JFB Construction Announces 119% Increase in Anticipated Q4 2025 Revenues as Compared with Q4 2024 Revenues
Rhea-AI Summary
JFB Construction (Nasdaq: JFB) said it expects Q4 2025 revenues to increase 119% versus Q4 2024. Key Q4 items include an $18.9 million contract award in October for phase one of a DeSoto County high school (total contract value on completion $100 million), vertical construction of 79 townhouses in Port Salerno, approval of an $18.9 million bond tied to the high school phase, and ongoing work on a Courtyard Marriott in Olive Branch in which JFB holds a 25% ownership interest.
JFB also completed a $44 million private placement, with $34 million allocated for general corporate operating expenses. Management said these projects should support continued revenue in Q1 2026 and through 2026.
Positive
- Revenue rise of 119% expected in Q4 2025 versus Q4 2024
- $100 million total value for DeSoto County high school contract on completion
- Completed $44 million private placement with $34 million for operations
- Ownership stake: 25% ownership interest in Courtyard Marriott project
Negative
- Approval of an $18.9 million bond increases project-related leverage
- $34 million of private placement designated for operating expenses may signal cash reliance
News Market Reaction 9 Alerts
On the day this news was published, JFB gained 8.90%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +9.2% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -21.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $15M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $186M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 7.2x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
JFB slipped 1.64% with elevated volume while peers were mixed: AEI -2.95%, LPA -4.59%, MRNO -8.81%, OZ +1.78%, AXR flat. No clear sector-wide move is evident.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 | Insider stock purchase | Positive | -15.7% | CFO bought 1,550 shares (~$30,000) to signal confidence. |
| Dec 09 | Insider stock purchase | Positive | +12.9% | CEO bought 5,900 shares (~$100,000) citing long-term value focus. |
| Dec 08 | Revenue outlook update | Positive | +11.3% | Guided Q4 2025 revenue to grow over 20% vs Q4 2024. |
| Nov 11 | Strategic relationship | Positive | -5.9% | Exclusive invite to European Wax Center conference, reinforcing long-term partner role. |
| Nov 04 | Project award | Positive | +1.8% | Approval and $18.9M bond issuance for phase 1 of $100M high school project. |
Recent news flow has been largely positive, with mixed price reactions; insider and growth updates sometimes sold off despite constructive fundamentals.
This announcement builds on a series of growth and financing updates. On Nov 4, JFB highlighted a $100 million DeSoto County high school contract. On Dec 8, it expected Q4 2025 revenue to rise by over 20%, supported by an $18.9 million phase-1 contract, 79 townhouses, and a $44 million private placement with $34 million for operations. Subsequent CEO and CFO open-market stock purchases in early December underscored management’s stated confidence heading into 2026. Today’s 119% Q4 revenue growth expectation significantly raises that prior outlook.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +8.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with JFB’s increasingly upbeat outlook, moving from guidance of over 20% Q4 2025 revenue growth to an expected 119% increase versus Q4 2024. Prior growth and project updates, plus a $100 million high school contract and $44 million private placement, established a pipeline underpinning this guidance. Investors should weigh execution risk on large projects and the impact of prior financing structures when assessing how sustainable any sharp advance might be.
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Lantana, Fla., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB), a real estate development and construction company focused on hospitality, commercial, industrial, and residential property development, today announced that it expects Q4 2025 revenues to increase by
“During Q4 2025, we achieved several company milestones and as a result we expect to report a
Q4 2025 highlights and ongoing projects include:
- Execution of an
$18.9 million contract in October for the first of three phases of the construction and continuation of the existing campus of a high school in DeSoto County, Fla. The total value of the contract upon final completion is$100 million - Vertical construction on 79 townhouses in Port Salerno, Fla.
- Approval for the issuance of an
$18.9 million bond to act as general contractor for the first phase of construction of the high school - Ongoing construction of a Courtyard Marriott in Olive Branch, Miss., in which JFB also has a
25% ownership interest - Completion of a
$44 million private placement,$34 million of which is designated for general corporate operating expenses
Mr. Basile continued, “Many of these projects are also expected to contribute towards strong revenue performance moving into Q1 2026. Specifically, we anticipate that the DeSoto County high school project to continue to produce strong revenue throughout 2026.
“In addition, we plan to continue working with Building Tomorrow’s Schools, a school developer, which has coordinated the construction of over 40 schools in Florida, as the construction of public schools in the state becomes a new revenue producing avenue for JFB Construction. We look forward to continued success and a prosperous 2026,” concluded Mr. Basile.
About JFB Construction Holdings
JFB Construction Holdings (“JFB”) offers generations of combined experience in residential and commercial construction and development. Having the experience of building multifamily communities, shopping centers, national franchises, and exclusive estate and equestrian homes, with over 2 million square feet of commercial and retail space, JFB provides hands-on professional expertise, which has led to the quality and production we are known for.
JFB’s reputation has been built on our clients' trust and the value we bring to each project.
JFB is proud that most of our projects are obtained through referrals and repeat customers, and that to date we have provided general contracting and construction management services in 36 U.S. States.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the risk factors discussed in the Risk Factors and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations that arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by law.
JFB Construction Holdings Contact:
Joseph F. Basile, III
561-582-9840.
joe@jfbconstruction.net
Investor Relations Contact:
CORE IR
Mike Mason
516 222 2560
investors@jfbconstruction.net
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