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Core Viewpoint - Teacher Retirement System of Texas has reduced its holdings in UMH Properties by 17.8%, indicating a shift in institutional investment sentiment towards the company [2] Institutional Holdings - Teacher Retirement System of Texas sold 17,571 shares, reducing its ownership to 80,989 shares, valued at $1,360,000, representing 0.10% of UMH Properties [2] - KBC Group NV purchased a new position valued at approximately $32,000 in the 1st quarter [3] - Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its position by 3.6%, owning 38,816 shares valued at $726,000 after acquiring an additional 1,362 shares [3] - Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its position by 5.0%, now owning 22,380 shares valued at $419,000 [3] - Bailard Inc. increased its stake by 11.1%, owning 17,000 shares valued at $318,000 [3] - Allianz Asset Management GmbH acquired a new stake valued at approximately $788,000 [3] - Hedge funds and institutional investors currently own 75.40% of UMH Properties [3] Analyst Ratings - Wall Street Zen downgraded UMH Properties from "hold" to "sell" [4] - Weiss Ratings maintained a "hold (c)" rating [4] - Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with a "neutral" rating and a price target of $15.00 [4] - The average rating for UMH Properties is "Hold" with a price target of $18.50 [4] Price Performance - UMH Properties shares opened at $14.84, with a 1-year low of $13.95 and a high of $20.42 [5] - The company has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion, a PE ratio of 106.00, and a beta of 1.06 [5] Earnings Results - UMH Properties reported earnings of $0.25 per share, matching consensus estimates [6] - Revenue for the quarter was $66.92 million, below analyst estimates of $68.70 million [6] - Analysts expect UMH Properties to post an EPS of 0.93 for the current year [6] Dividend Announcement - A quarterly dividend of $0.225 per share will be paid on December 15th, representing an annualized dividend of $0.90 and a yield of 6.1% [7] - The dividend payout ratio is notably high at 1,125.00% [7] Insider Transactions - Director Angela D. Pruitt sold 1,600 shares at an average price of $16.06, reducing ownership by 13.91% [8] - CEO Samuel A. Landy sold 45,700 shares at an average price of $16.40, representing a 3.98% decrease in ownership [8] - Over the last three months, insiders purchased 10,743 shares valued at $155,097 and sold 175,249 shares valued at $2,775,528 [9] Company Profile - UMH Properties, Inc. is a public equity REIT that owns and operates 135 manufactured home communities with approximately 25,800 developed homesites across several states [10]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Normalized FFO per diluted share increased to $0.25 for Q3 2025, up 4% from $0.24 in Q3 2024, and up 9% sequentially from $0.23 in Q2 2025 [5][16] - Total revenue rose from $60.7 million in Q3 2024 to $66.9 million in Q3 2025, marking a 10% increase [8] - Year-to-date total income reached $194.8 million, a 9% increase from the prior year [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rental and related income for Q3 2025 was $57.8 million, an 11% increase from $51.9 million in Q3 2024, driven by higher occupancy and rental rates [16] - Same property rental and related income increased by 9% for the quarter, while same property NOI increased by 12% [10][17] - The company converted 227 new homes from inventory to revenue-generating rental homes during the quarter [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio occupancy rate stands at 87.2%, with 3,500 vacant sites available for growth [6] - The company has approximately $33.6 million invested in joint ventures, which are expected to positively impact earnings in upcoming quarters [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow earnings per share and property values through disciplined capital management and strategic acquisitions [24] - Focus on increasing occupancy in vacant lots and developing new rental homes to meet the growing demand for affordable housing [14][25] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the national housing shortage, particularly in the manufactured housing sector [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future growth, citing strong fundamentals in the manufactured housing sector and ongoing operational efficiencies [24][25] - The company anticipates achieving a 5% annual rent increase, generating an additional $11 million in revenue [14] - Management highlighted the potential for increased sales profits and occupancy rates as they fill remaining vacant sites [6][14] Other Important Information - The company issued $80 million of new 5.85% Series B Israeli bonds, which will be deployed accretively over time [9] - Total debt at quarter end was approximately $673 million, with 99% fixed rate [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide some color on the occupancy upside for the new acquisition in Georgia? - The property in Albany, Georgia is currently about 30% occupied, with plans to improve infrastructure and add amenities, expecting rental rates to reach $1,000-$1,200 per month [27][28] Question: How do share repurchases fit into your capital allocation plan going forward? - The plan includes selling assets and issuing preferred stock to fund growth, with potential for stock repurchases [31][32] Question: Can you provide details on the opportunity set regarding oil and gas rights? - The company has 4,000 acres in the Marcellus and Utica Shale area, with increasing inquiries and demand for energy, indicating a growing value for these rights [35][36] Question: What are the seasonal expectations for home sales in Q4? - The sales pipeline remains strong, with expectations to potentially exceed last year's sales record despite Q4 typically being a slower season [52][54] Question: Are the homes on site contributing to the vacancy number? - Homes on site are not included in the overall occupancy number until they are rented for the first time [59][60]

