Clipper Realty Inc. (NYSE: CLPR) reported Q3 EPS of $0.01, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.00. Revenue for the quarter came in at $29.4 million versus the consensus estimate of $29.3 million.

Financial Results

• For the third quarter of 2019, revenues grew by $1.5 million, or 5.3%, to $29.4 million, compared to $27.9 million for the third quarter of 2018. The growth was primarily attributable to improvements in rental rates and occupancy at the Flatbush Gardens and Tribeca House properties, which had residential rental income increases of 7.0% and 3.5%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2018, and bringing the Clover House property online during the quarter. Commercial rental income grew 0.7% to $7.3 million for the third quarter of 2019.
• For the third quarter of 2019, net loss was $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.02 per share ($1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, excluding a non-recurring $0.2 million gain on involuntary conversion), for the third quarter of 2018. The change was primarily attributable to the revenue increases discussed above, offset by higher property operating expenses, property taxes, insurance expense, and depreciation and amortization expense (inclusive of the impact of bringing the Clover House property online during the quarter), and higher interest expense from the refinancings of the 250 Livingston Street property in May 2019 and December 2018.
• For the third quarter of 2019, AFFO was $5.4 million, or $0.12 per share, compared to $5.8 million, or $0.13 per share, for the third quarter of 2018. The change was primarily attributable to the revenue increases discussed above, offset by higher property operating expenses, property taxes, insurance expense and interest expense.

David Bistricer, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented,

“We are very pleased with our third quarter 2019 results, with ongoing solid revenue growth reflecting the quality of our portfolio and the operational excellence of our team, and proud that our portfolio is 99% leased. With strong management and prudent capital improvements, we believe our properties will deliver meaningful cash flow growth over time. As we approach year-end and beyond, we remain focused on executing our strategic initiatives, including expertly operating our high-quality portfolio, driving cash flow, enhancing efficiencies through asset repositioning and increasing scale, to create long-term value for our shareholders. As previously disclosed, our Clover House property reached stabilization following a three-month lease-up period; we are pleased to announce that we have refinanced the property with an $82 million, ten-year, fixed rate, interest-only loan. The Company’s entire outstanding debt balance is now fixed at a blended 3.9% interest rate. We are also excited to acquire 1010 Pacific Street, adjacent to downtown Brooklyn, which we plan to redevelop as a fully amenitized, 119,000 rentable square foot residential building, further expanding our high-quality portfolio.”

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