Gladstone Land Corporation focuses on acquiring U.S. farmland but faces challenges due to low economic yield and high financing costs. LAND's share price has declined by over 50% despite stable underlying business, reflecting market sentiment shifts and valuation concerns. Farmland's low productivity and high operational expenses strain LAND's tenants, impacting lease agreements and investor returns.
Gladstone Land's Q4-2024 performance was disappointing, with a 37% decline in FFO. We value the company primarily via NAV, as farmland is not the best cash flow generator. We like the preferred shares, but we are upgrading the common as well now.
Gladstone Land (LAND) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.09 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.15 per share a year ago.
Please note that the limited information that follows in this press release is a summary and is not adequate for making an informed investment decision. MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
Gladstone (LAND) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that it has completed the sale of two farms in northern Nebraska for $12.0 million, representing a 9% increase over the farms' original purchase prices. "These farms, located in Rock County and Holt County, Nebraska, were purchased in 2015 as part of a sale-leaseback transaction, with the primary use of growing potatoes," said Joseph Van Wingerden, Midwest & East Coast Managing Director.
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2025 / Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that it has completed the sale of a property in Florida (consisting of five farms) for $52.5 million. The investment in this property provided a 112% return on equity invested, and the sale resulted in a net capital gain for the Company.
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that none of its California farms have been impacted by the recent wildfires that have occurred in the southern part of the state. The Company further notes that all of its farms in the state growing permanent crops are insured by the Company or its tenant-farmers under policies that would cover both the crops and any potential loss of crop income.
Blue-chip real estate trust Land Securities Group PLC (LSE:LAND) has increased the size of its shopping centre footprint through the acquisition of a 92% stake in Liverpool ONE for nearly half a billion pounds. According to LandSec's metrics, the company now owns seven of the top-30 shopping centres in the UK.
Gladstone Land's shift to crop-sharing leases will reduce base rent income in the short term and may boost future profitability. Preferred shares offer better value and safety compared to common shares, with dividends well covered despite high payout ratios. The REIT's balance sheet is improving, but farmland value declines have impacted NAV, making preferred shares more attractive.