Company Overview - UMH Properties, Inc is a publicly owned REIT operating since 1968, with a robust portfolio of 145 manufactured home communities[8,9] - The company's portfolio contains approximately 27,000 developed homesites across 12 states [8,19] - UMH has an expanding rental portfolio of approximately 10,800 units, with an increase of 500 homes in the last 12 months [8,19] - The company has a finance portfolio of approximately $99.6 million in loans [10] Financial Performance & Growth - Rental and related income increased by 11% [16] - Sales of manufactured homes increased by 5% [16] - Community Net Operating Income (NOI) increased by 11% [16] - Normalized Funds from Operations (FFO) increased by 15%, with Normalized FFO per diluted share up by 4% [16] - Same Property Community NOI increased by 12% [16] - The company issued approximately $80.2 million aggregate principal amount of 5.85% Series B Bonds due 2030 [16] Portfolio & Expansion - Portfolio occupancy stands at 88.2% with home rentals as 40.8% of sites [19] - Home rental occupancy is at 93.9% with an average monthly home rent of $1,026 [19,37] - UMH has approximately 2,300 acres of additional acreage to be developed [8,19] - Subsequent to quarter end, the company acquired one community in Georgia containing approximately 130 homesites for a total cost of approximately $2.6 million [14]

Financial Performance - Rental and related income for Q3 FY 2025 was $57,771,000, a 10.8% increase from $51,937,000 in Q3 FY 2024[4] - Community operating expenses increased to $24,334,000 in Q3 FY 2025, up from $22,511,000 in Q3 FY 2024, resulting in a community NOI of $33,437,000, a 13.8% increase year-over-year[4] - Net income attributable to common shareholders decreased to $4,211,000 in Q3 FY 2025 from $8,181,000 in Q3 FY 2024, reflecting a decline of 48.7%[4] - Adjusted EBITDA excluding non-recurring expenses for Q3 FY 2025 was $33,518,000, compared to $29,138,000 in Q3 FY 2024, marking a 15.8% increase[4] - Total income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $66,918,000, an increase of 10.5% compared to $60,671,000 for the same period in 2024[8] - Net income attributable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $6,472,000, up 164.5% from $2,444,000 in 2024[10] - Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reached $93,419,000, representing a 11.4% increase from $83,527,000 in 2024[10] - Cash flows from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $60,643,000, compared to $54,331,000 in 2024, reflecting a growth of 11.5%[9] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were $1,629,535,000, an increase from $1,501,533,000 as of September 30, 2024[4] - Total liabilities increased to $703,122,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to $643,148,000 as of September 30, 2024[4] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of $164,736,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $97,014,000 in 2024[9] - Total debt increased to $672,538,000 from $614,944,000 year-over-year, representing a rise of 9.3%[12] - The net debt less securities was $606,739,000, up from $514,062,000, indicating a 17.9% increase year-over-year[12] Market Capitalization - The company reported a total market capitalization of $2,259,611,000 as of September 30, 2025, down from $2,469,691,000 a year earlier[4] - As of September 30, 2025, the equity market capitalization was $1,265,188,000, a decrease of 18.2% from $1,547,969,000 on September 30, 2024[12] Shareholder Returns - Normalized FFO attributable to common shareholders for Q3 FY 2025 was $21,313,000, up from $18,462,000 in Q3 FY 2024, representing a 10% increase[4] - Dividends per common share increased to $0.225 in Q3 FY 2025 from $0.215 in Q3 FY 2024, reflecting a growth of 4.7%[4] - Basic and diluted net income attributable to common shareholders per share for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $0.05, down from $0.11 in 2024[8] Community and Occupancy - The number of communities increased to 144 in Q3 FY 2025 from 139 in Q3 FY 2024, with total sites rising to 26,871 from 26,189[4] - As of September 30, 2025, UMH Communities reported a total of 26,400 sites, an increase of 2.2% from 25,826 sites in the previous year[25] - Occupied sites increased by 788 to 23,353, reflecting a growth of 3.5% year-over-year[25] - The occupancy rate improved by 110 basis points to 88.5% compared to 87.4% in September 2024[25] Rental Income and Rates - Rental and related income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $56,210,000, a 9.4% increase from $51,374,000 in the same period last year[28] - Monthly rent per site increased by 6.0% to $566 from $534 in the previous year[25] - The average monthly rent per home rental, including site, rose to $1,027, a 6.0% increase from $969[25] - Same Property Community NOI for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $100,404,000, up 10.1% from $91,180,000 in 2024[28] - Total rentals for the three months ended September 30, 2025, reached 10,607, a 5.0% increase from 10,103 rentals in the same period last year[28] Debt and Interest - The interest coverage ratio improved to 3.7x for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 3.3x for the same period in 2024[12] - The