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LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC)·Q4 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q4 2024 delivered modest revenue growth but lower GAAP EPS year over year as gains on sale normalized and impairment rose; total revenues were $52.6M (+4.7% YoY), diluted EPS was $0.39 (vs $0.67 YoY) . FFO per share rose to $0.72, while core FFO (ex-nonrecurring) was roughly flat at $0.65 .
  • Liquidity materially strengthened to ~$680M exiting the quarter (cash $9.4M, revolver availability ~$281M, ATM capacity ~$390M), positioning LTC to fund accretive growth .
  • Management introduced a RIDEA strategy with $150–$200M of initial conversions expected in Q2 2025; year‑1 NOI from these conversions is expected to offset platform build costs, with full‑year guidance to follow post‑conversion .
  • Near-term catalysts: RIDEA conversions; redeployment of proceeds from a planned sale of seven SNFs tied to a 2026 maturity (management targets earnings neutrality via current market rates); 2025 rent resets projected to increase market-based rents by ~$1.1M YoY .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • “We are unlocking a strong catalyst for growth by adding a RIDEA structure…targeting $150 million to $200 million…conversions…during the second quarter. Currently, we expect that year 1 NOI…will offset the initial expense” — Pam Kessler .
    • Liquidity and balance sheet metrics improved: debt/annualized adjusted EBITDAre fell to 4.3x and fixed charge coverage rose to 4.7x QoQ; total liquidity ~ $680M .
    • ALG and Prestige updates constructive: ALG current on contractual rent early 2025; Prestige retroactive Medicaid payments of ~$4.3M and occupancy up ~740 bps YoY support full contractual interest in 2025 .

  • What Went Wrong

    • GAAP diluted EPS fell to $0.39 from $0.67 YoY on lower gain on sale and higher impairment/G&A expense despite lower interest expense; net income available to common fell ~ $10.1M YoY .
    • Non-recurring straight-line income boosted Q4 revenue (restoring accrual accounting on two master leases), which is not indicative of recurring run-rate; core FFO per share was flat YoY at $0.65 .
    • Continued churn in the portfolio: one top-10 operator intends not to renew in 2026, necessitating sale/redeployment of seven SNFs; execution risk remains even with management’s neutrality target .

Financial Results

MetricQ4 2023Q2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024
Total Revenues ($USD Millions)$50.2 $50.1 $55.8 $52.6
Diluted EPS ($)$0.67 $0.44 $0.66 $0.39
Operating Income ($USD Millions)$28.3 $19.1 $30.2 $18.9
Operating Income Margin (%)56.4% 38.0% 54.1% 35.9%
Net Income to Common ($USD Millions)$28.1 $19.2 $29.2 $17.9
Net Income Margin (%)55.9% 38.3% 52.3% 34.1%

Revenue composition (quarterly):

Revenue Component ($USD Millions)Q4 2023Q3 2024Q4 2024
Rental Income$32.5 $32.3 $34.8
Interest from Financing Receivables$3.8 $7.0 $7.0
Interest from Mortgage Loans$12.3 $10.7 $9.4
Interest & Other Income$1.6 $5.8 $1.4
Total Revenues$50.2 $55.8 $52.6

Key KPIs:

KPIQ4 2023Q3 2024Q4 2024
NAREIT Diluted FFO / Share$0.57 $0.78 $0.72
Diluted FFO ex Non-Recurring / Share$0.66 $0.68 $0.65
Diluted FAD / Share$0.72 $0.78 $0.66
Diluted FAD ex Non-Recurring / Share$0.72 $0.68 $0.66

Drivers and non-GAAP notes:

  • Q4 revenue benefited from a one-time additional straight-line rental income from restoring accrual accounting for two master leases (non-recurring) .
  • FFO improvement YoY reflects lower interest expense, rent increases, construction loan income; partially offset by property sales/mortgage payoffs and higher G&A .
  • Dividends declared and paid per common share were $0.57 in Q4 .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Core FFO per ShareQ1 2025N/A$0.64–$0.65 New
RIDEA Conversions (Gross Investment)Q2 2025 completion targetN/A$150–$200M; Year‑1 NOI expected to offset RIDEA platform costs; full‑year guidance to follow post‑conversion New
Dividends per ShareOngoingN/AMaintained at $0.57 in Q4 (monthly program) Maintained

