Douglas Elliman Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE:DOUG) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing improvements despite ongoing challenges. Consolidated revenues increased to $285.8 million, up from $275.9 million in Q2 2023. The real estate brokerage segment's gross transaction value rose to $10.6 billion, with an average price per transaction of $1.81 million. The company narrowed its net loss to $1.7 million ($0.02 per share), compared to $5.2 million ($0.06 per share) in the prior year quarter.

For the first half of 2024, Douglas Elliman faced challenges, including a $17.75 million litigation settlement charge. The company reported a net loss of $43.1 million ($0.52 per share) for the six-month period. Despite this, the company's Adjusted EBITDA showed improvement, with the real estate brokerage segment reporting $6.6 million for Q2 2024, up from $2.5 million in Q2 2023.

Positive

• Consolidated revenues increased to $285.8 million in Q2 2024, up from $275.9 million in Q2 2023
• Real estate brokerage segment's gross transaction value rose to $10.6 billion in Q2 2024
• Average price per transaction in Q2 2024 was $1.81 million
• Net loss narrowed to $1.7 million in Q2 2024, compared to $5.2 million in Q2 2023
• Adjusted EBITDA for the real estate brokerage segment improved to $6.6 million in Q2 2024, up from $2.5 million in Q2 2023

Negative

• Reported a net loss of $43.1 million for the first half of 2024
• Incurred a $17.75 million litigation settlement charge in the first half of 2024
• Operating loss of $45.1 million for the first half of 2024, compared to $32.1 million in the same period of 2023

Financial Analyst

Douglas Elliman's Q2 2024 results show mixed signals. While revenues increased 3.6% year-over-year to $285.8 million, the company still reported a net loss of $1.7 million. However, this loss narrowed significantly from $5.2 million in Q2 2023.

The real estate brokerage segment's performance is noteworthy, with gross transaction value up 7.1% to $10.6 billion and an impressive average price per transaction of $1.81 million. This suggests strength in the luxury market despite broader real estate challenges.

The improvement in Adjusted EBITDA, from a loss of $2.6 million to a positive $2.4 million, indicates better operational efficiency. However, investors should note the $17.75 million litigation settlement charge impacting first-half results.

Real Estate Market Analyst

Douglas Elliman's Q2 results reflect a gradual stabilization in the luxury real estate market. The 7.1% increase in gross transaction value, coupled with a high average price per transaction of $1.81 million, suggests resilience in high-end properties.

The company's focus on luxury markets appears to be paying off, as these segments often show more stability during economic uncertainties. However, the overall operating loss, albeit reduced, indicates ongoing challenges in the broader real estate market.

The mention of improving interest rate environments is crucial. If this trend continues, it could stimulate more buying activity across all price points, potentially boosting Douglas Elliman's performance in future quarters. Investors should monitor interest rate trends closely as a key indicator for the company's prospects.

Corporate Finance Expert

Douglas Elliman's financial position shows signs of improvement but remains challenging. The reduction in net loss and positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 are encouraging, indicating better cost management and operational efficiency.

However, the $17.75 million litigation settlement is a significant concern, impacting first-half results and potentially future cash flows. The company's cash position of $92.9 million provides some cushion, but careful cash management will be crucial.

The real estate brokerage segment's profitability is a bright spot, with operating income of $2.9 million compared to $1.0 million last year. This suggests the core business is strengthening despite market headwinds. Investors should focus on this segment's performance as a key indicator of the company's overall health and potential for future profitability.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights:

• Consolidated revenues of $285.8 million, compared to $275.9 million in the prior year quarter
  • Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment’s gross transaction value was approximately $10.6 billion, compared to approximately $9.9 billion in the prior year quarter
  • Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment reported an average price per transaction of $1.81 million
• Consolidated operating loss of $3.7 million and real estate brokerage segment operating income of $2.9 million, compared to an operating loss of $8.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in the prior year quarter
• Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman of $1.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted common share, compared to $5.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted common share, in the prior year quarter
• Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman of $2.4 million, compared to a loss of $2.6 million in the prior year quarter
• Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment of $6.6 million, compared to $2.5 million in the prior year quarter

First Half 2024 Highlights:

