The chart below shows how HHH performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, HHH sees a -1.12% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.02% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.25%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record MPC Earnings Before Tax: 1. Record MPC EBT: The company achieved a record Master Planned Communities (MPC) Earnings Before Tax (EBT) of $145 million in Q3 2024, driven by the sale of 191 acres of residential land at an average price of $1 million per acre.
NOI Growth Surge: 2. Significant Year-over-Year NOI Growth: Howard Hughes reported an 8% year-over-year increase in net operating income (NOI) across its operating assets, totaling $65 million, with notable growth in office and multifamily sectors.
Condo Sales Revenue Forecast: 3. Strong Condo Sales Projections: The completion of Victoria Place is expected to generate $760 million in revenue with gross margins of 27% to 28% in Q4 2024, contributing to nearly $210 million in gross profit from condo sales for the full year.
Land Sale Revenue Surge: 4. Increased Land Sale Revenues: The company reported land sale revenues of $198 million in Q3 2024, marking a 163% increase year-over-year, with an impressive average residential price per acre rising by 13%.
Future Revenue Projections: 5. Robust Future Revenue from Pre-Sales: Projects under construction and in predevelopment are 88% pre-sold, representing $3.4 billion in future revenue expected to be recognized between now and 2027.
Negative
Home Sales Decline: 1. Decline in Home Sales: New home sales across master planned communities (MPCs) fell by 19% year-over-year, attributed to a reduced inventory of finished homes available for sale in Summerlin.
Floor Plan Availability Decline: 2. Reduced Floor Plans Available: At the end of Q3, homebuilders in Summerlin had 30% fewer floor plans available for sale compared to the prior year, indicating a significant reduction in product availability.
Inventory Shortage Analysis: 3. Low Inventory Levels: Vacant Developed Lots (VDLs) in Summerlin and Bridgeland were reported at 11 and 12 months, respectively, well below the equilibrium of approximately 20 months, suggesting a supply constraint.
Rising G&A Expenses: 4. Increased G&A Expenses: General and Administrative (G&A) expenses rose by 15% year-over-year, with cash G&A expected to range between $83 million and $88 million, indicating rising operational costs.
Loss on Asset Sale: 5. GAAP Loss on MUD Sale: The sale of existing lot receivables resulted in a GAAP loss of $52 million after accounting adjustments, highlighting challenges in monetizing certain assets.
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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