For the quarter ending September 30, 2016, total revenues increased $64.3 million, or 34.7 percent, to $249.7 million compared to $185.4 million for the same period in 2015.
Net income available was $18.9 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share, as compared to $28.8 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2015.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, total revenues increased $108.6 million, or 21.4 percent, to $615.1 million compared to $506.5 million for the same period in 2015. Net income available for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $19.0 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, as compared to $47.9 million, or $0.90 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2015.
Equity analysts provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.89 – $0.91 for the next quarter.
“Our strong third quarter results demonstrate the consistent growth profile of our portfolio. With home sales solidly ahead of last year in both the third quarter and year to date, the ongoing demand for manufactured housing in our high quality communities is clearly evident,” said Gary A. Shiffman, Chairman and CEO.
“I am pleased with the integration of the Carefree assets, which are performing ahead of expectations, as we employ our experience and expertise as a consolidator in this space. With both site expansion opportunities, and selective acquisitions such as the four communities purchased during and subsequent to the quarter, we continue to be well-positioned to drive ongoing growth across our platform.”
Other highlights from the earnings call:
- Home sales increased by 43.0 percent as compared to the third quarter of 2015.
- Revenue producing sites increased by 292 sites for the quarter bringing total portfolio occupancy to 96.2 percent, up 250 basis points from the third quarter of 2015.
As regular Daily Business News readers know, Sun owns and operates some 338 manufactured home and recreational vehicle communities located in 29 states throughout of the United States and Ontario, Canada. Sun Communities’ portfolio consists of approximately 117,000 developed sites. The firm is one of the largest portfolios of manufactured home communities in the United States.
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