• Consolidated revenues of $486.0 million, compared to $489.9 million in the prior year period
  • Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment’s gross transaction value was approximately $17.8 billion, compared to approximately $17.2 billion in the prior year period
  • Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment reported an average price per transaction of $1.72 million
• Consolidated operating loss of $45.1 million and real estate brokerage segment operating loss of $32.3 million, compared to $32.1 million and $18.4 million, respectively, in the prior year period
• Consolidated operating loss and real estate brokerage segment operating loss include a $17.75 million litigation settlement charge, of which $7.75 million was paid on June 12, 2024 and up to two additional $5 million contingent payments through December 31, 2027
• Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman of $43.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted common share, compared to $22.8 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, in the prior year period
• Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman of a loss of $15.9 million, compared to a loss of $20.2 million in the prior year period
• Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment of a loss of $7.6 million, compared to a loss of $10.5 million in the prior year period

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE:DOUG) today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

“In the second quarter of 2024, Douglas Elliman delivered a year-over-year increase in quarterly revenues and gross transaction value, which reflects the strength of the luxury markets we operate in and the gradual stabilization of home purchasing activity,” said Howard M. Lorber, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman. “As the interest rate environment continues to improve, Douglas Elliman is well-positioned to drive long-term growth and value for stockholders due to the distinct competitive advantages provided by our dedicated team of world-class agents and leading development marketing business.”

GAAP Financial Results

Three months ended June 30, 2024. Second quarter 2024 revenues were $285.8 million, compared to revenues of $275.9 million in the second quarter of 2023. The Company recorded an operating loss of $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $8.3 million in the second quarter of 2023. Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman for the second quarter of 2024 was $1.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted common share, compared to $5.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2023.

Six months ended June 30, 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, revenues were $486.0 million, compared to revenues of $489.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company recorded an operating loss of $45.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $32.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $43.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted common share, compared to $22.8 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 include a $17.75 million litigation settlement charge, of which $7.75 million was paid on June 12, 2024 and up to two additional $5 million contingent payments through December 31, 2027.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP financial measures include adjustments for stock-based compensation, equity in losses from equity method investments, restructuring, and other, net (for purposes of Adjusted EBITDA). Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and LTM ended June 30, 2024 are included in Tables 2, 3 and 4.

Three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023

Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman (as described in Table 2 attached hereto) were $2.4 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to a loss of $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment (as described in Table 2 attached hereto) were $6.6 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $2.5 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted Net Loss attributed to Douglas Elliman (as described in Table 3 attached hereto) was $1.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $4.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023.

Six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023

Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman (as described in Table 2 attached hereto) were a loss of $15.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $20.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment (as described in Table 2 attached hereto) were a loss of $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Adjusted Net Loss attributed to Douglas Elliman (as described in Table 3 attached hereto) was $24.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $21.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Gross Transaction Value

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, Douglas Elliman’s subsidiary, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, achieved gross transaction value of approximately $10.6 billion, compared to approximately $9.9 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2023. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment reported an average price per transaction of $1.81 million.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC achieved gross transaction value of approximately $17.8 billion, compared to approximately $17.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment reported an average price per transaction of $1.72 million.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Douglas Elliman maintained a strong balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of $92.9 million at June 30, 2024.

Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2024 Results

As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its second quarter 2024 results on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (ET).

Investors may access the call via live webcast at https://join.eventcastplus.com/eventcastplus/Douglas-Elliman-Inc-Second-Quarter-2024-Conference-Call. Please join the webcast at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.

A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call ends on August 8, 2024 through August 22, 2024 at https://join.eventcastplus.com/eventcastplus/Douglas-Elliman-Inc-Second-Quarter-2024-Conference-Call.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman, Adjusted Net Loss attributed to Douglas Elliman, and financial measures for the last twelve months (“LTM”) ended June 30, 2024 (referred to as the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) are financial measures not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company believes that the Non-GAAP Financial Measures are important measures that supplement discussion and analysis of its results of operations and enhance an understanding of its operating performance.

The Company believes the Non-GAAP Financial Measures provide investors and analysts with a useful measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures and ages of related assets among otherwise comparable companies.

