Alexander’s Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

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Alexander's Inc (NYSE: ALX) has reported its Q2 2024 financial results. Net income for Q2 2024 was $8.4 million ($1.63 per diluted share), compared to $64.1 million ($12.51 per diluted share) in Q2 2023. The significant decrease is primarily due to a $54.0 million gain from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel in Q2 2023. Funds from operations (FFO) for Q2 2024 were $17.0 million ($3.31 per diluted share), down from $18.2 million ($3.55 per diluted share) in Q2 2023.

For the first half of 2024, net income was $24.5 million ($4.77 per diluted share), compared to $75.4 million ($14.70 per diluted share) in H1 2023. FFO for H1 2024 increased to $42.5 million ($8.29 per diluted share) from $36.8 million ($7.18 per diluted share) in H1 2023. Alexander's Inc is a real estate investment trust with five properties in New York City.

Positive

• FFO for H1 2024 increased to $42.5 million ($8.29 per diluted share) from $36.8 million ($7.18 per diluted share) in H1 2023

Negative

• Net income for Q2 2024 decreased to $8.4 million from $64.1 million in Q2 2023
• FFO for Q2 2024 decreased to $17.0 million from $18.2 million in Q2 2023

Insights

Financial Analyst

Alexander's Q2 2024 results show a significant decline in net income from $64.1 million to $8.4 million year-over-year. However, this drop is largely due to a one-time gain of $54 million from the sale of Rego Park III land parcel in Q2 2023. Excluding this, the core performance remains relatively stable.

The company's FFO, a key metric for REITs, saw a slight decrease from $3.55 to $3.31 per diluted share. This 6.76% decline in FFO suggests a minor weakening in operational performance. For the six-month period, however, FFO improved from $7.18 to $8.29 per share, indicating some positive momentum in the broader context.

With five properties in New York City, Alexander's performance is closely tied to the local real estate market. The mixed results suggest potential challenges in the short term, but improved half-year figures provide some reassurance for long-term investors.

Real Estate Market Analyst

Alexander's Q2 results reflect the complex dynamics of the New York City real estate market. The slight dip in quarterly FFO suggests potential headwinds, possibly related to market softness or increased operating costs. However, the improved six-month FFO indicates a degree of resilience and adaptability in their portfolio management.

The absence of significant property sales in 2024, unlike the Rego Park III land sale in 2023, points towards a focus on operational efficiency rather than portfolio restructuring. This strategy may be prudent given current market uncertainties, but it also limits potential for extraordinary gains.

Investors should monitor New York's office and retail sectors closely, as these likely comprise a significant portion of Alexander's portfolio. Any shifts in occupancy rates, rental yields, or urban development policies could materially impact future performance. The company's concentrated portfolio in a single, high-value market presents both opportunities and risks in the evolving post-pandemic landscape.

PARAMUS, N.J., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALEXANDER’S, INC. (New York Stock Exchange: ALX) filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 today and reported:

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $8.4 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, compared to $64.1 million, or $12.51 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 included $54.0 million, or $10.52 per diluted share, of income as a result of a net gain from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel.   

Funds from operations (“FFO”) (non-GAAP) for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $17.0 million, or $3.31 per diluted share, compared to $18.2 million, or $3.55 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Financial Results

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $24.5 million, or $4.77 per diluted share, compared to $75.4 million, or $14.70 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included $54.0 million, or $10.52 per diluted share, of income as a result of a net gain from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel.

FFO (non-GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $42.5 million, or $8.29 per diluted share, compared to $36.8 million, or $7.18 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Alexander’s, Inc. is a real estate investment trust which has five properties in New York City.

CONTACT:
GARY HANSEN
(201) 587-8541

Certain statements contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Such factors include, among others, risks associated with the timing of and costs associated with property improvements, financing commitments, the financial condition of our tenants, and general competitive factors.

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ALEXANDER'S, INC. FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

Below is a table of selected financial results.

	QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)		2024				2023
Revenues	$	53,392			$	53,673
Net income	$	8,380			$	64,147
Net income per common share - basic and diluted	$	1.63			$	12.51
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted		5,131,902				5,128,823
FFO (non-GAAP)	$	17,009			$	18,208
FFO per diluted share (non-GAAP)	$	3.31			$	3.55
Weighted average shares used in computing FFO per diluted share		5,131,902				5,128,823

The following table reconciles net income to FFO (non-GAAP):

	QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)		2024				2023
Net income	$	8,380			$	64,147
Depreciation and amortization of real property		8,629				8,013
Net gain on sale of real estate		—				(53,952	)
FFO (non-GAAP)	$	17,009			$	18,208
FFO per diluted share (non-GAAP)	$	3.31			$	3.55
Weighted average shares used in computing FFO per diluted share		5,131,902				5,128,823

ALEXANDER'S, INC. FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

Below is a table of selected financial results.

	SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)		2024				2023
Revenues	$	114,789			$	106,614
Net income	$	24,489			$	75,373
Net income per common share - basic and diluted	$	4.77			$	14.70
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted		5,131,290				5,127,959
FFO (non-GAAP)	$	42,541			$	36,841
FFO per diluted share (non-GAAP)	$	8.29			$	7.18
Weighted average shares used in computing FFO per diluted share		5,131,290				5,127,959

The following table reconciles net income to FFO (non-GAAP):

	SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)		2024				2023
Net income	$	24,489			$	75,373
Depreciation and amortization of real property		18,052				15,420
Net gain on sale of real estate		—				(53,952	)
FFO (non-GAAP)	$	42,541			$	36,841
FFO per diluted share (non-GAAP)	$	8.29			$	7.18
Weighted average shares used in computing FFO per diluted share		5,131,290				5,127,959

FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of certain real estate assets, real estate impairment losses, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. A reconciliation of net income to FFO is provided above.

FAQ

What was Alexander's (ALX) net income for Q2 2024?

Alexander's (ALX) reported a net income of $8.4 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, for Q2 2024.

How did Alexander's (ALX) Q2 2024 results compare to Q2 2023?

Alexander's Q2 2024 net income of $8.4 million was significantly lower than the $64.1 million reported in Q2 2023, mainly due to a $54.0 million gain from a land sale in Q2 2023.

What was Alexander's (ALX) FFO for the first half of 2024?

Alexander's (ALX) reported Funds from Operations (FFO) of $42.5 million, or $8.29 per diluted share, for the first half of 2024.

How many properties does Alexander's (ALX) own in New York City?

Alexander's Inc (ALX) owns five properties in New York City.