Independence Realty Trust: Recent Underperformance Presents A Buying Opportunity (Rating Upgrade)

  • Independence Realty Trust is a residential REIT focused on the Sunbelt region, with Atlanta and Dallas the largest markets for the company. Q1 2025 results show strong underlying NOI momentum but also muted cash flow per share growth due to ongoing equity issuance to fund portfolio growth. Higher occupancy had an outsized effect on NOI growth in the first quarter. Underlying rent growth is much weaker.