Revenue and Operating Income Growth
Total revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $99.1 million (the highest first-quarter revenue outside a one-time 2014 timberland sale), and operating income increased 8% year-over-year.
Record Hospitality and Recurring Revenue
Hospitality revenue reached a first-quarter record of $44.7 million (up 13% YoY) and leasing revenue was $14.7 million; together recurring revenue (hospitality + leasing) accounted for 60% of total revenue.
Gross Margin Expansion
Hospitality gross margin improved to 24% from 18% in 2025 (+6 percentage points), and leasing gross margin improved to 61% from 55% in 2025 (+6 percentage points), reflecting improved operational efficiency and portfolio mix.
Disciplined Capital Allocation
First-quarter capital allocation included $20.7 million in capital expenditures (primarily growth), $9.2 million in cash dividends, $5.0 million in share repurchases, and $10.9 million in project debt reduction, with strategic focus on reducing higher-cost variable project debt.
Large Builder Agreement Expands Sales Pipeline
Executed a contract with PulteGroup for up to 2,653 homesites in the newly approved DSAP; PulteGroup is the country's third-largest homebuilder and this marks their entry into the Northwest Florida market.
Infrastructure Agreement Supporting Future Development
Signed a long-range water and sewer agreement for Lake Powell and West Laird DSAPs, enabling infrastructure work planned to commence later this year and supporting 'potential thousands' of future residential homesites.
Active Monetization and Demand Signals
Management reported a solid start to the hospitality season with RevPAR upticks (primarily organic), increased bookings including some benefit from a New York City marketing campaign, and rising advanced deposits indicating forward demand.
New Commercial Opportunities and Flexible Monetization
Company is engaging national commercial and data-center users (e.g., discussions for Venture Crossings) and is open to monetization structures including ground leases (recurring revenue) or sales, showing strategic flexibility.
Progress on Local Projects and Partnerships
Momentum in several operating areas: brokerage office expansion (additional locations planned), positive performance at WindMark residential partnership, progress and near-term commencement expected for Pier Park Surf Park leases, and ongoing club/amenity planning.