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Aug 10, 2026, 5:14 PM ETReal Estate

BRT Apartments Corp. — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

BRTBRT APARTMENTS CORP
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Financial Performance

  • Reported a net loss of $3.2 million ($0.19 per diluted share) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million ($0.14 per diluted share) in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Funds from Operations (FFO) was $0.29 per diluted share, unchanged from $0.29 in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) was $0.36 per diluted share, unchanged from $0.36 in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Combined Portfolio Net Operating Income (NOI) was $15.2 million for the quarter, up from $15.1 million in the prior-year period.
  • Consolidated revenues were $24.47 million for the quarter, compared to $24.20 million in the prior year.
  • Consolidated total expenses were $27.62 million for the quarter, compared to $27.15 million in the prior year.
  • Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures was a loss of $1,000 for the quarter, compared to a gain of $299,000 in the prior year.
  • Total debt outstanding was $649.8 million as of June 30, 2026, consisting of $612.6 million in mortgages payable and $37.2 million in subordinated notes.
  • Debt to Enterprise Value was 71% as of June 30, 2026, compared to 69% in the prior year.
  • Weighted average interest rate on combined debt was 4.18% as of June 30, 2026.
  • Debt Service Coverage Ratio for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was 1.53.

Guidance and Future Outlook

  • The Company anticipates acquiring Ranch Lake Apartments (336 units in Bradenton, FL) in the first quarter of 2027 for approximately $80 million, including the assumption of a $45.7 million HUD-insured mortgage at 2.91% interest maturing in 2056.
  • The Company anticipates acquiring a multifamily property in Houston, TX, in August 2026 through a joint venture with a 70% interest, for approximately $33 million, with an estimated $23.4 million mortgage at 5.5% interest maturing in 2033.
  • The Company anticipates contributing approximately $8.8 million in equity toward the Houston acquisition, including $1.9 million in working capital reserves, and incurring an estimated $450,000 in transaction costs and $700,000 in deferred financing costs.
  • No assurance is provided that the Houston transaction will be completed on the indicated terms or time frame or that it will be accretive to earnings.

Business Segments and Product Lines

  • The portfolio consists of 31 properties (21 consolidated, 10 unconsolidated) with a total of 8,311 units as of June 30, 2026.
  • Average occupancy for the combined portfolio was 94.4% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 94.1% in the prior year.
  • Weighted average monthly rent per occupied unit was $1,423 in the second quarter of 2026, up from $1,399 in the prior year.
  • The Value-Add Program rehabilitated 26 units during the quarter with estimated rehab costs of $140,000 ($5,400 per unit), resulting in an estimated average monthly rent increase of $108 and an estimated annualized ROI of 24%.
  • There are 171 estimated units available to be renovated over the next 24 months.
  • Capital expenditures for the quarter included $1.93 million in recurring capital expenditures and $830,000 in non-recurring capital expenditures, with a BRT share of $2.54 million.
  • Replacements expensed as operating expenses totaled $902,269 for the quarter.

Market and Competitive Landscape

  • The portfolio is concentrated in the Southeastern United States and Texas, making the Company susceptible to adverse developments in those specific markets.
  • Top markets by NOI contribution in the consolidated portfolio include Mississippi (17.1%), Tennessee (15.4%), and Alabama (12.8%).
  • The unconsolidated portfolio is heavily weighted toward Texas (33.1% of NOI contribution) and South Carolina (28.8% of NOI contribution).
  • The Company faces risks related to the competitive environment affecting the ability to acquire properties, lease apartments, and maintain rental rates.

Risks and Challenges

  • Risks include unfavorable economic conditions, inflation, volatile interest rates, and the possibility of a recession.
  • The Company faces risks related to the concentration of properties in the Southeastern U.S. and Texas.
  • Challenges include the limited number of multifamily property investment opportunities and the difficulty of acquiring properties without joint venture partners.
  • Potential risks include impairment in the value of real estate, failure of property managers, and exposure to risks inherent in value-add multifamily properties.
  • The Company is exposed to risks associated with the condition of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Risks include extreme weather events, lack of sufficient insurance coverage, and potential environmental liabilities.

Management Commentary and Tone

  • Management declared a dividend of $0.25 per share for the second quarter of 2026, maintaining the same level as the prior year.
  • The Company maintained a revolving credit facility of up to $40.0 million with full availability and a maturity in September 2027.
  • Management highlighted the refinancing of the maturing mortgage on Civic Center 2 - Southaven, MS, in July 2026, increasing the loan from $27.8 million to $47.9 million at a 5.38% interest rate.

Other Key Points

  • The Company repurchased 202,828 shares during the second quarter of 2026 at a weighted average price of $14.28.
  • From July 1, 2026, to July 16, 2026, the Company repurchased an additional 48,523 shares at an average price of $15.12.
  • As of August 3, 2026, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to approximately $4.9 million in shares under its repurchase program.
  • The Board of Directors replenished the repurchase program to $10.0 million on March 11, 2026, and extended the program through December 31, 2028.
  • The Company holds preferred equity investments in two joint ventures (Wilmington, NC and Kennesaw, GA) totaling $18.25 million, with annual returns of 13%.
  • The Company's portfolio includes 26 units rehabilitated in the quarter, with an estimated 171 units available for renovation over the next 24 months.