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Shares of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. MLP have fallen 1.1% since reporting 2024 results. This compares with the S&P 500 index’s 0.4% growth over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has lost 11% compared with the S&P 500’s 2.7% decline.
Revenue Growth Amid Net Loss
For the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, Maui Land & Pineapple reported operating revenues of $11.57 million, representing a 25% increase from $9.29 million in 2023. This uptick was driven by contributions from land development and sales, leasing, and resort amenities. Land development and sales, which had no revenues in 2023, contributed $520,000 in 2024 due to a state-funded relief housing project. Leasing revenues rose 14% year over year to $9.62 million, whereas resort amenities saw a 72% increase to $1.42 million.
Despite revenue growth, the company reported a GAAP net loss of $7.39 million, or 38 cents per share, in 2024, widening from the $3.08 million loss, or 15 cents per share, in 2023. The larger loss was primarily attributed to elevated non-cash stock compensation expenses and increased operating costs. Adjusted EBITDA, however, turned positive at $492,000 from a loss of $662,000 in the prior year.
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Business Segment Performance
Land Development and Sales: Land development and sales revenues amounted to $520,000, supported by $320,000 in contracting revenues from the Honokeana Homes Relief Housing Project and $200,000 from a non-strategic parcel sale. This was a meaningful shift from 2023, when no revenues were generated by this segment.
Leasing: Leasing revenues reached $9.62 million in 2024 from $8.46 million in 2023. The increase stemmed from efforts to improve occupancy, update lease rates and sign agreements for renovated properties. Additionally, more than 1,000 acres of dormant agricultural land were newly leased for farming, contributing to the revenue boost.
Resort Amenities: Resort amenity revenues increased by $596,000 to $1.42 million in 2024 due to new memberships and improved collection of dues.
Management Commentary
CEO Race Randle highlighted the company's strategic progress in deploying its land assets to address community needs. He emphasized advancements in housing and agricultural projects, backed by an expanded leadership team and a mission-driven approach. Randle pointed to the company's strong cash position, the ongoing monetization of non-strategic land, and a growing project pipeline as cornerstones of long-term value creation.