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The St. Joe Company (JOE) reports strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024 with revenue increasing by 20%, operating income by 42%, and net income by 34%. The company's diversified portfolio showcases growth in hospitality, leasing, and residential real estate sectors. Hospitality revenue grew by 60%, leasing revenue by 21%, and residential real estate revenue by 10%. The company's unconsolidated joint ventures contributed significantly to revenue and net income. St. Joe's future outlook appears promising with continued growth in various business segments.
La St. Joe Company (JOE) comunica risultati finanziari solidi per il primo trimestre del 2024, con un incremento del fatturato del 20%, del reddito operativo del 42% e dell'utile netto del 34%. Il portafoglio diversificato dell'azienda mostra una crescita nei settori dell'ospitalità, del leasing e dell'immobiliare residenziale. I ricavi dell'ospitalità sono aumentati del 60%, quelli del leasing del 21% e quelli immobiliari residenziali del 10%. Le joint venture non consolidate dell'azienda hanno contribuito significativamente ai ricavi e all'utile netto. Le prospettive future di St. Joe appaiono promettenti con una crescita continua in vari segmenti di business.
The St. Joe Company (JOE) reporta resultados financieros fuertes para el primer trimestre de 2024, con un aumento en los ingresos del 20%, en el ingreso operativo del 42% y en el ingreso neto del 34%. La cartera diversificada de la compañía demuestra crecimiento en los sectores de hospitalidad, arrendamiento e inmobiliario residencial. Los ingresos de la hospitalidad crecieron un 60%, los de arrendamiento un 21% y los inmobiliarios residenciales un 10%. Las empresas conjuntas no consolidadas de la compañía contribuyeron significativamente a los ingresos y al ingreso neto. La perspectiva futura de St. Joe parece prometedora con un crecimiento continuo en varios segmentos del negocio.
St. Joe Company (JOE)는 2024년 1분기에 총 수익이 20%, 운영 소득이 42%, 순이익이 34% 증가하면서 강력한 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. 회사의 다양한 포트폴리오는 호스피탈리티, 리징, 그리고 주거용 부동산 부문에서 성장을 나타냈습니다. 호스피탈리티 수익은 60%, 리징 수익은 21%, 주거용 부동산 수익은 10% 성장했습니다. 회사의 비합병 조인트 벤처는 수익과 순이익에 중대한 기여를 했습니다. St. Joe의 미래 전망은 여러 비즈니스 부문에서 지속적인 성장이 예상되어 매우 긍정적입니다.
La société St. Joe Company (JOE) rapporte des résultats financiers solides pour le premier trimestre de 2024 avec une augmentation du chiffre d'affaires de 20%, du revenu d'exploitation de 42% et du revenu net de 34%. Le portefeuille diversifié de l'entreprise montre une croissance dans les secteurs de l'hôtellerie, de la location et de l'immobilier résidentiel. Les revenus de l'hôtellerie ont augmenté de 60%, ceux de la location de 21% et ceux de l'immobilier résidentiel de 10%. Les joint-ventures non consolidées de l'entreprise ont contribué de manière significative aux revenus et au revenu net. Les perspectives d'avenir de St. Joe semblent prometteuses avec une croissance continue dans divers segments d'activité.
Die St. Joe Company (JOE) meldet starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2024, mit einem Umsatzwachstum von 20%, einem Betriebseinkommen von 42% und einem Nettogewinn von 34%. Das vielfältige Portfolio des Unternehmens zeigt Wachstum in den Bereichen Gastgewerbe, Leasing und Wohnimmobilien. Die Einnahmen im Gastgewerbe stiegen um 60%, im Leasing um 21% und im Wohnimmobilienbereich um 10%. Die nicht konsolidierten Joint Ventures des Unternehmens trugen erheblich zu Umsatz und Nettogewinn bei. Die Zukunftsaussichten für St. Joe erscheinen vielversprechend mit anhaltendem Wachstum in verschiedenen Geschäftsbereichen.
Positive
Revenue increased by 20% to $87.8 million in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.
Operating income surged by 42% and net income by 34% in Q1 2024.
Hospitality revenue grew by 60%, leasing revenue by 21%, and residential real estate revenue by 10%.
