St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) Q1 2026 revenue rises, earnings and EBITDA decline
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The St. Joe Company reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $99.1 million, up 5% from $94.2 million a year earlier, driven by higher hospitality and real estate sales. Hospitality revenue reached a first quarter record of $44.7 million, up 13%, while leasing revenue declined 10% to $14.7 million.
Net income attributable to the company fell 21% to $13.9 million, or $0.24 per share, mainly due to lower equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures as home closings slowed at the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound project. EBITDA decreased 16% to $33.6 million.
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, payable June 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 9, 2026. The company ended March 31, 2026 with $136.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and allocated capital among development spending, dividends, share repurchases, and debt repayment during the quarter.
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- Net income and EBITDA declined materially year over year, with net income attributable to the company down 21% to $13.9 million and EBITDA down 16% to $33.6 million, driven largely by lower equity income from unconsolidated joint ventures.
Insights
Revenue grew modestly, but earnings fell on weaker joint venture contributions.
The St. Joe Company posted Q1 2026 revenue of $99.1 million, a 5% increase, with hospitality at a first quarter record $44.7 million and real estate revenue at $39.7 million. Leasing revenue declined as a sold senior living asset no longer contributes rent.
Profitability compressed: net income attributable to the company dropped 21% to $13.9 million, and EBITDA fell 16% to $33.6 million, largely because equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures fell from $10.2 million to $3.5 million as Latitude Margaritaville Watersound home closings slowed.
The company continues to emphasize recurring revenue, with hospitality and leasing representing 60% of total revenue, and maintains shareholder returns via a $0.16 quarterly dividend, $5.0 million of share repurchases, and debt reduction in Q1 2026. Overall, this mix of modest top-line growth and lower earnings is best viewed as neutral for the broader investment thesis.
