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Star Holdings (STHO)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q1 2025 delivered a net loss of $7.6M and EPS of ($0.57), with total revenues of $14.6M; results were driven by lower land development revenue and a non-cash mark-to-market gain on SAFE shares that added $0.24 to EPS .
  • Land activity: $5.2M of land revenue from 45 lots at Magnolia Green; post-quarter, a $14.0M Asbury Park parcel sale supports liquidity and monetization plans .
  • Balance sheet and capital actions: maturities on the Safe Credit Facility and Margin Loan extended to March 31, 2028, added a $15.8M delayed-draw on the margin loan, and authorized a $10.0M share repurchase, improving flexibility despite higher margin loan spread; no shares repurchased as of quarter-end .
  • Estimates context: S&P Global EPS and revenue consensus for Q1 2025 were unavailable; as a result, no beat/miss vs Street can be assessed (attempted fetch returned no data).
  • Near-term stock narrative hinges on ongoing asset sales, debt extensions, and SAFE mark-to-market volatility, with the repurchase authorization and Asbury sale acting as catalysts .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Active monetization: “During the first quarter, the Company recorded $5.2 million of land revenues, which was comprised of revenues from the sale of 45 lots at Magnolia Green” .
  • Additional liquidity: “Subsequent to quarter end, the Company sold a land parcel in Asbury Park for approximately $14.0 million” .
  • Financial flexibility: Debt maturities extended to March 31, 2028; margin loan amended with a $15.8M delayed-draw feature; $10.0M share repurchase authorized .

What Went Wrong

  • Revenue compression YoY: Total revenues declined to $14.6M from $25.4M, with land development revenue down $11.4M YoY on fewer bulk sales and Magnolia lot sales .
  • Negative land gross margin: Land development cost of sales ($6.8M) exceeded land revenue ($5.2M), reflecting mix/timing impacts in the monetization portfolio .
  • Earnings volatility tied to SAFE: While Q1 recognized a $3.2M unrealized gain, the prior quarter saw a large non-cash loss; dependence on SAFE mark-to-market continues to drive outsized EPS volatility .

Financial Results

Summary performance vs prior year and prior quarters

MetricQ1 2024Q3 2024Q1 2025
Total Revenues ($USD Millions)$25.4 $24.6 $14.6
Net Income (Loss) Allocable to Common ($USD Millions)$(49.0) $91.9 $(7.6)
Diluted EPS ($)$(3.68) $6.90 $(0.57)
Net Income Margin %-192.6% (=(49.0)/(25.4)) 374.5% (=(91.9)/(24.6)) -52.0% (=(7.6)/(14.6))
Operating Income (EBIT) ($USD Millions)$(49.0) $91.5 $(8.0)
EBIT Margin %-192.7% (=(49.0)/(25.4)) 372.7% (=(91.5)/(24.6)) -54.6% (=(8.0)/(14.6))

Notes: Operating income references “Income (loss) from operations before other items”/“before earnings from equity method investments and other items” in respective filings .

Revenue breakdown by category

Revenue Category ($USD Millions)Q1 2024Q3 2024Q1 2025
Operating Lease Income$1.9 $1.6 $1.9
Interest Income$0.4 $0.5 $1.1
Other Income$6.6 $16.2 $6.5
Land Development Revenue$16.6 $6.1 $5.2
Total Revenues$25.4 $24.6 $14.6

KPIs and balance sheet highlights

KPIQ1 2025
Magnolia Green lots sold (units)45
Land revenue ($USD Millions)$5.2
Asbury Park parcel sale (post-quarter) ($USD Millions)~$14.0
SAFE shares owned (millions)~13.5
SAFE fair value ($USD Millions) and price$253.1 @ $18.72 (3/31/25)
Unrealized gain on SAFE ($USD Millions)$3.2
Cash and Cash Equivalents ($USD Millions)$30.3
Debt Obligations, net ($USD Millions)$231.5
Debt breakdown (principal)Safe Credit Facility $115.0; Margin Loan $85.8; Senior Construction Mortgage $33.2

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Safe Credit Facility maturityContractual maturityMarch 31, 2027 March 31, 2028 Raised (extension)
Margin Loan maturity & spreadContractual termsMarch 2026; SOFR+3.00% March 2028; SOFR+3.50%; +$15.8M delayed draw Raised (extension and spread increase)
Share Repurchase AuthorizationOngoingNone disclosedUp to $10.0M authorized; no repurchases by 3/31/25 New authorization
Management Agreement fee (Year 4)FY 2026–FY 2027 term$5.0M $7.5M Raised (fee increase)