The unconsolidated joint ventures brought in $95.8 million in revenue in Q1 2024.
Net income attributable to the Company reached $13.9 million, a 34% increase from Q1 2023.
EBITDA increased by 43% to $34.9 million in Q1 2024.
The Company declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share for Q2 2024.
Real estate revenue decreased by 7% to $34.2 million in Q1 2024.
The Company sold 216 homesites at an average base price of $117,000 in Q1 2024.
Hospitality revenue increased by 60% to $39.3 million in Q1 2024.
Leasing revenue rose by 21% to $14.3 million in Q1 2024.
Corporate and other operating expenses increased to $7.1 million in Q1 2024.
Negative
None.
Insights
The St. Joe Company's first quarter 2024 results reveal a commendable advancement in key financial areas. A 20% increase in revenue signifies a thriving demand for their offerings, particularly in hospitality and leasing sectors. The most striking figure is the 60% surge in hospitality revenue, likely owing to strategic expansions and increased membership at Watersound Club. This is a clear indicator of successful capitalization on market opportunities. Moreover, the 42% jump in operating income and a robust 34% growth in net income are indicative of efficient operational management and a favorable cost structure. For an investor, this performance hints at a company capitalizing on growth avenues while sustaining profitability. The increased average sales price of homesites, which is up significantly to $117,000 from $62,000, shows strategic pricing power and a potentially higher-valued inventory. The declared quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share signals confidence in financial stability and shareholder value focus. However, the decrease in commercial and forestry revenue by over 75% deserves scrutiny, potentially flagging a strategic pivot or a sectoral slowdown.
The strategic emphasis on diversifying revenue streams is paying off for The St. Joe Company. Their pivot towards hospitality and residential real estate, with a remarkable 60% increase in hospitality and 10% rise in residential real estate revenue, is particularly prescient given the current economic climate favoring these sectors. The leap in membership numbers for the Watersound Club is a testament to the company's ability to grow its consumer base. The residential real estate sector, bolstered by a higher average base sales price, indicates a well-received product mix and market acceptance of their pricing strategy. However, the reduction in commercial and forestry real estate revenue signals a shift that warrants attention. The company's focus on leasable space, like the Watersound Town Center and the expansion of its hotel portfolio, are strategic moves likely to yield future benefits. The company's anticipation of $119.8 million in revenue from residential homesites underscores a significant backlog that may ensure sustainable future earnings.
The St. Joe Company's real estate development strategy clearly targets long-term asset growth. The substantial development pipeline of over 21,000 homesites parallels a robust investment in tangible assets that can lead to appreciating land value over time. The 10% rise in residential real estate revenue reflects strong market demand, but the drop in homesites under contract year over year, from 1,915 to 1,335, suggests a declining sales velocity which could impact future revenue streams. This merits monitoring to see if it is a temporary dip or indicative of a larger trend. Furthermore, the development investments totaling $31.5 million represent significant capital outlays that are poised to enhance the company's asset base and contribute to long-term earnings potential. Additionally, the fixed or swapped rate on 66% of the company's debt provides a measure of protection against interest rate fluctuations, a prudent approach in a rising rate environment.
Highlights for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to the first quarter of 2023:
Revenue increased by 20%.
Operating income increased by 42%.
Net income attributable to the Company increased by 34%.
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (the “Company,” “We,” or “Our”) today reports first quarter 2024 results.
Jorge Gonzalez, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “St. Joe continues to show solid organic growth following record performance in 2023. Hospitality revenue grew by 60% with new hotels and increased Watersound Club memberships. Leasing revenue grew by 21% with over 1,000 leased multi-family and senior living units as of March 31, 2024. Residential real estate revenue grew by 10%. We sold 216 homesites in the first quarter of 2024 with a higher average base sales price of $117,000 and increased margins year over year. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound unconsolidated joint venture continued to expand with 177 completed home sales in the quarter.”
Mr. Gonzalez concluded, “We are building a diverse portfolio of complementary businesses. The growth of our hospitality segment exposes more visitors to and helps grow our residential communities, which in turn creates more customers for and helps grow our commercial leasing portfolio. As our commercial leasing portfolio grows, more shopping and entertainment opportunities arise, which further drives increased visitation. Our profits and the value of our surrounding lands are expected to increase with each development. We believe our future is bright, and we have just started to scratch the surface.”
