Stratus Properties Inc. Reports Third-Quarter and Nine-Month 2024 Results

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Stratus Properties (NASDAQ: STRS) reported its Q3 and nine-month 2024 results, showing significant improvement from the previous year. The company reduced its Q3 net loss to $0.4 million ($0.05 per share) from $2.8 million in Q3 2023. Revenues increased to $8.9 million in Q3 2024 from $3.7 million in Q3 2023, driven by a $4.0 million Amarra Villas home sale and increased rental revenue from The Saint June. The company completed property sales totaling $38.6 million in the first nine months of 2024, including land sales at Magnolia Place and four Amarra Villas homes. The Saint June achieved 97% occupancy, and the company maintained strong liquidity with $19.6 million in cash and $39.6 million available under its revolving credit facility.

Positive

• Net loss decreased significantly from $2.8M in Q3 2023 to $0.4M in Q3 2023
• Revenue increased 140% YoY to $8.9M in Q3 2024
• Completed $38.6M in property sales during first nine months of 2024
• The Saint June achieved 97% occupancy rate
• Strong liquidity position with $19.6M cash and $39.6M available credit

Negative

• Still operating at a net loss of $0.4M in Q3 2024
• Consolidated debt increased to $181.5M from $175.2M at year-end 2023
• Cash position decreased from $31.4M to $19.6M since December 2023

Insights

Financial Analyst

The Q3 2024 results show notable improvements for Stratus Properties. The company reduced its net loss to $0.4 million ($0.05 per share) from $2.8 million in Q3 2023. Revenue jumped significantly to $8.9 million, up from $3.7 million, driven by a $4.0 million Amarra Villas home sale and increased rental income from The Saint June property.

Key positives include strong property sales totaling $38.6 million in the first nine months, 97% occupancy at The Saint June and $19.6 million cash position with an untapped $39.6 million credit facility. The company's strategic focus on retail and residential properties, avoiding office exposure, positions it well in the current market.

However, investors should note the $181.5 million debt load and upcoming refinancing needs for several properties. The successful modification of The Saint June loan with improved terms suggests good banking relationships, which is important for upcoming refinancing efforts.

Real Estate Market Analyst

The Austin real estate market context makes these results particularly noteworthy. Despite challenging market conditions, Stratus achieved higher pricing on Amarra Villas homes and maintained strong occupancy in their multi-family developments. The strategic sale of Magnolia Place assets for $30.0 million demonstrates effective portfolio management.

The retained development rights for 275 multi-family units and potential $12 million in MUD reimbursements represent significant future value. The company's focus on luxury residential and retail properties in high-growth Texas markets, particularly Austin, aligns well with regional demographic trends and demand patterns.

The reduction in development spending to $45.9 million from $70.9 million year-over-year suggests a more measured approach to development, which is prudent given current market uncertainties and interest rate environment.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ: STRS), a residential and retail focused real estate company with operations in the Austin, Texas area and other select markets in Texas, today reported third-quarter and nine-month 2024 results.

Highlights and Recent Developments:

• Net loss attributable to common stockholders totaled $0.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in third-quarter 2024, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2.8 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, in third-quarter 2023. During the first nine months of 2024, net income attributable to common stockholders totaled $2.5 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $13.9 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, during the first nine months of 2023.
• Revenues for third-quarter 2024 were $8.9 million compared to revenues of $3.7 million for third-quarter 2023, with the increase primarily due to the sale of one Amarra Villas home in third-quarter 2024 for $4.0 million, compared to none sold in third-quarter 2023, as well as an increase in rental revenue primarily related to The Saint June, which had minimal rental revenue in third-quarter 2023 as it commenced operations in mid-2023. Revenues totaled $43.9 million for the first nine months of 2024 compared to revenues of $13.0 million for the first nine months of 2023. The increase was primarily the result of the sales of approximately 47 acres of undeveloped land at Magnolia Place for $14.5 million and four Amarra Villas homes for an aggregate of $15.2 million in the first nine months of 2024, compared with the sale of one Amarra Villas home in the first nine months of 2023 for $2.5 million.
• In third-quarter 2024, Stratus closed on the sale of Magnolia Place – Retail for $8.9 million. The sale generated pre-tax net cash proceeds of approximately $8.6 million and a pre-tax gain of $1.6 million. With the completion of the sale of Magnolia Place – Retail, as of November 8, 2024, property sales at our Magnolia Place development project totaled approximately $30.0 million. Following the sales, Stratus retained potential development of approximately 11 acres planned for 275 multi-family units and approximately $12 million of potential future reimbursements from the municipal utility district (MUD), with no project debt.
• Stratus had $19.6 million of cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2024 and no amounts drawn on its revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2024, Stratus had $39.6 million available under the revolving credit facility.
• Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) totaled $3.9 million in the first nine months of 2024, compared to $(9.9) million in the first nine months of 2023. For a reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA, see the supplemental schedule, “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure EBITDA,” below.
• As of November 8, 2024, occupancy at The Saint June, a 182-unit luxury garden-style multi-family project in Barton Creek, which was completed in fourth-quarter 2023, was approximately 97 percent.
• Stratus continues construction on The Saint George, the last four Amarra Villas homes and Holden Hills.

William H. Armstrong III, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Stratus, stated, “During the first nine months of 2024, we completed property sales totaling $38.6 million, consisting of the sales of undeveloped land at Magnolia Place for $14.5 million, Magnolia Place – Retail for $8.9 million and four Amarra Villas homes for an aggregate of $15.2 million. The average sales price of the Amarra Villas homes was substantially higher than the prior-year period. Our retail projects are performing well, and it bears repeating that our stabilized and under-construction projects and future development plans have no exposure to commercial office space. Although the real estate business remains challenging, we see reasons for optimism that real estate market conditions will improve in our markets over the next 12 months.”

Summary Financial Results

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,								September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
	(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited)
Revenues
Real Estate Operations	$	3,971			$	—			$	29,723			$	2,551
Leasing Operations		4,920				3,669				14,165				10,450
Total consolidated revenue	$	8,891			$	3,669			$	43,888			$	13,001
Operating (loss) income
Real Estate Operations	$	(1,421	)		$	(1,505	)		$	4,541			$	(6,215	)
Leasing Operationsa		3,249				1,354				6,327				3,900
Corporate, eliminations and otherb		(3,347	)			(3,178	)			(11,622	)			(11,959	)
Total consolidated operating loss	$	(1,519	)		$	(3,329	)		$	(754	)		$	(14,274	)
Net loss	$	(1,414	)		$	(3,217	)		$	(495	)		$	(14,799	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiariesc	$	1,050			$	373			$	2,958			$	853
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(364	)		$	(2,844	)		$	2,463			$	(13,946	)
Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.05	)		$	(0.36	)		$	0.31			$	(1.74	)
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.05	)		$	(0.36	)		$	0.30			$	(1.74	)
EBITDA	$	9			$	(1,894	)		$	3,877			$	(9,918	)
Capital expenditures and purchases and development of real estate properties	$	13,428			$	26,314			$	45,887			$	70,875
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic		8,080				8,003				8,059				7,993
Diluted		8,080				8,003				8,186				7,993

a.		Includes a pre-tax gain on the sale of Magnolia Place – Retail in third-quarter 2024 of $1.6 million.
b.		Includes consolidated general and administrative expenses and eliminations of intersegment amounts.
c.		Represents noncontrolling interest partners’ share in the results of the consolidated projects in which they participate.

Results of Operations

Stratus’ revenues totaled $8.9 million in third-quarter 2024 compared with $3.7 million in third-quarter 2023. The $4.0 million increase in revenue from the Real Estate Operations segment in third-quarter 2024, compared to third-quarter 2023, reflects the sale of one Amarra Villas home for $4.0 million, compared to none sold in third-quarter 2023.

The $1.3 million increase in revenue from the Leasing Operations segment in third-quarter 2024, compared to third-quarter 2023, primarily reflects new revenue from The Saint June, which had minimal rental revenue in third-quarter 2023 as it commenced operations in mid-2023, as well as increased revenue from Kingwood Place and Lantana Place – Retail, primarily due to new leases.

