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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q1 FY26)

    American Homes 4 Rent Q1 FY26 earnings call AMH

    May 7, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    American Homes 4 Rent Q1 FY26 — Strong Leasing Momentum and Capital Recycling

    American Homes 4 Rent delivered a strong first quarter, driven by solid seasonal demand and efficient operations, resulting in robust same-home NOI and FFO growth. The company maintained its full-year guidance, anticipating continued leasing momentum and prudent capital management through dispositions and share repurchases, while navigating regulatory uncertainties and market supply dynamics.

    Highlights

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    • Same-home core NOI grew 3.7% for the quarter, driven by efficient operations.

    • Core FFO per share increased 4.6% year-over-year to $0.48, and Adjusted FFO per share increased 8% to $0.45.

    • New lease spreads improved to 1.2% in April, with same-home average occupied days reaching 95.6%.

    • Repurchased $360 million of common stock over the past 6 months, representing 3% of total shares and units outstanding.

    • Delivered 539 development homes at a 5.3% average initial yield, with over half of new deliveries pre-leased in March.

    Concerns

    3

    • Regulatory uncertainty persists regarding the 21st Century ROAD Act and potential build-for-rent restrictions.

    • Inflationary pressures on commodities like lumber could impact development costs in late FY26 or FY27.

    • Heavy standing inventory in Arizona and Texas continues to require more time for absorption.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Outlook
    Unchanged
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Property Tax Outlook
    3% area
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Full-year Renewal Rate
    3% area
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Full-year New Lease Rate Growth
    Flattish
    medium materiality
    Medium
    2026 Insurance Rates
    Decrease by 10%
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Core FFO per share
    $0.484.6% year-over-year growth
    Q1 FY26

    Generated on an FFO share and unit basis.

    Adjusted FFO per share
    $0.458% year-over-year growth
    Q1 FY26

    Generated on an FFO share and unit basis.

    Net income attributable to common shareholders
    $128 million
    Q1 FY26

    Reported for the quarter.

    Net income per diluted share
    $0.35
    Q1 FY26

    Reported for the quarter.

    Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
    5.3x
    end of Q1 FY26

    Includes preferred shares.

    Cash available
    $63 million
    end of Q1 FY26

    Cash balance on the balance sheet.

    Revolving credit facility drawn balance
    $390 million
    end of Q1 FY26

    Drawn balance on the $1.25 billion revolving credit facility.

    Revolving credit facility capacity
    $1.25 billion
    end of Q1 FY26

    Total capacity of the revolving credit facility.

    Common shares repurchased
    $115 million
    Q1 FY26

    Repurchased during the quarter.

    Common shares repurchased
    $94 million
    subsequent to Q1 FY26

    Repurchased subsequent to quarter end.

    Total common shares repurchased
    $360 million
    past 6 months

    Represents approximately 3% of total shares and units outstanding.

    Remaining share repurchase authorization
    $400 million
    current

    Remaining on the existing share repurchase authorization.

    Development homes delivered
    539 homes
    Q1 FY26

    Delivered to wholly owned and joint venture portfolios.

    Wholly owned development homes delivered
    457 homes
    Q1 FY26

    Total investment cost for these homes was approximately $187 million.

    Average initial yield on development homes
    5.3%
    Q1 FY26

    Average initial yield on high-quality purpose-built AMH development homes.

    Disposition homes sold
    700 homes
    Q1 FY26

    Noncore assets sold for capital recycling.

    Average economic disposition yield
    4%
    Q1 FY26

    Average yield generated from disposition activity.

    Average net proceeds per disposition property
    ~$200,000
    Q1 FY26

    Reflective of smaller square footage, older age, and slightly lower rent compared to the rest of the portfolio.

    Same-home core operating expenses
    decreasedyear-over-year
    Q1 FY26

    Resulted from excellent execution by the teams in controlling costs, despite increased lease expirations.

    Move-out to buy home rate
    sub-30%
    last several quarters

    Remained consistent and is one of the largest reasons for moving out.

    Total cost to maintain
    decreased 5%
    since 2023

    Includes maintenance, turn costs, and CapEx, driven by new development homes operating at a fraction of the cost of scattered site homes.

    Lease expiration profile
    2/3 in H1, 1/3 in H2
    FY26

    Result of intentional alignment to shift expirations from the back half to the front half of the year.

    Apartment deliveries outlook
    40% reductionyear-over-year
    FY26

    Outlook from Burns, indicating an improving supply picture.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Concessionsnot offered
    Turnover ratesub-30%%
    Occupancy rate95.6%%
    New supply backdropimproving
    Renewal rent change3.2%%
    New lease rent change1.2%%
    Development starts lease up539 homesunits

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    End-user homebuyersSale of noncore single-family homes$200 million

    Sold over 700 noncore homes, characterized by slightly smaller square footage, older age, and slightly lower rent compared to the rest of the portfolio, to recycle capital.