Consolidated First Quarter 2024 Results
Revenue for the first quarter of 2024 increased by 20% to $87.8 million as compared to $73.0 million for the first quarter of 2023. Hospitality revenue increased by 60% to $39.3 million and leasing revenue increased by 21% to $14.3 million. Residential real estate revenue increased by 10% to $30.8 million due to increased average sales price and mix of sales from different communities. Commercial and forestry real estate revenue decreased from $5.9 million to $1.4 million as the Company continues to lease and operate more assets and sell less undeveloped land.
Over the past several years, the Company entered into joint ventures which are unconsolidated and accounted for using the equity method. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, these unconsolidated joint ventures had $95.8 million of revenue, as compared to $81.8 million for the same period in 2023. The Company’s economic interests in its unconsolidated joint ventures resulted in $7.4 million in equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2023. Although these business ventures are not included as revenue in the Company’s financial statements, they are part of the core business strategy which generates substantial financial returns for the Company.
Net income attributable to the Company for the first quarter of 2024 increased by 34% to $13.9 million, or $0.24 per share, as compared to net income of $10.4 million, or $0.18 per share, for the same period in 2023.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), a non-GAAP financial measure, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, increased by 43% to $34.9 million, as compared to $24.4 million for the same period in 2023. Depreciation is a non-cash, GAAP expense which is amortized over an asset’s prescribed life, while maintenance and repair expenses are period costs and expensed as incurred. See Financial Data below for additional information, including a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income attributable to the Company.
On April 24, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on June 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2024.
Real Estate
Total real estate revenue decreased by 7% to $34.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $36.7 million in the first quarter of 2023. Residential real estate revenue increased by 10% to $30.8 million for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $28.0 million for the first quarter of 2023. Commercial and forestry real estate revenue totaled $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $5.9 for the first quarter of 2023.
The Company sold 216 homesites at an average base price of approximately $117,000 and gross margin of 50.0%, in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to 327 homesites (including 100 entitled but undeveloped homesites in the Company’s SouthWood community, located in Tallahassee, Florida) at an average base price of approximately $62,000 and gross margin of 41.0% in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding the sale of the 100 entitled but undeveloped homesites in the Company’s SouthWood community, the average sales price per homesite in the first quarter of 2023 was approximately $80,000. The differences in the average sales price, number of homesite closings and gross margin period over period were due to the mix of sales in different communities.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 1,335 residential homesites under contract, which are expected to result in revenue of approximately $119.8 million, plus residuals, over the next several years, as compared to 1,915 residential homesites under contract for $165.0 million, plus residuals, as of March 31, 2023. The change in homesites under contract is due to increased homesite closing transactions during 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 and the amount of remaining homesites in current phases of residential communities. The Company’s residential homesite pipeline has over 21,000 homesites in various stages of development, engineering, permitting or concept planning.
The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound unconsolidated joint venture, planned for 3,500 residential homes, had 130 net sale contracts executed in the first quarter of 2024. Since the start of sales in 2021, there have been 1,743 home contracts. For the first quarter of 2024, there were 177 completed home sales bringing the community to 1,181 occupied homes. The 562 homes under contract as of March 31, 2024, with an average sales price of approximately $541,000, are expected to result in sales value of approximately $303.9 million at completion, as compared to 679 homes under contract as of March 31, 2023, with an average sales price of approximately $497,000.
Hospitality
Hospitality revenue increased by 60% to $39.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $24.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. Hospitality revenue continues to benefit from the growth of the Watersound Club membership program and the opening of five hotels throughout 2023. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 3,433 club members, as compared to 2,653 club members as of March 31, 2023, an increase of 780 net new members. As of March 31, 2024, the Company owned (individually by the Company or through consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures) eleven hotels with 1,177 operational hotel rooms, as compared to seven hotels with 616 rooms as of March 31, 2023. 2024 will be the first full year of operations for five new hotels. In addition, a new Residence Inn by Marriott hotel with 121 rooms opened in April 2024, bringing the Company’s current total to twelve hotels with 1,298 rooms.
