NERA Swings to Q3 Loss Despite a Boost in Revenues From Acquisitions

Core Insights - New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (NERA) reported a net loss of $4.48 per unit for Q3 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $33.44 per unit in the same period last year, primarily due to rising expenses [2][3] - Total revenues increased by 17.2% year over year to $23.7 million, driven by a 17.3% rise in rental income, but total expenses surged 37.9% to $18.9 million, leading to a quarterly loss [3][4] - The company’s acquisition strategy contributed to revenue growth but also resulted in higher operating and financing costs, with total mortgage notes payable rising to $511.2 million from $406.2 million at the end of 2024 [8][9] Financial Performance - NERA incurred a net loss of $0.5 million, reversing a net income of $3.9 million from the previous year, largely due to increased interest expenses which surged 42.3% to $5.5 million [3][8] - Average rents for renewals increased by 5.7%, while new leases saw a slight decline of 0.1%, indicating weakening pricing power in the rental market [6] Business Metrics - The company’s top-line growth was significantly supported by acquisitions made earlier in 2025, with newly acquired properties contributing approximately $2.9 million to rental income [4] - Residential vacancy rates increased to 3.2% from 1.7% year-over-year, while commercial vacancy rates rose sharply to 6.8% from 1.2% [5] Liquidity and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $13.4 million from $17.6 million, as the company funded acquisitions through treasury bill proceeds and borrowings [9] - The company signed a term sheet for a $17.5 million bridge loan to support the financing of the Mill Street Development project, which is on track for completion in Q4 2025 [12] Shareholder Actions - NERA continued its stock repurchase program, buying back 4,343 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $75.61 per receipt, totaling approximately $0.3 million [10][11]