Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust
TSX:BEI.UN

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TSX:BEI.UN
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Price: 62.4 CAD 0.92% Market Closed
Market Cap: 3.1B CAD

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust
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Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), founded in 1984 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, is a significant player in the Canadian residential real estate sector. The company primarily focuses on owning multifamily rental properties, a domain in which it has excelled due to its strategic acquisition, development, and active management of a diverse portfolio. Boardwalk's properties are spread across key urban markets in Canada, including Alberta, Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, each selected for its growth potential and demographic attractiveness. The company manages its portfolio in-house, which allows for an integrated approach to property management, tenant service, and operational efficiencies—a critical component of its business strategy.

Revenue generation for Boardwalk REIT hinges on rental income, which it optimizes through careful market positioning and an emphasis on tenant satisfaction. The REIT continuously refurbishes and updates its properties, aiming to offer quality housing options that meet the diverse needs of its customer base. This approach not only enhances real estate value but also ensures high occupancy and retention rates. Profits are further buoyed by strategic rent adjustments that align with market conditions while balancing affordability to keep vacancy rates low. Additionally, Boardwalk's adept financial management, which includes a focus on cost control and capital allocation, facilitates steady cash flow, supporting ongoing investment in property enhancements and future acquisitions. Together, these strategies work in concert to generate stable, reliable income for investors.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Nov 5, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Strong Financial Performance: Q3 2025 saw same-property rental revenue rise 5.1% and same-property net operating income grow 8.6% year-over-year. Operating margin increased by 220 basis points, and funds from operations (FFO) per unit climbed 10.8%.

Occupancy & Rent: Occupancy remains high at just below 98%. Average occupied rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,582, significantly below the Canadian average.

Expense Management: Rental expenses dropped 1.8% YoY, mainly due to lower utility costs after the federal carbon tax was removed, along with lower property taxes and insurance.

Guidance Raised: 2025 same-property NOI growth guidance increased to 8.5%–10%, and FFO per unit guidance raised to $4.58–$4.65, reflecting strong operational results.

Active Capital Allocation: $733 million in real estate transactions YTD: $221 million in dispositions and $512 million in acquisitions. $37 million invested in NCIB buybacks.

Distribution Growth: Annual distribution per unit increased 12.5% YoY to $1.62, continuing a trend of 12% average annual growth since 2021.

Strong Balance Sheet: Over $100 million in cash; leverage increased slightly this quarter due to acquisitions but is expected to decline going forward.

ESG Progress: GRESB score improved 7.5% to 72.

Key Financials
Same-property rental revenue growth
5.1%
Same-property net operating income growth
8.6%
Operating margin increase
220 bps
Occupancy rate
just below 98%
Average occupied rent (2-bedroom)
$1,582
Estimated fair value of investment properties
$8.8B
GRESB score
72
Annualized distribution per trust unit
$1.62
Cash balance
over $100 million
Interest coverage
3.10
Acquisitions YTD
$512 million
Dispositions YTD
$221 million
Net proceeds from dispositions
$120 million
Unit buybacks (NCIB) in 2025
$37 million
Portfolio-wide blended leasing spreads (September 2025)
3.3%
Alberta blended leasing spreads (September 2025)
2.3%
Renewal leasing spreads in Alberta (September 2025)
3.7%
Average acquisition Cap Rate (2025)
high 4s to low 5s
Average disposition Cap Rate (2025)
5.3%
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Sam Kolias
Chairman & CEO
No Bio Available
Mr. James Ha
President
No Bio Available
Mr. Bhavnesh Jaraim
Chief Information Officer & VP of Technology
No Bio Available
Ms. Samantha A. Kolias-Gunn
Senior VP of Corporate Development and Governance & Non-Independent Trustee
No Bio Available
Ms. Helen Mix
Vice President of People
No Bio Available
Mr. Gregg Tinling
Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Leonora Heloise Davids
Senior Vice President of Operations
No Bio Available
Ms. Samantha Adams
Senior Vice President of Investments
No Bio Available
Sheila Odie
Senior Director of Sustainability & Operational Accounting
No Bio Available
Mr. John Eric Bowers C.F.A.
Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
ALBERTA
Calgary
200, 1501 - 1st Street S.W.
Contacts
+14035319255.0
www.bwalk.com