Leasing
Leasing revenue from commercial, office, retail, multi-family, senior living, self-storage and other properties increased by 21% to $14.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. As of March 31, 2024, the Company (individually by the Company or through consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures) had 1,383 leasable multi-family and senior living units.
Rentable space as of March 31, 2024, consisted of approximately 1,082,000 square feet, of which approximately 1,046,000, or 97%, was leased, as compared to approximately 1,034,000 square feet as of March 31, 2023, of which approximately 1,005,000, or 97%, was leased. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had an additional 98,000 square feet of leasable space under construction. The Company is focused on commercial leasing space at the Watersound Town Center, Watersound West Bay Center and the FSU/TMH Medical Campus. These three centers have the potential for over 1.2 million square feet of leasable space. The Company, wholly or through joint ventures, also owns or operates commercial and hospitality businesses on real estate that could otherwise be leased to others or sold.
Corporate and Other Operating Expenses
The Company’s corporate and other operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, increased by $1.4 million to $7.1 million, as compared to $5.7 million for the same period in 2023. Corporate and operating expenses were approximately 8% of revenue for each of the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023.
Investments, Liquidity and Debt
In the first quarter of 2024, the Company funded $31.5 million in capital expenditures. In addition, the Company paid $7.0 million in cash dividends. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $89.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and other liquid investments, as compared to $80.0 million as of March 31, 2023, an increase of $9.8 million. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $276.3 million invested in development property, which, when complete, will be added to operating property or sold. As of March 31, 2024, the weighted average effective interest rate of outstanding debt was 5.3% with an average remaining life of 17.0 years. 66% of the Company’s outstanding debt had a fixed or swapped interest rate. The remaining 34% of debt has interest rates that vary with SOFR. Company debt as of March 31, 2024, is approximately 29% of the Company’s total assets.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Additional information with respect to the Company’s results for the first quarter 2024 will be available in a Form 10-Q that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and can be found at www.joe.com and at the SEC’s website www.sec.gov. We recommend studying the Company’s latest Form 10-K and Form 10-Q before making an investment decision.
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES
Financial data schedules in this press release include consolidated results, summary balance sheets, corporate and other operating expenses and the reconciliation of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), a non-GAAP financial measure, for the first quarter 2024 and 2023, respectively.
FINANCIAL DATA
Consolidated Results (Unaudited)
($ in millions except share and per share amounts)
Quarter Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Revenue
Real estate revenue
$34.2
$36.7
Hospitality revenue
39.3
24.5
Leasing revenue
14.3
11.8
Total revenue
87.8
73.0
Expenses
Cost of real estate revenue
16.0
20.4
Cost of hospitality revenue
30.3
22.9
Cost of leasing revenue
7.2
5.4
Corporate and other operating expenses
7.1
5.7
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
11.2
7.3
Total expenses
71.8
61.7
Operating income
16.0
11.3
Investment income, net
3.4
2.9
Interest expense
(8.5
)
(6.2
)
Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures
7.4
3.7
Other (expense) income, net
(0.5
)
1.2
Income before income taxes
17.8
12.9
Income tax expense
(4.7
)
(3.4
)
Net income
13.1
9.5
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
0.8
0.9
Net income attributable to the Company
$13.9
$10.4
Basic net income per share attributable to the Company
$0.24
$0.18
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
58,320,489
58,309,093
Summary Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
($ in millions)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets
Investment in real estate, net
$1,022.9
$1,018.6
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
71.2
66.4
Cash and cash equivalents
89.8
86.1
Other assets
84.9
82.2
Property and equipment, net
65.1
66.0
Investments held by special purpose entities
203.8
204.2
Total assets
$1,537.7
$1,523.5
Liabilities and Equity
Debt, net
$452.0
$453.6
Accounts payable and other liabilities
65.4
58.6
Deferred revenue
64.5
62.8
Deferred tax liabilities, net
72.6
71.8
Senior Notes held by special purpose entity
178.3
178.2
Total liabilities
832.8
825.0
Total equity
704.9
698.5
Total liabilities and equity
$1,537.7
$1,523.5
Corporate and Other Operating Expenses (Unaudited)
($ in millions)
Quarter Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Employee costs
$3.7
$2.7
Property taxes and insurance
1.5
1.4
Professional fees
1.0
1.0
Marketing and owner association costs
0.2
0.2
Occupancy, repairs and maintenance
0.2
0.1
Other miscellaneous
0.5
0.3
Total corporate and other operating expenses
$7.1
$5.7
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
($ in millions)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which management believes assists investors by providing insight into operating performance of the Company across periods on a consistent basis and, when viewed in combination with the Company results prepared in accordance with GAAP, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company. However, EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of results reported under GAAP. EBITDA is calculated by adjusting “Interest expense,” “Investment income, net,” “Income tax expense,” “Depreciation, depletion and amortization” to “Net income attributable to the Company.”