Management uses the Non-GAAP Financial Measures as measures to review and assess operating performance of the Company’s business, and management does and investors should review both the overall performance (GAAP net income) and the operating performance (the Non-GAAP Financial Measures) of the Company’s business. While management considers the Non-GAAP Financial Measures to be important, they should be considered in addition to, but not as substitutes for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as operating income, net income and cash flows from operations. In addition, the Non-GAAP Financial Measures are susceptible to varying calculations and the Company’s measurement of the Non-GAAP Financial Measures may not be comparable to those of other companies. Attached hereto as Tables 2, 3 and 4 is information relating to the Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and the LTM ended June 30, 2024.

About Douglas Elliman Inc.

Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG, “Douglas Elliman”) owns Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, which is one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the United States with operations in New York, Florida, California, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. In addition, Douglas Elliman sources, uses and invests in early-stage, disruptive property technology (“PropTech”) solutions and companies and provides other real estate services, including development marketing, property management and settlement and escrow services in select markets. Additional information concerning Douglas Elliman is available on its website, investors.elliman.com.

Investors and others should note that we may post information about Douglas Elliman on our website at investors.elliman.com or, if applicable, on our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, YouTube or other social media platforms. It is possible that the postings or releases could include information deemed to be material information. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media and others interested in Douglas Elliman to review the information we post on our website at investors.elliman.com and on our social media accounts.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law. All statements other than statements of historical or current facts made in this document are forward-looking. We identify forward-looking statements in this document by using words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may be,” “continue” “could,” “potential,” “objective,” “plan,” “seek,” “predict,” “project” and “will be” and similar words or phrases or their negatives. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from our current expectations are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and, when filed, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. We undertake no responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

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TABLE 1 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues:
Commissions and other brokerage income	$	272,313			$	262,489			$	460,578			$	464,525
Property management		9,694				9,375				18,741				18,152
Other ancillary services		3,744				4,048				6,671				7,217
Total revenues		285,751				275,912				485,990				489,894
Expenses:
Real estate agent commissions		216,457				204,802				365,473				360,904
Sales and marketing		22,153				22,161				43,451				43,400
Operations and support		17,999				17,324				36,798				36,217
General and administrative		24,855				31,259				51,871				63,554
Technology		5,433				6,163				11,276				12,175
Depreciation and amortization		1,929				1,993				3,910				4,032
Litigation settlement		—				—				17,750				—
Restructuring		598				507				598				1,717
Operating loss		(3,673	)			(8,297	)			(45,137	)			(32,105	)
Other income (expenses):
Interest income, net		1,048				1,370				2,424				2,475
Equity in losses from equity-method investments		(2	)			(80	)			(13	)			(153	)
Investment and other gains		1,020				536				629				82
Loss before provision for income taxes		(1,607	)			(6,471	)			(42,097	)			(29,701	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		173				(1,293	)			1,368				(6,683	)
Net loss		(1,780	)			(5,178	)			(43,465	)			(23,018	)
Net loss (income) attributed to non-controlling interest		116				(41	)			326				175
Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(1,664	)		$	(5,219	)		$	(43,139	)		$	(22,843	)
Per basic common share:
Net loss applicable to common shares attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(0.02	)		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.52	)		$	(0.28	)
Per diluted common share:
Net loss applicable to common shares attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(0.02	)		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.52	)		$	(0.28	)