Debt and Liquidity

At September 30, 2024, consolidated debt totaled $181.5 million and consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $19.6 million, compared with consolidated debt of $175.2 million and consolidated cash and cash equivalents of $31.4 million at December 31, 2023. Debt increased primarily due to draws on project construction loans for The Saint George and Holden Hills and the Amarra Villas credit facility, partially offset by the payoff of the Magnolia Place construction loan and paydowns on the Amarra Villas credit facility and The Annie B land loan.

In October 2024, The Saint June construction loan was modified to (i) extend the maturity date of the loan to October 2, 2025; (ii) increase the aggregate commitment under the loan by $2.0 million to $32.3 million; (iii) decrease the interest rate applicable margin from 2.85 percent to 2.35 percent; and (iv) require payment of an exit fee for prepayments and repayments of the loan of 1.00 percent of the principal amount of such amounts repaid, subject to certain exceptions. Accordingly, the loan bears interest at the one-month Term SOFR plus 2.35 percent, subject to a 3.50 percent floor. The loan is payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $40,000, with the outstanding principal due at maturity. The Saint June, L.P. has an option to extend the maturity of the loan for an additional 12-month term if certain conditions are met.

As of September 30, 2024, Stratus had $39.6 million available under its revolving credit facility and no amount was borrowed. Letters of credit, totaling $13.3 million, had been issued under the revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2024, $11.0 million of which secure Stratus’ obligation to build certain roads and utilities facilities benefiting Holden Hills and Section N and $2.3 million of which secure Stratus’ obligations, which are subject to certain conditions, to construct and pay for certain utility infrastructure in Lakeway, Texas, estimated to cost approximately $2.3 million, which is expected to be utilized by the planned multi-family project on Stratus’ remaining land in Lakeway.

Purchases and development of real estate properties (included in operating cash flows) and capital expenditures (included in investing cash flows) totaled $45.9 million for the first nine months of 2024, primarily related to the development of Barton Creek properties (including Amarra Villas and Holden Hills) and The Saint George and to a lesser extent for tenant improvements at Lantana Place – Retail, compared with $70.9 million for the first nine months of 2023, primarily related to the development of Barton Creek properties (including The Saint June, Amarra Villas and Holden Hills) and The Saint George.

Stratus is currently discussing options to refinance the Kingwood Place construction loan, the Lantana Place construction loan and the Jones Crossing loan, with the expectation of tighter spreads and with potential additional proceeds. Stratus expects to refinance the Kingwood Place construction loan on or before the December 6, 2024 maturity date. In addition, if market rates continue to decline, interest on Stratus’ outstanding debt, all of which is variable rate, will continue to decline.

Share Repurchase Program

Following the completion of Stratus’ $10.0 million share repurchase program in October 2023 and with written consent from Comerica Bank, Stratus’ Board approved a new share repurchase program, which authorizes repurchases of up to $5.0 million of Stratus’ common stock. The share repurchase program authorizes Stratus, in management’s and the Capital Committee of the Board’s discretion, to repurchase shares from time to time, subject to market conditions and other factors. The timing, price and number of shares that may be repurchased under the share repurchase program will be based on market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors considered by management and the Capital Committee of the Board. Share repurchases under the program may be made from time to time through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means in accordance with securities laws. The share repurchase program does not obligate Stratus to repurchase any specific amount of shares, does not have an expiration date, and may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice. As of September 30, 2024, Stratus had not purchased any shares under the program.

