10-Q: CTO Realty Growth Reports Q1 2025 Results: Revenue Up 27.3% Driven by Income Property Growth

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Quarterly Report 1 May 2025 8:20 PM

CTO Realty Growth's first quarter 2025 shows a significant revenue increase driven by income property acquisitions and commercial loan investments, despite a decrease in net income compared to the previous year.

Worse than expectedNet income attributable to the company decreased from $5.8 million to $2.3 million due to the absence of gains on asset dispositions compared to the previous year.

Summary

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Total revenue increased by 27.3% to $35.8 million, compared to $28.1 million in the same period of 2024.
The increase in revenue was primarily driven by growth in income properties and commercial loan investments.
Net income attributable to the company decreased to $2.3 million from $5.8 million in the prior year.
This decrease is mainly due to the absence of gains on asset dispositions, which were present in Q1 2024.
The company acquired Ashley Park, a multi-tenant income property in Newnan, GA, for $79.5 million during the quarter.
As of March 31, 2025, the company owned and managed 24 commercial real estate properties comprising 5.2 million square feet.
The company's investment in Alpine Income Property Trust (PINE) had a fair value of $39.5 million, representing 15.1% of PINE's outstanding equity.
The company's commercial loans and investments portfolio totaled $105.0 million as of March 31, 2025.
The company's Credit Facility had a $170.0 million balance outstanding with $130.0 million undrawn as of March 31, 2025.
The company completed privately negotiated transactions to exchange $35.2 million of 2025 Notes for common stock and cash.
The remaining 2025 Notes were paid off at maturity on April 15, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. While revenue increased, net income decreased, indicating mixed performance. The company is making strategic acquisitions and managing its debt, but the lack of gains on asset dispositions is a concern.

Positives

Total revenue increased significantly by 27.3% year-over-year.
Income property revenue saw a substantial increase of 28.6%.
Commercial loans and investments interest income nearly doubled, increasing by 119.2%.
The company successfully acquired Ashley Park, expanding its income property portfolio.
The company has a significant investment in PINE, providing additional income and potential appreciation.
The company maintains a substantial undrawn commitment of $130.0 million under its Credit Facility.
The company successfully managed its debt, completing the payoff of the remaining 2025 Notes.

Negatives

Net income attributable to the company decreased from $5.8 million to $2.3 million.
The decrease in net income is primarily due to the absence of gains on asset dispositions compared to the previous year.

Risks

The company is subject to risks related to the ownership of commercial real estate that could affect the performance and value of its properties.
The company's business is dependent upon its tenants successfully operating their businesses.
Competition from e-commerce could adversely affect the company's business.
The company operates in a highly competitive market for the acquisition of income properties.
The company may be unable to successfully execute on asset acquisitions or dispositions.
The loss of revenues from the company's income property portfolio or certain tenants would adversely impact its results of operations and cash flows.
The company's revenues include receipt of management fees and potentially incentive fees derived from its provision of management services to Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (PINE) and the loss or failure, or decline in the business or assets, of PINE could substantially reduce its revenues.
There are various potential conflicts of interest in the company's relationship with PINE, including its executive officers and/or directors who are also officers and/or directors of PINE, which could result in decisions that are not in the best interest of its stockholders.
A prolonged downturn in economic conditions could adversely impact the company's business.
A part of the company's investment strategy is focused on investing in commercial loans and investments which may involve credit risk or the risk that its borrowers will fail to pay scheduled contractual payments to it when due.
The company may suffer losses when a borrower defaults on a loan and the value of the underlying collateral is less than the amount due.
The company's real estate investments are generally illiquid.
If the company is not successful in utilizing the Section 1031 like-kind exchange structure in deploying the proceeds from dispositions of income properties, or its Section 1031 like-kind exchange transactions are disqualified, it could incur significant taxes and its results of operations and cash flows could be adversely impacted.
The company may be unable to obtain debt or equity capital on favorable terms, if at all, or additional borrowings may impact its liquidity or ability to monetize any assets securing such borrowings.
Servicing the company's debt requires a significant amount of cash, and it may not have sufficient cash flow from its business to service or pay its debt.
The company's operations and properties could be adversely affected in the event of natural disasters, pandemics, or other significant disruptions.
The company may encounter environmental problems which require remediation or the incurrence of significant costs to resolve, which could adversely impact its financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Failure to remain qualified as real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes would cause the company to be taxed as a regular corporation, which would substantially reduce funds available for distribution to stockholders.
The risk that the REIT requirements could limit the company's financial flexibility.
The company's limited experience operating as a REIT.
The company's ability to pay dividends consistent with the REIT requirements, and expectations as to timing and amounts of such dividends.
The ability of the company's board of directors (the Board) to revoke its REIT status without stockholder approval.
The company's exposure to changes in U.S. federal and state income tax laws, including changes to the REIT requirements.
General business and economic conditions, including unstable macroeconomic conditions due to, among other things, political unrest and economic uncertainty due to terrorism or war, inflation, higher interest rates, tariffs and international trade policies and distress in the banking sector.
An epidemic or pandemic, and the measures that international, federal, state and local governments, agencies, law enforcement and/or health authorities implement to address it, may precipitate or materially exacerbate one or more of the above-mentioned and/or other risks and may significantly disrupt or prevent the company from operating its business in the ordinary course for an extended period.

