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Seritage Growth Properties (SRG)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 2025 revenue rose to $4.79M, up 47% year-over-year and 3% sequentially; diluted EPS improved to ($0.24) vs ($0.53) in Q2 and ($0.41) in Q3 2024, aided by far lower impairments ($0.8M vs $18.0M in Q2) and reduced interest expense .
  • Management highlighted four assets under contract totaling $240.8M (three with no due diligence contingencies for $170.0M) and said near-term closings could enable a “sizeable” term loan prepayment before year-end, a potential stock reaction catalyst tied to deleveraging .
  • Liquidity decreased to $59.9M cash (including $8.3M restricted) at quarter-end, down from $80.1M in Q2, reflecting extension fees paid and ongoing operating needs; term loan balance now ~$196.7M (net) after earlier $40M principal repayments in 2025 .
  • The company shifted from property-specific future sales projections to a single range ($220–$310M) for assets not yet under contract and will cease providing projections going forward, signaling prudence amid challenging capital markets and pricing pressure .
  • Street estimate coverage remains very limited; consensus EPS/Revenue for Q3 was unavailable, though one target price estimate sits at $6.50, limiting beat/miss analysis and implying muted sell-side attention [GetEstimates]*.

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Asset sale pipeline: “We continue to see good progress on our various asset sale processes… expect near-term closings for all three assets under contract with no due diligence contingencies… [which] would allow us to make a sizeable prepayment of our Term Loan… prior to year end.” — CEO Adam Metz .
  • Sequential EPS improvement to ($0.24) from ($0.53) and sharp reduction in impairments ($0.8M vs $18.0M in Q2) supported improved operating optics, even as the plan of sale advances .
  • NOI-cash basis at share turned positive year-over-year to $1.60M (from $(0.93)M in Q3 2024), reflecting improved property-level contribution including JV share .

What Went Wrong

  • Liquidity drawdown: Cash on hand declined to $59.9M (incl. $8.3M restricted) from $80.1M in Q2; management reiterated reliance on asset sales and potential alternative financing to fund obligations, underscoring execution risk .
  • Continued net losses: Net loss attributable to common shareholders was ($13.65)M; net loss margin remained deeply negative despite sequential improvement, reflecting a small revenue base and elevated G&A and interest costs .
  • Ongoing litigation and governance overhang: Multiple derivative actions were consolidated and stayed pending resolution of a motion to dismiss in the separate securities class action; management intends to defend vigorously, but investor sentiment risk persists .

Financial Results

MetricQ3 2024Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$3.25 $4.65 $4.79
Net Loss Attributable to Common ($USD Millions)($23.20) ($29.73) ($13.65)
Diluted EPS ($USD)($0.41) ($0.53) ($0.24)
Net Loss Margin (%)(675.7%) (612.8%) (259.6%)
NOI-cash basis at share ($USD Millions)($0.93) $2.58 $1.60
Change MetricYoY (Q3’25 vs Q3’24)QoQ (Q3’25 vs Q2’25)
Revenue Growth (%)+47.2% +2.8%
EPS Change ($)+$0.17 +$0.29
Net Loss Margin Δ (pp)+416.1 pp +353.2 pp
NOI-cash basis at share Change ($M)+$2.53 ($0.98)

Segment and Leasing KPIs

Multi-Tenant RetailQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Occupancy (%)92.0% 92.0% 92.0%
Leased GLA (000s sf)391.2 391.2 391.2
ABR Total ($000s)$7,137.8 $7,137.8 $7,137.8
ABR PSF ($)$18.25 $18.25 $18.25
SNO GLA (000s sf)141.1 44.6 39.6
Premier Mixed-Use (diversified total at share)Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Leased GLA (000s sf)295.6 292.9 265.7
% of Leasable GLA76.7% 76.9% 69.7%
ABR Total ($000s)$20,999.1 $20,913.7 $19,438.2
ABR PSF ($)$71.04 $71.40 $73.16

Operating KPIs and Balance Sheet Items

KPIQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Cash on Hand ($M)$107.1 (incl. $12.9 restricted) $80.1 (incl. $8.3 restricted) $59.9 (incl. $8.3 restricted)
Term Loan Balance ($M)$240.0 $200.0 $196.7 (net)
Impairment Charges ($M)$0.0 $18.0 $0.8
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Entities ($M)($7.93) $0.76 $0.64
Assets Under Contract (Gross Proceeds, $M)$109.8 $240.8
JV Assets in Negotiation (Gross Proceeds, $M)$226.4 ($181.2 at share) $47.3 distribution at share

