- CapitaLand Ascott Trust (SGX:HMN)'s 3Q23 gross profit rose 13% y-o-y to reach 103% of pre-COVID 3Q19 levels. 3Q23 portfolio RevPAU rose 17% y-o-y to S$154, reaching 102% of pre-COVID 3Q19 levels on the continued improvement in portfolio occupancy (77% vs 70% in 3Q22) and average daily rates (ADR).
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- FY23e/FY24e DPU forecast for CapitaLand Ascott Trust is lowered by 6%/14% after accounting for the higher share base (+9%) from the equity fund-raising exercise, proposed acquisitions, and higher finance costs.
- Upgrade CapitaLand Ascott Trust from ACCUMULATE to BUY due to recent share price performance, DDM-based target price lowered from S$1.20 to S$1.04.
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The Positives
3Q23 RevPAU grew 17% y-o-y.
- 3Q23 RevPAU grew 17% y-o-y to S$154 reaching 102% of pre-pandemic 3Q19 pro-forma RevPAU. Average daily rates (ADRs) remained above pre-COVID levels, while occupancy improved 2ppts q-o-q to 77% in 3Q23 (3Q22: 70%).
- All markets experienced RevPAU growth y-o-y, with Singapore, Australia, USA, UK, and Japan performing above pre-COVID levels.
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