About Stratus

Stratus Properties Inc. is engaged primarily in the entitlement, development, management, leasing and sale of multi-family and single-family residential and commercial real estate properties in the Austin, Texas area and other select markets in Texas. In addition to our developed properties, we have a development portfolio that consists of approximately 1,600 acres of commercial and residential projects under development or undeveloped land held for future use. Our commercial real estate portfolio consists of stabilized retail properties or future retail and mixed-use development projects with no commercial office space. We generate revenues from the sale of our developed and undeveloped properties, the lease of our retail, mixed-use and multi-family properties and development and asset management fees received from our properties.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This press release contains forward-looking statements in which Stratus discusses factors it believes may affect its future performance. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical fact, such as plans, projections or expectations related to inflation, interest rates, supply chain constraints, Stratus’ ability to pay or refinance its debt obligations as they become due, availability of bank credit, Stratus’ ability to meet its future debt service and other cash obligations, projected future operating loans or capital contributions to Stratus’ joint ventures, future cash flows and liquidity, the Austin and Texas real estate markets, the planning, financing, development, construction, completion and stabilization of Stratus’ development projects, plans to sell, recapitalize, or refinance properties, future operational and financial performance, municipal utility district (MUD) reimbursements for infrastructure costs, regulatory matters including the expected impact of Texas Senate Bill 2038 (the ETJ Law) and related ongoing litigation, leasing activities, tax rates, future capital expenditures and financing plans, possible joint ventures, partnerships, or other strategic relationships, other plans and objectives of management for future operations and development projects, and potential future cash returns to shareholders, including the timing and amount of repurchases under Stratus’ share repurchase program. The words “anticipate,” “may,” “can,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “target,” “intend,” “likely,” “will,” “should,” “to be” and any similar expressions and/or statements are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements.

Under Stratus’ Comerica Bank debt agreements, Stratus is not permitted to repurchase its common stock in excess of $1.0 million or pay dividends on its common stock without Comerica Bank’s prior written consent, which we obtained in connection with our current $5.0 million share repurchase program. Any future declaration of dividends or decision to repurchase Stratus’ common stock is at the discretion of Stratus’ Board, subject to restrictions under Stratus’ Comerica Bank debt agreements, and will depend on Stratus’ financial results, cash requirements, projected compliance with covenants in its debt agreements, outlook and other factors deemed relevant by the Board. Stratus’ future debt agreements, future refinancings of or amendments to existing debt agreements or other future agreements may restrict Stratus’ ability to declare dividends or repurchase shares.

Stratus cautions readers that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and its actual results may differ materially from those anticipated, expected, projected or assumed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that can cause Stratus’ actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Stratus’ ability to implement its business strategy successfully, including its ability to develop, construct and sell or lease properties on terms its Board considers acceptable, increases in operating and construction costs, including real estate taxes, maintenance and insurance costs, and the cost of building materials and labor, increases in inflation and interest rates, supply chain constraints, Stratus’ ability to pay or refinance its debt, extend maturity dates of its loans or comply with or obtain waivers of financial and other covenants in debt agreements and to meet other cash obligations, availability of bank credit, defaults by contractors and subcontractors, declines in the market value of Stratus’ assets, market conditions or corporate developments that could preclude, impair or delay any opportunities with respect to plans to sell, recapitalize or refinance properties, a decrease in the demand for real estate in select markets in Texas where Stratus operates, particularly in Austin, changes in economic, market, tax, business and geopolitical conditions, potential U.S. or local economic downturn or recession, the availability and terms of financing for development projects and other corporate purposes, Stratus’ ability to collect anticipated rental payments and close projected asset sales, loss of key personnel, Stratus’ ability to enter into and maintain joint ventures, partnerships, or other strategic relationships, including risks associated with such joint ventures, any major public health crisis, eligibility for and potential receipt and timing of receipt of MUD reimbursements, industry risks, changes in buyer preferences, potential additional impairment charges, competition from other real estate developers, Stratus’ ability to obtain various entitlements and permits, changes in laws, regulations or the regulatory environment affecting the development of real estate, opposition from special interest groups or local governments with respect to development projects, weather- and climate-related risks, environmental and litigation risks including the timing and resolution of the ongoing litigation challenging the ETJ Law and our ability to implement any revised development plans in light of the ETJ Law, the failure to attract buyers or tenants for Stratus’ developments or such buyers’ or tenants’ failure to satisfy their purchase commitments or leasing obligations, cybersecurity incidents and other factors described in more detail under the heading “Risk Factors” in Stratus’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Investors are cautioned that many of the assumptions upon which Stratus’ forward-looking statements are based are likely to change after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Further, Stratus may make changes to its business plans that could affect its results. Stratus cautions investors that it undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, notwithstanding any changes in its assumptions, business plans, actual experience or other changes.

