Shares of Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) surged 5.39% on Wednesday after the farmland real estate investment trust reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the third quarter of 2024.
For the quarter ended September 30, FPI reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.02, exceeding analysts' average estimate of a $0.04 loss per share. This marked a decline from the same quarter last year when the company reported EPS of $0.07, but the results still beat Wall Street expectations.
Revenue for the quarter climbed 14.6% year-over-year to $13.32 million, surpassing analysts' projections of $11.93 million. The company attributed the revenue growth to higher rental income and improved operating performance across its farmland portfolio.
FPI reported quarterly net income of $1.03 million, reflecting the positive impact of the revenue increase and cost management efforts.
Analysts remain bullish on FPI, with the current average rating on the stock being a "Buy" and a median 12-month price target of $12.50. The strong quarterly performance and optimistic analyst outlook likely fueled the stock's surge on Wednesday.
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