Quarter Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Net income attributable to the Company
$13.9
$10.4
Plus: Interest expense
8.5
6.2
Less: Investment income, net
(3.4)
(2.9)
Plus: Income tax expense
4.7
3.4
Plus: Depreciation, depletion and amortization
11.2
7.3
EBITDA
$34.9
$24.4
Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release, as well as other information provided from time to time by the Company or its employees, may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “guidance,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “confident,” “may,” “should,” “can have,” “likely,” “future” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Examples of forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding our growth prospects; expansion of operational assets such as increases in hotel rooms; plans to maintain an efficient cost structure; our capital allocation initiatives, including the payment of our quarterly dividend; plans regarding our joint venture developments; and the timing of current developments and new projects in 2024 and beyond. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
The Company wishes to caution readers that, although we believe any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect the Company’s actual financial results and could cause the Company’s actual financial results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company, including: our ability to successfully implement our strategic objectives; new or increased competition across our business units; any decline in general economic conditions, particularly in our primary markets; interest rate fluctuations; inflation; financial institution disruptions; supply chain disruptions; geopolitical conflicts (such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict in the Gaza Strip and the general unrest in the Middle East) and political uncertainty and the corresponding impact on the global economy; our ability to successfully execute or integrate new business endeavors and acquisitions; our ability to yield anticipated returns from our developments and projects; our ability to effectively manage our real estate assets, as well as the ability for us or our joint venture partners to effectively manage the day-to-day activities of our projects; our ability to complete construction and development projects within expected timeframes; the interest of prospective guests in our hotels, including the new hotels we have opened since the beginning of 2023; reductions in travel and other risks inherent to the hospitality industry; the illiquidity of all real estate assets; financial risks, including risks relating to currency fluctuations, credit risks, and fluctuations in the market value of our investment portfolio; any potential negative impact of our longer-term property development strategy, including losses and negative cash flows for an extended period of time if we continue with the self-development of granted entitlements; our dependence on homebuilders; mix of sales from different communities and the corresponding impact on sales period over period; the financial condition of our commercial tenants; regulatory and insurance risks associated with our senior living facilities; public health emergencies; any reduction in the supply of mortgage loans or tightening of credit markets; our dependence on strong migration and population expansion in our regions of development, particularly Northwest Florida; our ability to fully recover from natural disasters and severe weather conditions; the actual or perceived threat of climate change; the seasonality of our business; our ability to obtain adequate insurance for our properties or rising insurance costs; our dependence on certain third party providers; the inability of minority shareholders to influence corporate matters, due to concentrated ownership of largest shareholder; the impact of unfavorable legal proceedings or government investigations; the impact of complex and changing laws and regulations in the areas we operate; changes in tax rates, the adoption of new U.S. tax legislation, and exposure to additional tax liabilities, including with respect to Qualified Opportunity Zone program; new litigation; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees, particularly in our hospitality business; our ability to protect our information technology infrastructure and defend against cyber-attacks; increased media, political, and regulatory scrutiny could negatively impact our reputation; our ability to maintain adequate internal controls; risks associated with our financing arrangements, including our compliance with certain restrictions and limitations; our ability to pay our quarterly dividend; and the potential volatility of our common stock. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company’s business and financial results is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and subsequent filings. The discussion of these risks is specifically incorporated by reference into this press release.
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law.
About The St. Joe Company
The St. Joe Company is a real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures. St. Joe has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.joe.com.
