Sentral REIT posts lower 3Q earnings as repair costs weigh on income
Revenue for the quarter, however, rose marginally to RM48.
Revenue for the quarter, however, rose marginally to RM48.
Teh, 47, was appointed in April 2022, replacing Yong Su-Lin, who stepped down after six years.
If the disposal of Wisma Sentral Inai goes through, the real estate investment trust will see its overall occupancy rate rise to 94% from 85%, while improving its yield, according to analysts’ estimates, as the loss-making property has been vacant for more than three years now.
Revenue for the quarter was down by 2.
The assets are currently fully tenanted with a mix of food and beverages (F&B), lifestyle, health and educational tenants, many of which are under a sales turnover rental model.
In a note on Thursday, CIMB Securities said that the company's earnings are expected to grow 2.
Revenue increased 5.
Net property income for 3QFY2024 was RM37.
Calls on the REIT’s units remained mixed following the latest quarterly results, although analysts flagged its appealing distribution yield as compared to the sector average.
RHB Bank also kept its "buy" call, with a dividend discount model (DDM)-derived target price of 91 sen.