    Capital programs

    1
    2026 Development PlanunderwayModerated activity
    Period spend: $187 million
    Funding: proceeds from disposition program
    Start: FY26

    Benefit: 539 homes delivered (total), 457 homes (wholly owned)

    The moderated on-balance sheet development activity for 2026, compared to 2025, is match funded with proceeds from the disposition program. This plan delivered 457 wholly-owned homes for an investment cost of $187 million in Q1 FY26.

    Risks & headwinds

    4
    Regulatory uncertainty regarding build-for-rent housingOngoing discussions, outcome and timing uncertain.

    Potential restrictions from the 21st Century ROAD Act / Senate Housing Bill.

    Mitigation: Active engagement with industry partners to support policies that encourage housing supply; importance of scalable operating and development platform to adapt.

    Inflationary pressures on development costsPotential impact on costs in late FY26 or FY27 if persistent.

    Rising commodity prices (e.g., lumber) and supply chain issues.

    Mitigation: Current developments are largely locked in on price, with vertical costs for 2026 deliveries expected to be flat or slightly down year-over-year.

    Heavy standing inventory in certain marketsWill take longer to work through.

    Heavy inventory in Arizona and Texas.

    Mitigation: Overall supply picture is improving with moderation in starts and deliveries; strong demand in other markets helps consume inventory.

    Transaction market pause due to uncertaintyCurrent.

    Reduced activity in the transaction market.

    Mitigation: Creates potential future opportunities for partnerships with mid-sized operators, leveraging AMH's operating and development platforms.

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

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    New lease spreads trajectory

    Q2 FY26
    Current1.2% in April; Q1 modestly negative, Q2 positive inflection expected
    TargetContinued positive inflection and build into May/June

    Why it matters

    Leading indicator of demand and pricing power, crucial for full-year revenue growth.

    For April, the leasing momentum from March continued, further improving new lease spreads to 1.2% and same-home average occupied days to 95.6%, representing a 30 basis point sequential improvement.

    Q&A highlights

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    What drove the 200 bps acceleration in new leases in Q1, how does spring leasing compare to typical seasonality, key market drivers, and May trends?

    Lincoln Palmer attributed the new lease improvement to a balanced revenue management strategy and strong activity. May and April saw 15% incremental leasing over last year. Occupancy and rate are expected to build into May/June, with May feeling good so far.

    “What you're seeing in new leases is driven primarily by a balanced approach to our revenue management strategy. We have -- we've seen great activity at the beginning of the year and that's driven both improvements in occupancy and rate.”

    asked by Conor Peaks · answered by Lincoln Palmer

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Q1 Performance Highlights

    American Homes 4 Rent reported net income attributable to common shareholders of $128 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for Q1 FY26. Core FFO per share was $0.48, representing a 4.6% year-over-year increase, while Adjusted FFO per share reached $0.45, an 8% year-over-year growth. The company achieved strong same-home core NOI growth of 3.7% for the quarter, driven by solid seasonal demand and effective expense management.

    02

    Leasing Season Dynamics and Outlook

    Seasonal demand picked up as expected in March and April, leading to record leasing volumes. New lease spreads improved to 1.2% in April, and same-home average occupied days reached 95.6%, a 30 basis point sequential improvement. Management anticipates continued occupancy and rate build into May and June, with full-year new lease rate growth expected to be flattish as part of an optimized revenue strategy.

    03

    Capital Allocation and Development Activity

    The company continued executing its moderated 2026 development plan, delivering 539 homes to its wholly-owned and joint venture portfolios during the quarter. Specifically, 457 wholly-owned homes were delivered for an investment cost of approximately $187 million, achieving a 5.3% average initial yield. This moderated development activity is match-funded by proceeds from the disposition program.

    04

    Strategic Dispositions and Share Repurchases

    AMH engaged in robust disposition activity, selling over 700 noncore homes for approximately $200 million in net proceeds at an average economic disposition yield of 4%. This capital recycling optimizes the portfolio and provides funds for other initiatives. Over the past six months, the company repurchased $360 million of common stock, representing 3% of total shares outstanding, with over $400 million remaining on its authorization.

    05

    Regulatory and Supply Environment

    Discussions are ongoing in Washington regarding the 21st Century ROAD Act, with the House addressing the Senate's proposed build-to-rent restrictions. Management noted that this regulatory uncertainty🌐, along with cost of capital considerations, has led to a moderated development pace for 2026. While heavy inventory persists in Arizona and Texas, the overall supply picture is improving, with apartment deliveries projected to decrease 40% year-over-year in 2026.

    06

    Expense Management and Cost Control

    The company achieved an impressive reduction in same-home core operating expenses year-over-year, despite a slightly higher level of move-outs. This was attributed to strong team execution in efficiently turning homes. The full-year property tax outlook remains unchanged at 3%, and 2026 insurance rates decreased by 10% following a successful renewal, contributing to cost control.

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