weighted average interest rate for total debt was 4.83%, up from 4.36% in the previous year[13] - Fixed rate mortgages accounted for 99.2% of total debt, indicating a stable debt structure[13] - The total fixed charges amounted to $40,973,000, slightly higher than $39,656,000 in the previous year[12] Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of one community on October 7, 2025, adding 130 sites with an occupancy rate of 32%[32] - The company has acquired a total of 587 sites in 2025, with an average occupancy of 78% at the time of acquisition[32] Other Financial Metrics - The company incurred total expenses of $54,103,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, which is a 10.5% increase from $48,911,000 in the same period of 2024[8] - The weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2025, were 84,985,000, compared to 75,610,000 in 2024[8] - The company issued Series B Bonds totaling $80,230,000, which were not present in the previous year[16][17] - The net realized gain on sale of securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $1,122,000[23] - The adjusted EBITDA excluding non-recurring other expense was $94,263,000, an increase of 12.5% from $84,152,000 in the previous year[12]

Core Insights - UMH Properties, Inc. reported a total income of $66.9 million for Q3 2025, a 10% increase from $60.7 million in Q3 2024 [1][2] - Net income attributable to common shareholders decreased to $4.2 million or $0.05 per diluted share in Q3 2025, down from $8.2 million or $0.11 per diluted share in Q3 2024 [1][2] - Normalized Funds from Operations (Normalized FFO) increased to $21.3 million or $0.25 per diluted share in Q3 2025, compared to $18.5 million or $0.24 per diluted share in Q3 2024, reflecting a 4% year-over-year growth [1][2][4] Financial Performance - Total expenses for Q3 2025 were $54.1 million, up from $48.9 million in Q3 2024 [2] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, total income was $194.8 million, compared to $178.7 million for the same period in 2024, marking a growth of 9% [2] - Net income attributable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $6.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share, significantly up from $2.4 million or $0.03 per diluted share in 2024 [2] Operational Highlights - The company owns 145 communities with approximately 27,000 developed homesites, of which 10,800 are rental homes [9] - Same property community Net Operating Income (NOI) increased by 12.1% year-over-year, driven by a 9.4% increase in rental and related income [4][5] - The occupancy rate for same properties improved by 110 basis points from 87.4% to 88.5% [5] Growth Initiatives - The company acquired five communities year-to-date, adding 587 sites for a total cost of approximately $42 million [4] - The rental home program has converted 523 homes from inventory to revenue-generating rental homes, with plans to add 700 to 800 new rental homes [6] - The company issued approximately $80.2 million in Series B Bonds and amended its revolving line of credit to extend the maturity date to June 1, 2027 [5] Market Outlook - The company anticipates continued growth in home sales, which increased by 5% to $9.1 million in Q3 2025 [6] - With a strong balance sheet and significant development opportunities, UMH is positioned for increased earnings per share and shareholder value creation [6]

Company Operations - As of September 30, 2025, the company operated 145 manufactured home communities with approximately 27,000 developed homesites, following the acquisition of a community in Albany, Georgia for $2.6 million[132]. - The company added 433 rental homes during the first nine months of 2025, bringing the total number of rental homes to approximately 10,800, which represents 40.8% of total sites[140]. - The company acquired a total of 587 sites for $41.825 million during 2025, with an average occupancy of 78% across the acquired communities[141]. - The Company owned and operated 144 communities as of September 30, 2025, with 69 of those communities being unencumbered[179]. Financial Performance - For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, rental and related income increased by 11% and 10% respectively compared to the prior year periods, with Community Net Operating Income (NOI) also increasing by 11% and 10%[137]. - Same property NOI increased by 12% and 10% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, driven by a 110 basis point increase in occupancy to 88.5% and a rental rate increase of 5.2%[137]. - FFO attributable to common shareholders for Q3 2025 was $19.743 million, up from $17.662 million in Q3 2024, representing an increase of 12%[149]. - Rental and related income increased 11% from $51.9 million in Q3 2024 to $57.8 million in Q3 2025, driven by acquisitions and increased rental rates[152]. - Community NOI rose 11% from $29.4 million in Q3 2024 to $32.8 million in Q3 2025, attributed to higher occupancy and rental rates[154]. - Operating activities generated $60.643 million in cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $54.331 million in 2024, marking an increase of 12%[151]. - The Company generated net cash from operating activities of $60.