No formal quantitative revenue/EPS/margin guidance was provided in Q1 2025 materials .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Note: A Q1 2025 earnings call transcript was not available in our sources; themes are drawn from the press release and 10-Q.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q3 2024, Q4 2024)Current Period (Q1 2025)Trend
Asset monetization (Magnolia & Asbury)Q3: 31 Magnolia lots; final Asbury Ocean Club condo closings ; Q4: California land sale $21.5M, $12.3M profit Q1: 45 Magnolia lots ($5.2M); Asbury parcel sale ~$14.0M post-quarter Continuing; cadence variable
SAFE mark-to-market volatilityQ3: $93.8M unrealized gain; $6.90 EPS ; Q4: $(104.8)M unrealized loss; $(7.70) EPS Q1: $3.2M unrealized gain; +$0.24 EPS effect Volatility persists
Debt/liquidity managementQ3: Margin loan PIK elections; repayments; covenant amendments Q1: maturities extended to 2028; margin spread +50 bps; $15.8M delayed draw; $10M buyback authorization Flexibility improved; cost modestly higher
Land development marginQ3: Land revenue $6.1M; cost $8.1M Q1: Land revenue $5.2M; cost $6.8M Margin pressure continues
Macro/interest rate sensitivityQ3: Sensitivity disclosed; net income +/- $0.33M @ 100 bps Q1: Sensitivity +/- $0.43M @ 100 bps Slightly higher exposure

Management Commentary

  • “During the first quarter, the Company recorded $5.2 million of land revenues, which was comprised of revenues from the sale of 45 lots at Magnolia Green. Subsequent to quarter end, the Company sold a land parcel in Asbury Park for approximately $14.0 million.” (Press Release, May 12, 2025) .
  • “Additionally, the Company amended its Safe Credit Facility, Margin Loan Facility and Management Agreement… debt maturities were extended to March 31, 2028… an approximately $15.8 million delayed-draw feature was added… and a $10.0 million share repurchase program was authorized.” (Press Release, May 12, 2025) .
  • Strategy reminder: “Star Holdings expects to focus on realizing value for shareholders from its portfolio primarily by maximizing cash flows through active asset management and asset sales.” (Press Release) .
  • MD&A context on land revenue decline: lower bulk sales at Asbury and Magnolia lot sales vs prior year .

Q&A Highlights

  • No Q1 2025 earnings call transcript was found in our sources; no Q&A themes available to summarize. Management commentary in the 10-Q clarified land revenue dynamics, margin loan PIK mechanics, and the liquidity plan centered on asset sales and extended facilities .

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global consensus estimates for Q1 2025 EPS and revenue were unavailable; attempted retrieval returned no data. As a result, we cannot assess beats/misses vs Street for this quarter.
  • Implication: Sell-side models may need to reflect ongoing land monetization cadence, mark-to-market effects from SAFE, and the new capital framework (maturities, delayed-draw, buyback authorization) .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Execution continues on monetization: 45 Magnolia lots sold and a $14M Asbury parcel post-quarter support liquidity without incremental equity dilution .
  • Capital structure flexibility improved: extensions to 2028 and added delayed-draw capacity mitigate near-term refinancing risk, albeit with a higher margin loan spread .
  • Earnings remain sensitive to SAFE mark-to-market; expect volatile quarterly EPS irrespective of operating revenue trajectory .
  • Land gross margin pressure underscores mix/timing; monitor trajectory of bulk vs lot sales and cost absorption at Magnolia/Asbury .
  • No formal revenue/EPS guidance; trading narrative likely reacts to discrete asset-sale announcements and any buyback activity (none executed by 3/31/25) .
  • Interest-rate sensitivity modest but notable; a 100 bps move changes annual net income by ~$0.43M (directional hedge considerations) .
  • Watch forthcoming filings for progress on the $10.0M repurchase authorization and any SAFE collateral or covenant developments under the margin loan .

Citations: 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 press release ; Q1 2025 press release ; Q1 2025 10-Q ; March 31, 2025 press release ; Q4 2024 press release ; Q3 2024 10-Q .