Pure Cycle Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Pure Cycle Corporation reported a net income of $1.5 million on revenues of $4.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021. The company continues construction on the second development phase of the Sky Ranch Master Planned Community.
Revenues of $4.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021.
Received the second progress payment for Phase 2 LDA lots of Sky Ranch.
479 or 94% of lots in the initial phase of Sky Ranch have purchased water and wastewater taps, totaling $14.2 million in tap fees to date.
Completed construction of the first three single-family rental homes and rented the homes within ten days of completing construction at rates higher than budgeted.
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Forward Guidance
The second development phase continues to progress, driving lot sales revenue which is anticipated to continue to grow through fiscal 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Lot sales revenue is expected to grow through fiscal 2022.
- Single-family rentals are another great revenue driver.
- Company is excited to grow the single-family rentals business in the coming years.
- Utility customer base continues to grow as occupancy in the first phase of Sky Ranch increases.
- Recurring revenue from residential water and wastewater usage is steadily growing.
Challenges Ahead
- Total Revenues decreased for Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021, due to the decrease in tap sales after the near completion of Sky Ranch Phase 1.
- Saw increases in the cost of raw materials in this next phase which increases overall budget in the first subphase
- Tap sales declined in Q1 2022 as compared to Q1 2021, due to timing of closings at Sky Ranch.
- Revenue for three of the four builder contracts in the second development phase are recognized over time with progress measured under the percent of completion method; therefore, revenue will fluctuate due to timing of construction activities throughout the second phase.
- No building permits have been issued for the second development phase as of November 30, 2021