Xinyuan Real Estate (NYSE: XIN) reported Q3 EPS of $0.31, versus $0.22 reported last year. Revenue for the quarter came in at $595 million, versus $482.4 million reported last year.

• On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 to recognize revenue for contracts executed after the adoption on an "over time" basis using costs incurred, an input measure. As such, third quarter results reflect the adoption of ASC 606 and may not be directly comparable to prior periods.
• Contract sales decreased 5.5% to US$571.3 million from US$604.5 million in the third quarter of 2017 and decreased 9.9% from US$633.9 million in the second quarter of 2018.
• Total revenue increased 23.4% to US$595.5 million from US$482.4 million in the third quarter of 2017 and increased 67.4% from US$355.8 million in the second quarter of 2018.
• Gross profit increased 37.1% to US$149.2 million, or 25.1% of total revenue, from US$108.8 million, or 22.6% of total revenue, in the third quarter of 2017 and increased 36.4% from US$ 109.4 million, or 30.7% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2018.
• Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased to 8.0% from 10.6% in the third quarter of 2017 and 13.2% in the second quarter of 2018.
• Net income increased 44.8% to US$23.9 million from US$16.5 million in the third quarter of 2017 and increased from a net loss of US$9.3 million in the second quarter of 2018.
• Diluted net earnings per American Depositary Share ("ADS") attributable to shareholders were US$0.31 compared to diluted net earnings per ADS of US$0.22 in the third quarter of 2017 and net loss per ADS of US$0.10 in the second quarter of 2018.

Mr. Yong Zhang, Xinyuan's Chairman, stated, "Contract sales during the third quarter of 2018 once again experienced downward pressure because of a slowing economy and continued tight regulations on China\'s property market. However, we were able to offset these market uncertainties due to our strategically located projects in tier-two cities and our strong operational execution, resulting in a 67.4% increase in our top line from the prior quarter and a 23.4% increase from the prior year period. This translated into bottom-line growth of 44.8% year-over-year."

Mr. Zhang added, "In the third quarter of 2018, we commenced pre-sales of four projects, mainly in tier-two cities where housing demand continues to be strong, including Changsha Furong Thriving Family, Chengdu Xinyuan City I, Kunshan Xinyu Jiayuan, and Xingyang Splendid IV. We were also able to expand our land bank with the strategic acquisition of Dalian International Health Technology Town. This acquisition helps unlock our growth potential in Northeastern area of China. With an enlarged land bank, and an expanded global footprint, we are well positioned for long-term growth.

"We remain optimistic about our revenue growth and contract sales for the fourth quarter and we remain focused on our strategic priorities of rolling out projects in tier-one and tier-two cities. Our effective execution will help strengthen our ability to meet our goals for the fourth quarter. We\'re also pleased to announce another quarterly dividend payment to shareholders," concluded Mr. Zhang.

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Xinyuan Real Estate sees Q4 2018 revenue of $1.158 billion, versus the consensus of $0 billion.

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