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q2 2024)Previous Mentions (Q3 2024)Current Period (Q4 2024)Trend
RIDEA StrategyNone explicitly; ALG lease adjustments and JV financing Balance sheet de‑levering to enable growth Launching RIDEA; $150–$200M conversions in Q2 2025; 50/50 pipeline (RIDEA/loans) Accelerating
Liquidity/LeverageLiquidity $189M at Q2; revolver availability $118M Liquidity $229M at Q3; revolver availability $185M Liquidity ~$680M; debt/EBITDAre ↓ to 4.3x; FCCR ↑ to 4.7x Stronger
Operator Health: ALGRent deferrals and portfolio restructuring; cross-default/collateralization Transition and sales activity ongoing ALG current on rent (Jan–Feb); evaluating purchase options Stabilizing
Operator Health: PrestigeN/AN/ARetroactive Medicaid (~$4.3M) added to security; occupancy +740 bps YoY; full contractual interest expected in 2025 Improving
Portfolio RecyclingLease extensions and asset sales noted Gains on sale; continued recycling Plan to sell 7 SNFs prior to 2026 maturity; target earnings neutrality on redeployment Active

Management Commentary

  • “We are unlocking a strong catalyst for growth by adding a RIDEA structure…we expect to complete these conversions…during the second quarter. Currently, we expect that year 1 NOI…will offset the initial expense…Once the conversions are complete, we will provide full year guidance for 2025.” — Pam Kessler .
  • “Currently, our pipeline is valued at approximately $100 million…about 50% RIDEA and about 50% loans…We are in one of the best positions for accretive growth in recent years.” — Clint Malin .
  • “Our debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA…is down to 4.3x…fixed charge coverage…up to 4.7x…our first quarter 2025 guidance for core FFO is between $0.64 and $0.65 per share.” — Cece Chikhale .

Q&A Highlights

  • RIDEA Implementation: Year‑1 NOI expected to offset platform costs; in-place NOI yield ~8% on $150–$200M conversion set; G&A run-rate to be disclosed post platform build .
  • Pipeline/External Growth: ~$100M pipeline, ~50% RIDEA / ~50% loans, majority private pay assets; enhanced operator engagement due to RIDEA optionality .
  • Portfolio Recycling: One operator will not renew in 2026; management intends to sell 7 SNFs and redeploy at current rates to fully replace ~$8.3M GAAP rent; expects sale completion by Q4 2025, with rent paid through maturity .
  • Prestige Performance: Retroactive Medicaid of ~$4.3M, occupancy up ~740 bps YoY; management expects to receive full contractual interest in 2025 .
  • Lease Accounting: Accrual basis restored on two master leases due to sustained strong ops; implies confidence in contractual rent through maturity .

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus via S&P Global was unavailable during this session due to data access limits. As a result, we cannot provide beat/miss comparisons versus consensus for Q4 2024. Values retrieved from S&P Global were unavailable due to request limit constraints.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Liquidity and leverage improvements provide capacity to fund RIDEA roll-out and external growth; key financial coverage metrics moved favorably QoQ .
  • RIDEA is the central growth pivot; expect Q2 2025 conversions with near-term earnings neutrality and longer-term organic growth potential superior to CPI-based triple-net escalators .
  • Portfolio recycling (7 SNFs) should reduce average portfolio age and skilled nursing exposure; management targets earnings neutrality through redeployment at current market rates .
  • Operator fundamentals trending better: ALG rent current early 2025; Prestige occupancy and Medicaid support cash interest coverage in 2025, reducing downside risk .
  • Q4 headline profitability down YoY on lower gains and higher impairment/G&A, but FFO improved; underlying cash metrics (FAD/share) reflect non-recurring adjustments and property sales/mortgage payoffs .
  • Near-term trading: Catalyst timing around RIDEA conversion announcements and asset sale progress; watch for Q1 core FFO delivery within $0.64–$0.65 and any incremental guidance post-RIDEA build-out .
  • Medium-term thesis: RIDEA expands addressable opportunity set and should enhance organic growth and alignment with operators; balance sheet and liquidity are now structured to support this strategic pivot .

Management/Document citations:

  • Q4 press release and financial tables .
  • Q3 press release and financials .
  • Q2 press release and financials .
  • Earnings call transcript (prepared remarks and Q&A) .
  • Leadership transition press release .