Farmland Partners reports Q2 AFFO (2c), consensus 1c

Reports Q2 revenue $11.6M, consensus $12.02M. Luca Fabbri, President and CEO: “Farmland appreciation is at the core of our investment strategy. In the first half of 2023, we realized significant gains on over $50 million of farm sales, providing proof of appreciation and generating value for our shareholders via stock repurchases. In the second half of 2023, we are targeting additional farm sales of over $80 million, proceeds from which will be used to reduce high-cost debt. Beyond the approximately $135 million of identified transaction mentioned above, we are working with potential buyers on additional sales to close before year-end. Based on REIT tax rules, the level of capital gains on sales of our farms in 2023 may result in additional dividends being declared at a later time, which decision will be based actual results, further internal financial analysis, and would be subject to board approval. Reflecting industry-wide trends, we are experiencing lower-than-expected transaction volumes in our auction and brokerage channels, which, along with higher interest expense, will impact our results. Despite the challenges of 2023, the U.S. farm economy remains strong and a pillar of worldwide food security.”