This press release also includes EBITDA, which is not recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Stratus’ management believes this measure can be helpful to investors in evaluating its business because EBITDA is a financial measure frequently used by securities analysts, lenders and others to evaluate Stratus' recurring operating performance. EBITDA is intended to be a performance measure that should not be regarded as more meaningful than GAAP measures. Other companies may calculate EBITDA differently. As required by SEC rules, a reconciliation of Stratus’ net loss to EBITDA is included in the supplemental schedule of this press release.

A copy of this release is available on Stratus’ website, stratusproperties.com.

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Unaudited) (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,								September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues:
Real estate operations	$	3,971			$	—			$	29,723			$	2,551
Leasing operations		4,920				3,669				14,165				10,450
Total revenues		8,891				3,669				43,888				13,001
Cost of sales:
Real estate operations		5,344				1,467				25,046				8,651
Leasing operations		1,964				1,381				5,384				3,786
Depreciation and amortization		1,365				967				4,168				2,865
Total cost of sales		8,673				3,815				34,598				15,302
Gain on sale of assets		(1,626	)			—				(1,626	)			—
General and administrative expenses		3,363				3,183				11,670				11,973
Total		10,410				6,998				44,642				27,275
Operating loss		(1,519	)			(3,329	)			(754	)			(14,274	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—				—				(59	)			—
Other income, net		163				472				522				1,501
Loss before income taxes and equity in unconsolidated affiliate’s loss		(1,356	)			(2,857	)			(291	)			(12,773	)
Provision for income taxes		(58	)			(356	)			(204	)			(2,016	)
Equity in unconsolidated affiliate’s loss		—				(4	)			—				(10	)
Net loss and total comprehensive loss		(1,414	)			(3,217	)			(495	)			(14,799	)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsa		1,050				373				2,958				853
Net (loss) income and total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(364	)		$	(2,844	)		$	2,463			$	(13,946	)
Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.05	)		$	(0.36	)		$	0.31			$	(1.74	)
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.05	)		$	(0.36	)		$	0.30			$	(1.74	)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic		8,080				8,003				8,059				7,993
Diluted		8,080				8,003				8,186				7,993
Represents noncontrolling interest partners’ share in the results of the consolidated projects in which they participate.

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (In Thousands)
	September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,638			$	31,397
Restricted cash		698				1,035
Real estate held for sale		4,884				7,382
Real estate under development		261,212				260,642
Land available for development		74,912				47,451
Real estate held for investment, net		137,177				144,112
Lease right-of-use assets		10,368				11,174
Deferred tax assets		173				173
Other assets		14,118				14,400
Total assets	$	523,180			$	517,766
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	12,341			$	15,629
Accrued liabilities, including taxes		6,283				6,660
Debt		181,540				175,168
Lease liabilities		15,564				15,866
Deferred gain		2,131				2,721
Other liabilities		5,186				7,117
Total liabilities		223,045				223,161
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		97				96
Capital in excess of par value of common stock		200,557				197,735
Retained earnings		29,108				26,645
Common stock held in treasury		(33,395	)			(32,997	)
Total stockholders’ equity		196,367				191,479
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries		103,768				103,126
Total equity		300,135				294,605
Total liabilities and equity	$	523,180			$	517,766

