Comstock Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
Revenue increased for the 13th consecutive quarter to $14.5 million; YTD revenue of $33.7 million, up 12% vs. prior year
Net income increased 27% to $4.7 million; YTD net income of $5.9 million
Adjusted EBITDA increased 35% to $5.6 million; YTD Adjusted EBITDA of $8.3 million, up 16% vs. prior year
Commercial and Residential portfolios each remain well over 90% leased
Parking management expansion continues, 37% revenue growth vs. prior year; YTD revenue up 54%
Further strengthened balance sheet, including 81% current ratio growth vs. 12/31/22
RESTON, Va., November 09, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) ("Comstock" or the "Company"), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
"The strategic growth platform we have built at Comstock continues to produce positive results, as evidenced by top-line revenue growth for the 13th consecutive quarter that included a 13% increase in recurring fee-based revenue streams," said Christopher Clemente, Comstock’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "In Q3 we achieved significant increases in both operating income and Adjusted EBITDA while further strengthening our balance sheet, a testament to the resiliency of our business model. We remain well-positioned to both sustain current operations and capitalize on new growth opportunities that may arise during this time of dislocation in the real estate industry. I am proud of the high-quality assets we manage and our best-in-class team members that show up every single day focused on providing remarkable services and experiences. I look forward to reporting on our continued success in future periods as we strive to maximize value for our shareholders."
Key Performance Metrics1
($ in thousands, except per share and portfolio data) | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 | ||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 14,463 | $ | 12,813 | $ | 33,705 | $ | 30,011 | ||||||
Income from operations | $ | 5,257 | $ | 3,875 | $ | 7,221 | $ | 6,357 | ||||||
Net income | 4,685 | 3,689 | 5,914 | 6,417 | 3 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 5,605 | $ | 4,143 | $ | 8,258 | $ | 7,137 | ||||||
Net income per share — diluted | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.90 | 2, 3 | |||||
Managed Portfolio - # of assets | 46 | 40 | 46 | 40 | ||||||||||
1 | All amounts represent continuing operations. Please see the included financial tables for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure | |||||||||||||
2 | Amount reflects $2.0 million positive impact of Q2 2022 Series C Preferred Stock redemption | |||||||||||||
3 | Amounts reflect impact of $0.5 million non-cash tax benefit stemming from partial release of deferred tax valuation allowance | |||||||||||||
Q3 2023 Highlights
Recognized $4.8 million incentive fee revenue based on achievement of operating asset stabilization, pursuant to the terms of the 2022 Asset Management Agreement ("2022 AMA").
Welcomed Securiport, Noku Sushi, and Tous les Jour to Reston Station, which has secured 8 new leases year-to-date covering nearly 200,000 sqft of office and retail spaces.
Managed commercial portfolio leased percentage of 92%, up from 87% in Q3 2022; produced in-place rent growth of 5.5% vs. prior year.
Managed residential portfolio leased percentage of 97%, up from 88% in Q3 2022; produced in-place rent growth of 5.1% vs. prior year.
Continued growth of parking management portfolio, including 26% growth in average parking management contract value vs. prior year.
Added former JBG Smith executive David Paul to Board of Directors.
