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Dec 31, 2020

St. Joe Q4 2020 Earnings Report

St. Joe's Q4 2020 earnings increased, driven by growth in real estate, hospitality, and leasing revenues.

Key Takeaways

St. Joe Company reported a strong fourth quarter in 2020 with a 50% increase in total revenue to $63.9 million and a 128% increase in net income to $19.8 million, or $0.34 per share, compared to Q4 2019. The growth was primarily driven by increases in real estate, hospitality, and leasing revenues. The company sold 206 homesites, executed eight new commercial leases, and saw growth in The Clubs by JOE membership.

Total revenue increased by 50% to $63.9 million compared to Q4 2019, driven by growth in real estate, hospitality, and leasing revenues.

Net income increased by 128% to $19.8 million, or $0.34 per share, compared to Q4 2019.

Real estate revenue increased by 65% due to increased homesite sales at higher prices and margins.

Hospitality revenue increased by 38% due to growth in The Clubs by JOE membership program and increased visitor activity.

Total Revenue
$63.9M
Previous year: $42.6M
+50.0%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.15
+126.7%
Residential Homesites Sold
206
Previous year: 103
+100.0%
Gross Profit
$35.6M
Previous year: $23.6M
+50.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$107M
Previous year: $186M
-42.5%
Free Cash Flow
$13.3M
Previous year: $14.5M
-8.2%
Total Assets
$1.04B
Previous year: $909M
+14.1%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates continued growth, expansion of operational assets, and efficient cost management. They plan to accelerate 2020 successes into 2021 and beyond.

Positive Outlook

  • Opening of the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community is on target for April 2021.
  • Site development on the initial 629 homesites is underway.
  • The 13 models and sales center are nearing completion.
  • 739 new apartment units are under construction.
  • Expanding operational assets such as The Clubs by JOE amenities complex at Watersound Camp Creek.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Changes in strategic objectives or our ability to successfully implement such strategic objectives.
  • Our ability to successfully execute our newer business ventures, including expansion of our portfolio of income producing commercial and multi-family properties, senior living communities and hotels, some or all of which may be negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Any potential negative impact of our longer-term property development strategy, including losses and negative cash flows for an extended period of time if we continue with the self-development of granted entitlements.
  • Significant decreases in the market value of our investments in securities or any other investments.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income