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (In Thousands)
	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
		2024				2023
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(495	)		$	(14,799	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		4,168				2,865
Cost of real estate sold		19,115				2,080
Loss on extinguishment of debt		59				—
Stock-based compensation		1,314				1,479
Debt issuance cost amortization		1,028				631
Gain on sale of assets		(1,626	)			—
Equity in unconsolidated affiliate’s loss		—				10
Purchases and development of real estate properties		(22,925	)			(34,697	)
Write-off of capitalized project costs		721				—
Decrease in other assets		233				2,223
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other		(3,994	)			908
Net cash used in operating activities		(2,402	)			(39,300	)
Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(22,962	)			(36,178	)
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of fees		8,586				—
Payments on master lease obligations		(649	)			(730	)
Other, net		—				5
Net cash used in investing activities		(15,025	)			(36,903	)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Borrowings from project loans		27,672				41,656
Payments on project and term loans		(25,058	)			(8,472	)
Payment of dividends		(356	)			(678	)
Finance lease principal payments		(12	)			(11	)
Stock-based awards net payments		(376	)			(789	)
Noncontrolling interest contribution		3,600				40,000
Purchases of treasury stock		—				(2,064	)
Financing costs		(139	)			(2,758	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		5,331				66,884
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(12,096	)			(9,319	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year		32,432				45,709
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	20,336			$	36,390

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Stratus has two operating segments: Real Estate Operations and Leasing Operations.

The Real Estate Operations segment is comprised of Stratus’ real estate assets (developed for sale, under development and available for development), which consists of its properties in Austin, Texas (including the Barton Creek Community, which includes Section N, Holden Hills, Amarra multi-family and commercial land, Amarra Villas, Amarra Drive lots and other vacant land; the Circle C community; the Lantana community, which includes a portion of Lantana Place planned for a multi-family phase known as The Saint Julia; The Saint George; and the land for The Annie B); in Lakeway, Texas, located in the greater Austin area (Lakeway); in College Station, Texas (land for future phases of retail and multi-family development and retail pad sites at Jones Crossing); and in Magnolia, Texas (potential development of approximately 11 acres planned for future multi-family use), Kingwood, Texas (a retail pad site) and New Caney, Texas (New Caney), each located in the greater Houston area.

The Leasing Operations segment is comprised of Stratus’ real estate assets held for investment that are leased or available for lease and includes The Saint June, West Killeen Market, Kingwood Place, the retail portion of Lantana Place, the completed retail portion of Jones Crossing, retail pad sites subject to ground leases at Lantana Place, Kingwood Place and Jones Crossing, and, prior to its sale in third-quarter 2024, the retail portion of Magnolia Place.

Stratus uses operating income or loss to measure the performance of each segment. General and administrative expenses, which primarily consist of employee salaries, wages and other costs, are managed on a consolidated basis and are not allocated to Stratus’ operating segments. The following segment information reflects management determinations that may not be indicative of what the actual financial performance of each segment would be if it were an independent entity.

Summarized financial information by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2024, based on Stratus’ internal financial reporting system utilized by its chief operating decision maker, follows (in thousands):

	Real Estate Operationsa				Leasing Operations				Corporate, Eliminations and Otherb				Total
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	3,971			$	4,920			$	—			$	8,891
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization		(5,344	)			(1,964	)			—				(7,308	)
Depreciation and amortization		(48	)			(1,333	)			16				(1,365	)
Gain on sale of assetsc		—				1,626				—				1,626
General and administrative expenses		—				—				(3,363	)			(3,363	)
Operating (loss) income	$	(1,421	)		$	3,249			$	(3,347	)		$	(1,519	)
Capital expenditures and purchases and development of real estate properties	$	6,608			$	6,820			$	—			$	13,428
Total assets at September 30, 2024d		349,701				154,257				19,222				523,180

a.		Includes sales commissions and other revenues together with related expenses.
b.		Includes consolidated general and administrative expenses and eliminations of intersegment amounts.
c.		Represents a pre-tax gain on the sale of Magnolia Place – Retail in third-quarter 2024 of $1.6 million.
d.		Corporate, eliminations and other includes cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $18.7 million. The remaining cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash is reflected in the operating segments’ assets.