About Comstock
Founded in 1985, Comstock is a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region. With a managed portfolio comprising approximately 10 million square feet at full build-out that includes stabilized and development assets strategically located at key Metro stations, Comstock is at the forefront of the urban transformation taking place in the fastest growing segments of one of the nation’s best real estate markets. Comstock’s developments include some of the largest and most prominent mixed-use and transit-oriented projects in the mid-Atlantic region, as well as multiple large-scale public-private partnership developments. For more information, please visit Comstock.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release may include "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect," "will," "should," "seeks" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Any number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning important risk factors and uncertainties can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Comstock specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. | |||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||
(Unaudited; In thousands) | |||||||
September 30, | December 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,935 | $ | 11,722 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 571 | 504 | |||||
Accounts receivable - related parties | 10,381 | 3,291 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 307 | 264 | |||||
Total current assets | 22,194 | 15,781 | |||||
Fixed assets, net | 512 | 421 | |||||
Intangible assets | 144 | 144 | |||||
Leasehold improvements, net | 97 | 119 | |||||
Investments in real estate ventures | 5,984 | 7,013 | |||||
Operating lease assets | 7,002 | 7,625 | |||||
Deferred income taxes, net | 10,720 | 11,355 | |||||
Other assets | 35 | 15 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 46,688 | $ | 42,473 | |||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accrued personnel costs | $ | 3,226 | $ | 4,959 | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 975 | 742 | |||||
Current operating lease liabilities | 838 | 791 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 5,039 | 6,492 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | 6,493 | 7,127 | |||||
Total liabilities | 11,532 | 13,619 | |||||
Stockholders' equity: | |||||||
Class A common stock | 94 | 93 | |||||
Class B common stock | 2 | 2 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 201,922 | 201,535 | |||||
Treasury stock | (2,662 | ) | (2,662 | ) | |||
Accumulated deficit | (164,200 | ) | (170,114 | ) | |||
Total stockholders' equity | 35,156 | 28,854 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 46,688 | $ | 42,473 | |||
COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited; In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 14,463 | $ | 12,813 | $ | 33,705 | $ | 30,011 | |||||||
Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | 8,557 | 8,346 | 24,561 | 22,112 | |||||||||||
Selling, general, and administrative | 575 | 537 | 1,711 | 1,393 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 74 | 55 | 212 | 149 | |||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 9,206 | 8,938 | 26,484 | 23,654 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | 5,257 | 3,875 | 7,221 | 6,357 | |||||||||||
Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense | — | (94 | ) | — | (222 | ) | |||||||||
Gain (loss) on real estate ventures | (241 | ) | (31 | ) | (720 | ) | 238 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax | 5,017 | 3,751 | 6,549 | 6,375 | |||||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income tax | 332 | 62 | 635 | (42 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | 4,685 | 3,689 | 5,914 | 6,417 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | — | (99 | ) | — | (376 | ) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 4,685 | $ | 3,590 | $ | 5,914 | $ | 6,041 | |||||||
Impact of Series C preferred stock redemption | — | — | — | 2,046 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 4,685 | $ | 3,590 | $ | 5,914 | $ | 8,087 | |||||||
Weighted-average common stock outstanding: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | 9,647 | 9,464 | 9,621 | 8,806 | |||||||||||
Diluted | 10,130 | 10,007 | 10,082 | 9,363 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic - Continuing operations | $ | 0.49 | $ | 0.39 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.96 | |||||||
Basic - Discontinued operations | — | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||
Basic net income (loss) per share | $ | 0.49 | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.92 | |||||||
Diluted - Continuing operations | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.90 | |||||||
Diluted - Discontinued operations | — | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||
Diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.86 | |||||||
COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited; In thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) from continuing operations, the most directly comparable financial measure as measured in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 4,685 | $ | 3,689 | $ | 5,914 | $ | 6,417 | ||||
Interest expense | — | 94 | — | 222 | ||||||||
Income taxes | 332 | 62 | 635 | (42 | ) | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 74 | 55 | 212 | 149 | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 273 | 212 | 777 | 629 | ||||||||
(Gain) loss on equity method investments | 241 | 31 | 720 | (238 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 5,605 | $ | 4,143 | $ | 8,258 | $ | 7,137 | ||||
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) from continuing operations, excluding the impact of interest expense (net of interest income), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and gain or loss on equity method investments.
We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate financial performance, analyze the underlying trends in our business and establish operational goals and forecasts that are used when allocating resources. We expect to compute Adjusted EBITDA consistently using the same methods each period.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure because it permits investors to better understand changes over comparative periods by providing financial results that are unaffected by certain non-cash items that are not considered by management to be indicative of our operational performance.
While we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors when evaluating our business, it is not prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, and therefore should be considered supplemental in nature. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute, for other financial performance measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
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Contacts
Investor Contact
Christopher Guthrie
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
cguthrie@comstock.com
703-230-1292
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shanna.wilson@allisonpr.com
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