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $54.3 million for the same period in 2024, representing an increase of approximately 4.3%[177]. Investment and Financing - The company intends to continue increasing real estate investments and expansions, focusing on acquiring communities expected to yield returns exceeding the cost of funds[137]. - The Company has $260 million available on its credit facility, with a potential total availability of up to $500 million due to an accordion feature[177]. - The Company issued and sold 2.6 million shares of Common Stock through the September 2024 Common ATM Program, generating net proceeds of $44.2 million after offering expenses[173]. - The Company raised $7.1 million from the issuance of common stock in the DRIP during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, which included dividend reinvestments of $2.6 million[175]. - The Company issued approximately $80.2 million of its 5.85% Series B Bonds due 2030, with net proceeds of approximately $75.1 million after transaction costs[176]. Economic Environment - The macro-economic environment continues to favor home rentals, with 30-year fixed mortgage rates remaining above 6%, making rental homes in manufactured home communities an attractive option[140]. Expenses and Liabilities - General and administrative expenses rose 8% from $15.3 million in the first nine months of 2024 to $16.5 million in 2025, primarily due to payroll and professional fees[158]. - Interest expense increased 22% from $6.5 million in Q3 2024 to $7.9 million in Q3 2025, mainly due to the issuance of new bonds and refinancing at higher rates[164]. - As of September 30, 2025, the Company had total assets of $1.6 billion and total liabilities of $703.1 million, resulting in a net debt to total market capitalization ratio of approximately 28%[180]. Cash and Investments - As of September 30, 2025, the Company had $34.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $31.7 million in marketable securities[177]. - The Company paid dividends totaling $55.8 million on common stock and $15.4 million on Series D Preferred Stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2025[175]. Occupancy Rates - Occupancy in rental homes was strong at 94.1% as of September 30, 2025, with occupied rental homes representing approximately 43.4% of total occupied sites[140]. - The occupancy rate of rental homes increased to 94.1% as of September 30, 2025, up from 94.0% at December 31, 2024[165].

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Core Insights - UMH Properties, Inc. has acquired a manufactured home community in Albany, Georgia for $2.6 million, expanding its footprint in the state [1][7] - The community consists of 130 developed homesites over 43 acres and is expected to enhance operational efficiencies and profitability due to its proximity to an existing community [1][7] - The current occupancy rate of the new community is 32%, and UMH plans to implement upgrades to increase occupancy and property values over time [2] Acquisition and Growth Strategy - From the beginning of the year through October 7, 2025, UMH has acquired five communities totaling 587 sites for an aggregate purchase value of $41.7 million [2] - The acquisition aligns with UMH's growth strategy, aiming for economies of scale and improved efficiency [1][7] Third-Quarter Performance - In the third quarter of 2025, UMH reported strong performance driven by rental home conversions, rising occupancy, and increased rental income [3] - The company converted 233 new homes into revenue-generating rental units, bringing the total to 10,800 rental homes with a 94.1% occupancy rate [3] - Same-property occupancy increased to 88.5%, reflecting a year-over-year gain of 132 units [3] Financial Metrics - Year-to-date, UMH has transitioned 528 homes from inventory to rental units [4] - The company achieved approximately $10 million in gross home sales revenues in the third quarter, a 14% increase from the previous year [4] - Rental and related charges for the third quarter totaled around $57.7 million, improving by 10.1% year-over-year, indicating strong demand for affordable housing [4] Capital Deployment - UMH issued and sold 290,000 shares of common stock for $4.8 million through its At-The-Market sale program during the third quarter [5] - Additionally, 3,300 shares were sold through the Preferred At-The-Market sale program for $75,000 [5] Overall Assessment - The recent acquisition and third-quarter performance highlight UMH's disciplined capital deployment and rental home strategy, with rising occupancy and record home sales supporting long-term growth [6] - However, the company faces challenges from elevated supply, macroeconomic uncertainty, and potential policy changes [6]

Core Insights - UMH Properties, Inc. has demonstrated strong insider confidence with a significant share purchase by Director Clark Todd J., indicating positive expectations for the company's future growth [1][3][5] - The company operates a robust portfolio of 144 manufactured home communities, with over 26,800 developed homesites, showcasing its strong market presence [2][5] - Despite a minor stock price dip to $14.15, the company maintains a market capitalization of approximately $1.2 billion, positioning it as a noteworthy investment opportunity within the REIT sector [4] Company Overview - Established in 1968, UMH Properties focuses on manufactured home communities and has shown operational success with a portfolio that includes 10,600 rental homes and over 1,000 self-storage units [2] - The upcoming presentation at the Philadelphia Securities Association is expected to provide insights into UMH's strategic direction and operational achievements, further enhancing investor interest [3] Market Activity - The current stock price of UMH is $14.15, reflecting a decrease of 0.35% or $0.05, but the trading volume of 379,495 shares indicates active market participation [4][5] - Historical stock performance shows a yearly high of $20.42 and a low of $14.11, highlighting the stock's volatility and potential for recovery [4]