St. Joe Company - JOE STOCK NEWS

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) reported Q3 2024 results with mixed performance across segments. Hospitality revenue increased 17% to $55.4 million, with improved gross margin of 34.1%. Leasing revenue grew 19% to $15.6 million, with 96% occupancy rate. However, real estate revenue decreased 32% to $28.0 million. Total revenue declined 2% to $99.0 million, while net income decreased 13% to $16.8 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, payable December 6, 2024. The company maintains 1,381 residential homesites under contract, expected to generate approximately $122.3 million in future revenue.

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) has announced the opening of a new Starbucks at Watersound Town Center, an open-air lifestyle center in Inlet Beach, Florida. The center, located at the entrance of the Watersound Origins community, is attracting national brands and increasing consumer traffic.

Joining Starbucks, J. McLaughlin, a national clothing brand, is set to open this year. Recent openings include Halo Salon and Blowout Bar, Legacy Dental Studio, and Electric Cart Watersound. The second phase of Watersound Executive Suites is now complete and fully leased.

Watersound Town Center currently offers nearly 156,000 square feet of leasable space, with plans to expand to approximately 400,000 square feet. The adjacent Watersound Origins communities, with over 1,100 existing homes and plans for more than 5,000 homesites, provide a significant consumer base for the center.

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, a master-planned community in Panama City Beach, Florida, has been named among the top 50 in the U.S. by RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. Developed by The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) and Minto Communities USA, it offers a laid-back lifestyle for those 55 and better.

The community features resort-style amenities including a Town Square with amphitheater, restaurants, fitness center, and water activities. Home options range from 1,210 to 4,048 square feet, priced from the $300s to over $1.1 million for exclusive Intracoastal Waterway homes.

This recognition highlights the success of the Latitude Margaritaville brand in creating desirable communities based on fun, food, music, and escapism. The development continues to attract buyers seeking a vibrant, tropical-inspired lifestyle in Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast region.

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) has announced new homebuilder relationships with Holiday Builders and Harris Doyle Homes, expanding its builder program to 19 builders across 16 active communities in Northwest Florida. Holiday Builders has contracted to purchase homesites in the Salt Creek at Mexico Beach community, while Harris Doyle Homes will become the fourth builder in the Breakfast Point East community in Panama City Beach.

These additions diversify St. Joe's new home offerings, with prices ranging from the low $300,000's to over $3 million. Both builders plan to have new homes ready for sale by 2025, demonstrating continued builder interest and demand for homesites in the region as Northwest Florida attracts full-time residents from across the country.

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) reported record-breaking results for its hospitality segment in Q2 2024. Highlights include:

- Hospitality revenue increased 38% to $62.3 million (vs $45.1 million in Q2 2023)
- Gross margin improved to 39.2% (vs 26.2% in Q2 2023)
- Opened 6 new hotels since 2023, now owning 12 hotels with 1,298 rooms
- Watersound Club membership grew to 3,571 (vs 2,853 in June 2023)

The company attributes success to new property openings, operational efficiencies, and increased visitation to Northwest Florida. St. Joe's diverse portfolio now includes high-end boutique inns, resorts, select-service hotels, golf courses, marinas, and restaurants.

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) reported its second quarter and first half 2024 results, highlighting mixed financial performance. Hospitality revenue surged 38% to $62.3 million, while leasing revenue grew 19% to $14.8 million. However, real estate revenue dropped 51% to $34.5 million, leading to a 13% decline in total revenue to $111.6 million. Net income for Q2 decreased to $24.5 million from $34.7 million in 2023.

For the first half of 2024, total revenue slightly decreased by 1% to $199.4 million. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 17% to $0.14 per share, effective in Q3. Despite revenue declines, the company emphasized growth in its hospitality and leasing sectors and continued development of over 22,500 homesites. EBITDA for Q2 fell to $49.2 million, an 18% drop from $59.7 million in 2023.

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) have announced the opening of the first building at the FSU/TMH Medical Campus in Panama City Beach, Florida. The newly constructed medical office building houses TMH Urgent Care and TMH Physician Partners - Primary Care, now open to patients. This 87-acre campus is being jointly developed by St. Joe, TMH, and Florida State University.

Future plans include an ambulatory surgery center and cardiology services expected to be operational this fall, and a 100-bed hospital with an emergency center and other inpatient services, anticipated to be complete in 2027. The collaboration aims to create synergies between research, education, and clinical delivery, potentially impacting the entire Northwest Florida region.

Construction is underway on new amenities at Latitude Margaritaville Watersound's Latitude Town Square. Developed by The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) and Minto Communities USA, under Margaritaville Holdings licensing, the community promises a vibrant lifestyle for 55+ home buyers. Located near Panama City Beach, Florida, the project's first phase will include 3,500 homes. New amenities feature a theater, workshop, pottery studio, pet spa, and additional sports courts. Existing facilities include a fitness center, restaurant, pool, and business center. St. Joe also plans a marina and healthcare campus nearby.

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) has announced the development of the Longleaf Art Park at the Watersound Origins community in partnership with the Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation. The 15.5-acre park, designed by OLI Architecture, will feature Richard Serra’s 540,000-pound sculpture, Passage of Time. Managed by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, the park will include an outdoor event space, meandering paths, and boardwalks. The park aims to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings and is set to open in 2026. This initiative is expected to enhance the cultural landscape of Northwest Florida, creating lasting benefits for local artists, residents, and visitors.