TABLE 2 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands)
	LTM				Year Ended				Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 30,				December 31,				June 30,								June 30,
	2024				2023				2024				2023				2024				2023
Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(62,848	)		$	(42,552	)		$	(1,664	)		$	(5,219	)		$	(43,139	)		$	(22,843	)
Interest income, net		(5,762	)			(5,813	)			(1,048	)			(1,370	)			(2,424	)			(2,475	)
Income tax (benefit) expense		(7,002	)			(15,053	)			173				(1,293	)			1,368				(6,683	)
Net loss attributed to non-controlling interest		(765	)			(614	)			(116	)			41				(326	)			(175	)
Depreciation and amortization		7,904				8,026				1,929				1,993				3,910				4,032
EBITDA	$	(68,473	)		$	(56,006	)		$	(726	)		$	(5,848	)		$	(40,611	)		$	(28,144	)
Equity in losses from equity-method investments		28				168				2				80				13				153
Stock-based compensation expense		13,681				13,075				3,475				3,401				6,830				6,224
Litigation settlement		17,750				—				—				—				17,750				—
Restructuring		1,258				2,377				598				507				598				1,717
Other, net		(1,180	)			(633	)			(1,020	)			(536	)			(629	)			(82	)
Adjusted EBITDA		(36,936	)			(41,019	)			2,329				(2,396	)			(16,049	)			(20,132	)
Adjusted EBITDA attributed to non-controlling interest		563				326				30				(166	)			162				(75	)
Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(36,373	)		$	(40,693	)		$	2,359			$	(2,562	)		$	(15,887	)		$	(20,207	)
Operating (loss) income by Segment:
Real estate brokerage	$	(50,751	)		$	(36,769	)		$	2,947			$	(1,014	)		$	(32,339	)		$	(18,357	)
Corporate and other		(26,778	)			(27,728	)			(6,620	)			(7,283	)			(12,798	)			(13,748	)
Total	$	(77,529	)		$	(64,497	)		$	(3,673	)		$	(8,297	)		$	(45,137	)		$	(32,105	)
Real estate brokerage segment
Operating (loss) income	$	(50,751	)		$	(36,769	)		$	2,947			$	(1,014	)		$	(32,339	)		$	(18,357	)
Depreciation and amortization		7,904				8,026				1,929				1,993				3,910				4,032
Stock-based compensation		4,712				4,539				1,128				1,161				2,353				2,180
Litigation settlement		17,750				—				—				—				17,750				—
Restructuring		1,258				2,377				598				507				598				1,717
Adjusted EBITDA		(19,127	)			(21,827	)			6,602				2,647				(7,728	)			(10,428	)
Adjusted EBITDA attributed to non-controlling interest		563				326				30				(166	)			162				(75	)
Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(18,564	)		$	(21,501	)		$	6,632			$	2,481			$	(7,566	)		$	(10,503	)
Corporate and other segment
Operating loss	$	(26,778	)		$	(27,728	)		$	(6,620	)		$	(7,283	)		$	(12,798	)		$	(13,748	)
Stock-based compensation		8,969				8,536				2,347				2,240				4,477				4,044
Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(17,809	)		$	(19,192	)		$	(4,273	)		$	(5,043	)		$	(8,321	)		$	(9,704	)

TABLE 3 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET LOSS (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(1,664	)		$	(5,219	)		$	(43,139	)		$	(22,843	)
Restructuring		598				507				598				1,717
Litigation settlement		—				—				17,750				—
Total adjustments		598				507				18,348				1,717
Tax expense related to adjustments		—				(155	)			—				(523	)
Adjusted net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(1,066	)		$	(4,867	)		$	(24,791	)		$	(21,649	)
Per diluted common share:
Adjusted net loss applicable to common shares attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc.	$	(0.01	)		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.30	)		$	(0.27	)

TABLE 4 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF REVENUES (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except for Gross Transaction Value)
	LTM			Year Ended			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,			December 31,			June 30,						June 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023			2024			2023
Revenues:
Commissions and other brokerage income	$	902,122		$	906,069		$	272,313		$	262,489		$	460,578		$	464,525
Property management		36,131			35,542			9,694			9,375			18,741			18,152
Other ancillary services		13,421			13,967			3,744			4,048			6,671			7,217
Total revenues	$	951,674		$	955,578		$	285,751		$	275,912		$	485,990		$	489,894
Gross transaction value (in billions)	$	35.0		$	34.4		$	10.6		$	9.9		$	17.8		$	17.2
Total transactions		21,297			21,606			5,885			6,038			10,362			10,671

 

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FAQ

What was Douglas Elliman's (DOUG) revenue for Q2 2024?

Douglas Elliman (DOUG) reported consolidated revenues of $285.8 million for Q2 2024, an increase from $275.9 million in Q2 2023.

How did Douglas Elliman's (DOUG) net loss change in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023?

Douglas Elliman's (DOUG) net loss narrowed to $1.7 million ($0.02 per share) in Q2 2024, compared to $5.2 million ($0.06 per share) in Q2 2023.

What was the gross transaction value for Douglas Elliman's (DOUG) real estate brokerage segment in Q2 2024?

The gross transaction value for Douglas Elliman's (DOUG) real estate brokerage segment was approximately $10.6 billion in Q2 2024.

How much was the litigation settlement charge Douglas Elliman (DOUG) incurred in the first half of 2024?

Douglas Elliman (DOUG) incurred a $17.75 million litigation settlement charge in the first half of 2024.