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Future Sales Projections (assets not under contract/PSA)As of Q3 2025Property-specific ranges (Gateway/Secondary assets with multi-asset ranges) Aggregated gross sales proceeds: $220–$310M; company to cease providing future projections going forward Methodology changed; disclosure reduced
Term Loan Maturity2026Extended to Jul 31, 2026; paid 2% extension fee ($4.0M) and incremental facility fee ($4.0M) Maintained; all other terms unchanged Maintained
Term Loan Principal Prepayment2025 YENo prior specific timing“Sizeable prepayment” before year-end contingent on near-term closings New qualitative indication
Preferred DividendOct 2025 and Jan 2026$0.4375 per share declared through Oct 15, 2025 $0.4375 declared Oct 29, payable Jan 15, 2026 Maintained

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q-2 and Q-1)Current Period (Q3 2025)Trend
Plan of Sale executionQ1: Focus on monetizing assets; CEO transition . Q2: Multiple PSAs signed/negotiated; extended term loan to optimize sale timing .Four assets under contract ($240.8M) with three no-contingency; three JV assets in negotiations ($47.3M distributions) .Improving pipeline visibility
Deleveraging/FinancingQ1: $240M term loan balance . Q2: $40M principal repaid; extension to 7/31/26 with fees .Potential sizeable prepayment before year-end; term loan net ~$196.7M .Positive trajectory contingent on closings
Market/macro (rates, capital availability, tariffs/labor)Q1: Elevated rates; potential downward pricing pressure . Q2: Similar caution on financing and buyer universe .Rates “begun to come down” but remain elevated; caution on equity for land development and potential downward pricing .Mixed; cautious
Legal/regulatoryQ1: Securities class action + derivative actions filed . Q2: Derivative actions ongoing; intent to defend .Consolidation and stay of derivative actions pending motion to dismiss in securities action; vigorous defense .Overhang persists
Leasing/asset performanceQ1: Premier leased 76.7% at share; Aventura progress . Q2: Premier 76.9% at share; Aventura 83.5% .Premier 69.7% at share; ABR PSF up to $73.16; MTR steady at 92% occupancy .Premier metrics dipped; pricing mix improved

Note: No Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was available; themes derived from 8-K press release disclosures [SearchDocuments].

Management Commentary

  • “We continue to see good progress on our various asset sale processes… expect near-term closings… [which] would allow us to make a sizeable prepayment of our Term Loan Facility outstanding principal balance prior to year end.” — Adam Metz, CEO & President .
  • “We exercised our option and extended the maturity date of our Term Loan Facility… to execute sales at appropriate pricing and timing to help maximize value for our shareholders.” — Adam Metz (Q2) .
  • “We will continue to pursue our Plan of Sale with the priority of repaying our remaining debt from the sale of assets… to create value for our shareholders.” — Adam Metz (Q1) .
  • Market tone: Elevated rates and constrained capital could pressure pricing and timing; management remains “open minded” to value-maximizing alternatives, including a potential sale of the company .

Q&A Highlights

No Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was found; no Q&A available to report [SearchDocuments].

Estimates Context

MetricPeriodConsensusActualBeat/Miss
Revenue ($USD Millions)Q3 2025N/A*$4.79 N/A*
Primary EPS ($USD)Q3 2025N/A*($0.24) N/A*
EBITDA ($USD Millions)Q3 2025N/A*($4.34)*N/A*
Target Price ($USD)Current$6.50 (1 estimate)*$6.50*

Values retrieved from S&P Global.* Coverage was extremely limited (no revenue/EPS consensus for Q3); as such, traditional beat/miss analysis versus Street was not possible [GetEstimates]*.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Deleveraging catalyst: Near-term closings ($170.0M with no contingencies; $240.8M total under contract) could drive a “sizeable” term loan prepayment before year-end, potentially re-rating the equity on balance sheet de-risking .
  • Execution remains paramount: Liquidity declined to $59.9M (incl. $8.3M restricted) and the company continues to rely on asset sales/financing; timing and pricing amidst tough capital markets will drive outcomes .
  • Operating optics improved: EPS loss narrowed and impairments fell markedly vs Q2; net loss margin improved, though still very negative given a small revenue base and sizable G&A/interest burden .
  • Premier leasing softness: Leased GLA at share fell to 69.7% (from ~77%), even as ABR PSF increased; watch leasing momentum and tenant commencements at premier sites for cash flow progression .
  • Disclosure shift: Management moved to an aggregate future sales range ($220–$310M) and will stop providing projections going forward, suggesting conservative communications and potential price sensitivity in current negotiations .
  • Legal overhang: Consolidated and stayed derivative actions pending motion to dismiss in the securities class action; headline risk remains though near-term cash flow events matter more to valuation .
  • Trading angle: Stock likely reacts to signed PSA conversions into closed proceeds and visible debt paydown; absence of Street estimates implies idiosyncratic move on company-specific sale announcements rather than consensus-driven earnings beats [GetEstimates]*.