Future Outlook

The company's guidance for 2025 investments in income-producing properties, including structured investments, ranges from $100.0 million to $200.0 million. The company expects to fund future acquisitions utilizing cash on hand, cash from operations, proceeds from the dispositions of income properties through 1031 like-kind exchanges, borrowings on its Credit Facility, if available, and additional financing sources.

Management Comments

Management's focus is to continue the strategy to diversify the portfolio by redeploying proceeds from like-kind exchange transactions and utilizing the Credit Facility to increase the portfolio of income-producing properties, providing stabilized cash flows with strong risk-adjusted returns primarily in larger metropolitan areas and growth markets.

Industry Context

The company's focus on acquiring income-producing properties in faster-growing, business-friendly markets aligns with broader industry trends of seeking stable cash flows and long-term capital appreciation in real estate. The company's strategy of utilizing 1031 like-kind exchanges to defer taxes on dispositions is a common practice among REITs.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Comparing CTO Realty Growth to peers like Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) and Realty Income Corporation (O) reveals a similar focus on retail properties, but CTO also has commercial loan investments.
ADC and O primarily focus on single-tenant net lease properties, while CTO is shifting towards multi-tenant properties.
CTO's FFO and AFFO metrics are key indicators of its operational performance, similar to how these metrics are used to evaluate ADC and O.
CTO's leverage and debt management are comparable to other REITs, with a focus on maintaining financial flexibility.
The company's investment in PINE is a unique aspect compared to its peers, providing additional diversification and income.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may be concerned about the decrease in net income, but reassured by the increase in revenue and strategic acquisitions.
Employees may benefit from the company's growth and expansion.
Tenants may experience improved property management and services due to the company's focus on high-quality properties.
Suppliers and creditors may see increased business opportunities due to the company's growth and investment activities.

Next Steps

Continue to execute the strategy to diversify the portfolio by redeploying proceeds from like-kind exchange transactions.
Utilize the Credit Facility to increase the portfolio of income-producing properties.
Focus on providing stabilized cash flows with strong risk-adjusted returns primarily in larger metropolitan areas and growth markets.
Fund future acquisitions utilizing cash on hand, cash from operations, proceeds from the dispositions of income properties through 1031 like-kind exchanges, borrowings on the Credit Facility, if available, and additional financing sources.

Key Dates

Date	Description
January 1, 2020	Date from which the Company will be subject to corporate income taxes related to assets held by it that are sold during the 5-year period following the date of conversion to the extent such sold assets had a built-in gain.
December 31, 2020	The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
April 30, 2021	The Company implemented a $150.0 million at-the-market equity offering program (the 2021 ATM Program).
June 28, 2021	The Company priced a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its 6.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
July 6, 2021	The offering of 6.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock closed.
October 11, 2022	The Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, relating to the registration and potential issuance of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights, and units with a maximum aggregate offering price of up to $500.0 million (the 2022 Registration Statement).
October 26, 2022	The Securities and Exchange Commission declared the 2022 Registration Statement effective.
October 28, 2022	The Company implemented a $150.0 million at-the-market equity offering program (the 2022 ATM Program).
December 5, 2022	The Company completed a follow-on public offering of 3,450,000 shares of common stock.
February 16, 2023	The Company's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program (the February 2023 $5.0 Million Common Stock Repurchase Program), which eliminated the unutilized portion of the $10.0 Million Common Stock Repurchase Program.
April 4, 2024	The Company priced a public offering of 1,500,000 additional shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, at a public offering price of $20.00 per share.
April 11, 2024	1,718,417 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock (including the 218,417 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the underwriters option) were issued generating net proceeds of $33.1 million.
October 16, 2024	The Company filed a new shelf registration statement on Form S-3, relating to the registration and potential issuance of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights, and units with a maximum aggregate offering price of up to $500.0 million (the 2024 Registration Statement).
November 12, 2024	The Securities and Exchange Commission declared the 2024 Registration Statement effective.
November 12, 2024	The Company implemented a $250.0 million at-the-market equity offering program (the 2024 ATM Program).
September 30, 2024	The Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into a credit agreement with KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, and certain other lenders named therein, for a term loan (the 2029 Term Loan) in an aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million with a maturity of five years.
December 20, 2023	The Company entered into the ninth amendment to the 2017 Amended Credit Facility (the Ninth Amendment), which revises certain non-monetary limitations as described in more detail in the Ninth Amendment.
January 15, 2025	The 2025 Notes became freely convertible at the option of each holder at any time until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the stated maturity date.
March 31, 2025	End of the reporting period for the Q1 2025 results.
April 3, 2025	The Company completed separate, privately-negotiated transactions with holders of $35,208,000 in an aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes in which the holders exchanged their 2025 Notes with the Company for an aggregate of 1,089,555 shares of the Company's common stock and aggregate cash payments of approximately $29.0 million, including approximately $0.6 million representing accrued interest.
April 15, 2025	The Company completed the payoff of the remaining 2025 Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $15,826,000 (the Remaining 2025 Notes).
May 1, 2025	Date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

Keywords

Real Estate, REIT, Income Properties, Commercial Loans, Investments, Financial Results, CTO Realty Growth, PINE, Alpine Income Property Trust, Acquisition, Leasing

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