Gladstone Land Stock Price, News & Analysis

Landis+Gyr (OTC-PINK: LDGYY, SIX: LAND) has signed a contract with EPCOR Water to implement advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for approximately 270,000 water meters in Edmonton. The contract encompasses RF Mesh Series 5 water modules, software upgrades, and enhanced network security, utilizing the existing RF mesh network that supports 435,000 electric meters. The project, which aims to enhance leak detection and monitoring capabilities, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. This implementation is part of Landis+Gyr's Gridstream® Connect platform, which connects intelligent devices and optimizes resource management.

Landis+Gyr (SIX: LAND) has entered into a significant agreement with EPCOR Water to deploy Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology for approximately 270,000 water meters in Edmonton. This contract involves the installation of RF Mesh Series 5 water modules and software enhancements, which will utilize EPCOR's existing RF mesh network that supports around 435,000 electric meters. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025.

The Gridstream^® Connect platform not only enables efficient water resource monitoring but also supports advanced features such as leak detection and tamper alerts. Landis+Gyr aims to enhance EPCOR's service delivery and operational efficiency through this partnership, as stated by VP Chuck Yechout.

Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ: LAND) declared cash distributions for April, May, and June 2023, maintaining its monthly dividend rate of $0.046 per share for common stock, totaling $0.138 for the quarter. The REIT has consistently paid dividends for 122 consecutive months and increased distributions 30 times over the last 33 quarters.

For preferred stocks, distributions are set at $0.125 for Series B and C, with a total of $0.375 for each series for the quarter. Series D and E preferred stocks will pay $0.104167 each, totaling $0.312501 for the quarter. The Company is due to release its first-quarter earnings after market close on May 8, 2023, followed by a conference call on May 9.

Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ:LAND) has reported damage to one of its farms due to severe flooding across California, which has experienced an unusually wet winter. The estimated repair costs for the damaged farm are not expected to exceed $1 million, with insurance likely covering the expenses. Fortunately, other farms remain unaffected. The company noted that many growers are adjusting their planting schedules in response to the flooding. Additionally, water reservoirs are at or above historical averages, which may benefit agricultural operations. Gladstone Land owns 169 farms across 15 states, valued at approximately $1.6 billion.

Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ: LAND) announced its financial results for Q4 and FY 2022 on February 21, 2023. The company acquired five farms for $65.1 million, yielding an initial capitalization rate of 5.8%. Lease activities led to a net annual operating income decrease of $454,000 (4.9%), partially offset by a revenue increase of $2.5 million from participation rents. Total revenue rose 18.5% YoY to $89.2 million. AFFO increased 21.6% YoY to $24.8 million. However, net income for Q4 dropped to $1.1 million, and net loss to common stockholders reached $4.8 million. The NAV per share rose to $17.08, reflecting better farm valuations.