St. Joe posts Q1 2026 results, declares $0.16 dividend
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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.
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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.
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