Aug 10, 2026, 5:14 PM ETReal Estate
BRT Apartments Corp. — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
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.