- Notwithstanding pressure from higher rates and FX volatility, CapitaLand Ascott Trust (SGX:HMN)'s diversified portfolio along with top-ups should result in stable distribution. We maintain our estimates and rating.
1Q update: Growing top line
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- Management continues to focus on portfolio reconstitution and asset enhancement. Funding cost moved up and guidance is for further normalisation.
Improving operations
- CapitaLand Ascott Trust's gross profit for 1Q24 grew 15% y-o-y. On a same-store basis, gross profit was 7% higher y-o-y.
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- All of CapitaLand Ascott Trust key markets registered higher RevPAU y-o-y.
- Assets under master leases benefitted from higher variable rent. Rent from US student accommodation grew 5.5% y-o-y. The quarter witnessed strong short-stay demand due to high profile concerts and sporting events. This should continue into 2Q for most markets.
- Corporate demand is picking up in both the US and the UK.
Prudent capital management
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