Summarized financial information by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023, based on Stratus’ internal financial reporting system utilized by its chief operating decision maker, follows (in thousands):

	Real Estate Operationsa				Leasing Operations				Corporate, Eliminations and Otherb				Total
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—			$	3,669			$	—			$	3,669
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization		(1,467	)			(1,381	)			—				(2,848	)
Depreciation and amortization		(38	)			(934	)			5				(967	)
General and administrative expenses		—				—				(3,183	)			(3,183	)
Operating (loss) income	$	(1,505	)		$	1,354			$	(3,178	)		$	(3,329	)
Capital expenditures and purchases and development of real estate properties	$	13,613			$	12,701			$	—			$	26,314
Total assets at September 30, 2023c		302,927				164,565				34,529				502,021

a.		Includes sales commissions and other revenues together with related expenses.
b.		Includes consolidated general and administrative expenses and eliminations of intersegment amounts.
c.		Corporate, eliminations and other includes cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $34.3 million. The remaining cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash is reflected in the operating segments’ assets.

Summarized financial information by segment for the first nine months ended September 30, 2024, based on Stratus’ internal financial reporting system utilized by its chief operating decision maker, follows (in thousands):

	Real Estate Operationsa				Leasing Operations				Corporate, Eliminations and Otherb				Total
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	29,723			$	14,165			$	—			$	43,888
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization		(25,046	)			(5,384	)			—				(30,430	)
Depreciation and amortization		(136	)			(4,080	)			48				(4,168	)
Gain on sale of assetsc		—				1,626				—				1,626
General and administrative expenses		—				—				(11,670	)			(11,670	)
Operating income (loss)	$	4,541			$	6,327			$	(11,622	)		$	(754	)
Capital expenditures and purchases and development of real estate properties	$	22,925			$	22,962			$	—			$	45,887

a.		Includes sales commissions and other revenues together with related expenses.
b.		Includes consolidated general and administrative expenses and eliminations of intersegment amounts.
c.		Represents a pre-tax gain on the sale of Magnolia Place – Retail in third-quarter 2024 of $1.6 million.

Summarized financial information by segment for the first nine months ended September 30, 2023, based on Stratus’ internal financial reporting system utilized by its chief operating decision maker, follows (in thousands):

	Real Estate Operationsa				Leasing Operations				Corporate, Eliminations and Otherb				Total
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	2,551			$	10,450			$	—			$	13,001
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization		(8,651	)			(3,786	)			—				(12,437	)
Depreciation and amortization		(115	)			(2,764	)			14				(2,865	)
General and administrative expenses		—				—				(11,973	)			(11,973	)
Operating (loss) income	$	(6,215	)		$	3,900			$	(11,959	)		$	(14,274	)
Capital expenditures and purchases and development of real estate properties	$	34,697			$	36,178			$	—			$	70,875

a.		Includes sales commissions and other revenues together with related expenses.
b.		Includes consolidated general and administrative expenses and eliminations of intersegment amounts.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURE
EBITDA

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.) financial measure that is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, lenders and others to evaluate companies’ recurring operating performance, including, among other things, profitability before the effect of financing and similar decisions. Because securities analysts, investors, lenders and others use EBITDA, management believes that Stratus’ presentation of EBITDA affords them greater transparency in assessing its financial performance. This information differs from net loss determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance determined in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies, as different companies may calculate such measures differently. Management strongly encourages investors to review Stratus’ consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety. A reconciliation of Stratus’ net loss to EBITDA follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,								September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net loss	$	(1,414	)		$	(3,217	)		$	(495	)		$	(14,799	)
Depreciation and amortization		1,365				967				4,168				2,865
Interest expense, net		—				—				—				—
Provision for income taxes		58				356				204				2,016
EBITDA	$	9			$	(1,894	)		$	3,877			$	(9,918	)

 

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Source: Stratus Properties Inc.

FAQ

What was Stratus Properties (STRS) revenue in Q3 2024?

Stratus Properties reported revenues of $8.9 million in Q3 2024, compared to $3.7 million in Q3 2023.

How much was Stratus Properties (STRS) net loss in Q3 2024?

Stratus Properties reported a net loss of $0.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in Q3 2024.

What was the occupancy rate of The Saint June property for STRS in 2024?

As of November 8, 2024, The Saint June achieved approximately 97% occupancy rate.

How much debt did Stratus Properties (STRS) have as of September 30, 2024?

Stratus Properties had consolidated debt totaling $181.5 million as of September 30, 2024.