11.950M
Interest from Financing Receivables$3.830M $7.002M $7.084M
Interest from Mortgage Loans$12.661M $9.179M $9.680M
Interest & Other Income$1.968M $1.406M $1.349M
Total Revenues$50.116M $49.031M $60.240M
Estimate Comparison (S&P Global)Q1 2025Q2 2025
Primary EPS Consensus Mean vs Actual ($USD)0.4567* vs 0.4639*0.8195* vs 0.4630*
Revenue Consensus Mean vs Actual ($USD)$48.887M* vs $51.290M*$53.086M* vs $56.368M*
EPS # of Estimates4*5*
Revenue # of Estimates2*3*
Target Price Consensus Mean$38.00*$38.00*

Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global. Note: S&P “Primary EPS” and revenue definitions may differ from LTC’s GAAP diluted EPS and reported total revenues [S&P Global].

KPIs and Segment Notes:

  • SHOP NOI: $2.531M in Q2 (two months from Anthem portfolio + partial month from New Perspective); average SHOP occupancy ~81% .
  • Liquidity (as of 6/30/25): $640.4M; pro forma $673.6M post new revolver .
  • Leverage: Debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAre 4.2x; fixed charge coverage 5.1x .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
GAAP Net Income per ShareFY 2025$3.38–$3.42 $3.45–$3.48 Raised
Diluted Core FFO per ShareFY 2025$2.65–$2.69 $2.67–$2.71 Raised
Diluted Core FAD per ShareFY 2025$2.78–$2.82 $2.80–$2.83 Raised
SHOP NOI (FY 2025)FY 2025$9.4–$10.3M (8 months) $10.4–$15.6M (full year) Raised
SHOP FAD Capex (FY 2025)FY 2025$0.6–$0.8M (8 months) $0.66–$0.92M (full year) Revised scope
G&A Expense (FY 2025)FY 2025$28.6–$29.5M $29.0–$29.8M Raised slightly
DividendQ3 2025$0.19/month (prior practice)$0.19/month (Jul/Aug/Sep) Maintained

Assumptions include ~$400M of completed/near‑term investments, SHOP conversions (13 properties, 832 units), and excludes additional investments beyond 60 days, asset sales (except planned), financings, or equity issuances .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024 & Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
Transformation to SHOP/RIDEARIDEA groundwork; pipeline expanding; SHOP conversions planned SHOP accretive; pipeline ~$320M; SHOP to ~20% of portfolio; 7% yields, >10% unlevered IRR target Accelerating external growth
Capital & LiquidityLiquidity ~$680M; leverage ~4.3x; ATM usage New $600M revolver; liquidity pro forma ~$674M; leverage 4.2x; target low‑4x over time Improved flexibility
Tenant/Operator Risk (Genesis)Genesis monitored; paid May rent Genesis Ch.11; exercised renewal to 2031; current on rent through Aug; $4.7M LOC security Managed, still a watch item
Prestige Loan & SNF RecyclingStructure designed to support recovery; security growing Prestige option to prepay in 12‑month window from Jul’26; reverted to 11.14% contractual rate; planned sale of 7 SNFs with ~$120M proceeds and ~$80M gain Portfolio rotation progressing
Guidance DriversIntroduced FY’25 guidance with SHOP assumptions Raised guidance on $400M investments; SHOP NOI uplift; cautious on expense normalization Positive revision
Funding StrategyBlend debt/equity; leverage neutral or over‑equitize Similar approach; use sales proceeds; blend higher‑yield loans with SHOP Consistent

Management Commentary

  • “Growth is front and center for LTC…our SHOP portfolio will more than double in size…we are excited about the opportunities ahead to drive shareholder value” — Co‑CEOs Pam Kessler & Clint Malin .
  • “Core FFO improved to $0.68…Core FAD to $0.71…we increased our full year 2025 core FFO guidance range…low end includes investments made to date; high end includes $320M expected to close in the next sixty days” — CFO Cece Chikhale .
  • “We expect to record a gain on sale of approximately $80 million…strategically recycling capital out of older skilled nursing assets and into newer seniors housing communities” — EVP Asset Management Gibson Satterwhite .
  • “Our SHOP investment sites are on accretion…targeted unlevered IRR…north of 10%…these investments will drive our SHOP gross book value to approximately $475 million” — CIO David Boitano .

Q&A Highlights

  • Funding plan: Blend debt/equity, aim leverage‑neutral or over‑equitize; ~$120M SNF sale proceeds to help fund; cost of capital offset by higher‑yield loans .
  • Pipeline sustainability: Focused on single‑asset/small stabilized portfolios, newer vintage; competitive market but LTC’s size enables accretive smaller deals; additional LOIs in process .
  • SHOP NOI drivers: Q2 SHOP NOI ~$400K above internal expectations; occupancy catching up; cautious on expenses potentially mean‑reverting; guidance uplift driven by new deals .
  • Prestige & ALG: Prestige prepay option in Jul’26 contingent on financing (likely HUD); ALG purchase options timing more likely 2027 depending on rates and performance .
  • Leverage targets: Management prefers low‑4x net debt/EBITDA; current 4.2x provides optionality to fund near‑term investments .
  • Management agreements: Structured with incentives tied to top/bottom‑line, short/long‑term goals; operators retained for continuity on external SHOP deals .

Estimates Context

  • EPS: Q2 2025 S&P Primary EPS consensus was $0.8195* vs S&P “actual” $0.4630* — a miss. Note LTC GAAP diluted EPS reported at $0.32, which differs from S&P’s Primary EPS definition .
  • Revenue: Q2 2025 S&P revenue consensus was $53.086M* vs S&P “actual” $56.368M* — a beat, while LTC reported total revenues of $60.240M (definition differences likely) .
  • Target price: Consensus $38.00* with 7 estimates; recommendation text not available in the S&P dataset retrieved.
    Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.

Where estimates may adjust:

  • Upward revisions to revenue could reflect SHOP accretion pace and pipeline closings; EPS consensus likely to incorporate higher transaction/G&A and SHOP OpEx as platform scales .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Near‑term growth catalyst: ~$320M of investments closing within 60 days (SHOP ~ $260M at 7% initial yields; loan ~$60M at 8.25%), potentially taking SHOP to ~20% of portfolio with >10% targeted unlevered IRRs .
  • Balance sheet optionality: New $600M revolver and pro forma liquidity ~$674M provide funding flexibility; expect a blend of debt/equity and recycling of ~$120M SNF sale proceeds .
  • Earnings quality: Core FFO/Core FAD per share improved; watch GAAP EPS headwinds from platform ramp costs and SHOP OpEx normalization vs accretive SHOP NOI .
  • Risk monitoring: Genesis bankruptcy is contained near‑term (renewal, current rent, $4.7M security), but remains a headline risk; monitor court developments and rent coverage trends .
  • Portfolio rotation: Strategic recycling out of older SNFs to stabilized seniors housing strengthens mix and supports guidance trajectory; potential Prestige prepayment in 2026 could further redeploy capital .
  • Dividend stability: Monthly $0.19/share for Q3 maintained; coverage supported by Core FAD trajectory though SHOP ramp costs warrant monitoring .
  • Trading lens: Raised guidance and visible pipeline should be supportive; any execution delays or expense normalization in SHOP could be short‑term headwinds, while successful closings and NOI ramp are upside catalysts .