Core Insights - Sun Communities, Inc. reported a net income of $0.07 per diluted share for Q3 2025, including income from discontinued operations, and a Core FFO per share of $2.28 for the quarter [1][5] - The company experienced a 5.4% year-over-year increase in North America Same Property NOI for manufactured housing (MH) and recreational vehicle (RV) communities [1][5] - The company raised its full-year 2025 Core FFO per share guidance by $0.04, reflecting a 0.6% increase at the midpoint, to a range of $6.59 to $6.67 [1][5] Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, net loss from continuing operations was $3.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $278.4 million, or $2.09 per diluted share for the same period in 2024 [5][6] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net income attributable to common shareholders was $1.2 billion, or $9.81 per diluted share, compared to $313.4 million, or $2.51 per diluted share for the same period in 2024 [5][6] - Core FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $5.28 per share, compared to $5.41 for the same period in 2024 [5][6] Operational Highlights - North America Same Property adjusted blended occupancy for MH and RV increased by 130 basis points year-over-year to 99.2% [1][5] - The number of MH and annual RV revenue-producing sites increased by approximately 520 sites during Q3 2025 [6] - The company completed the sale of the remaining Safe Harbor Marinas properties, resulting in over $1.0 billion returned to shareholders since the initial closing of the Safe Harbor Sale [1][10] Investment Activity - In October 2025, the company acquired 14 communities for $457.0 million [1][8] - The company had $629.5 million in 1031 exchange escrow accounts to fund potential acquisitions as of September 30, 2025 [11] - The company repurchased approximately 2.3 million shares of common stock at an average cost of $126.92 per share for a total of $297.5 million during Q3 2025 [14] Guidance and Future Outlook - The company raised North American Same Property NOI growth guidance by 35 basis points at the midpoint to a range of 4.6% to 5.6% [1][5] - Preliminary 2026 rental rate guidance is established at 5.0% for MH, 4.0% for annual RV, and 4.1% for the UK [1][26] - The company expects to maintain strong demand fundamentals for its communities, driven by the need for affordable housing and recreational experiences [4]

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, net income attributable to common shareholders was $1.3 billion, or $10.02 per diluted share, compared to $52.1 million, or $0.42 per diluted share for the same period in 2024 [7] - Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO) for the quarter was $1.76 per share, down from $1.86 in the same period of 2024 [7] - North America Same Property Net Operating Income (NOI) for manufactured housing (MH) and recreational vehicle (RV) increased by 4.9% year-over-year [7][8] Operational Highlights - North America Same Property adjusted blended occupancy for MH and RV increased by 150 basis points to 99.0% at June 30, 2025, from 97.5% at June 30, 2024 [9] - The number of MH and annual RV revenue-producing sites increased by approximately 460 sites during the quarter [8] - UK Same Property NOI increased by 10.2% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 [7] Capital Management - The company returned over $830 million to shareholders, including special cash distributions and share repurchases [7] - A one-time special cash distribution of $4.00 per common share was paid, totaling $521.3 million [14] - The company repurchased approximately 1.6 million shares at an average cost of $124.03 per share for a total of $202.8 million during the quarter [15] Strategic Developments - The company completed the sale of Safe Harbor Marinas, generating approximately $5.25 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds and a book gain of $1.4 billion [12] - The company is transitioning to a pure-play owner and operator of manufactured housing and RV communities, enhancing financial flexibility and shareholder value [5] - Charles D. Young has been appointed as the new CEO, effective October 1, 2025, succeeding Gary A. Shiffman [17] Guidance Updates - The company raised its full-year 2025 Core FFO per share guidance to a range of $6.51 to $6.67 [7] - North American Same Property NOI growth guidance has been increased to a range of 3.9% to 5.6% [7] - UK Same Property NOI growth guidance has been updated to a range of 1.3% to 3.3% [7]

Core Insights - Sun Communities, Inc. reported a net loss of $23.1 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $36.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, in the same period of 2024 [3] - The company completed the sale of its Safe Harbor Marinas business for net pre-tax cash proceeds of $5.25 billion, which is part of a strategy to reduce leverage and enhance financial flexibility [5][12] - Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO) per share for the quarter was $1.26, up from $1.19 in the same quarter of 2024 [7] Financial Performance - The North America Same Property Net Operating Income (NOI) for manufactured housing (MH) and recreational vehicle (RV) increased by $9.6 million, or 4.6%, year-over-year [7] - The adjusted blended occupancy for MH and RV in North America rose to 99.0%, a 150 basis point increase from the previous year [9] - The company expects Core FFO per share for 2025 to be in the range of $6.43 to $6.63, with North American Same Property NOI growth projected at 3.5% to 5.2% [18] Distributions and Shareholder Returns - A special cash distribution of $4.00 per share was announced, totaling approximately $520 million, payable on May 22, 2025 [16] - The quarterly distribution is set to increase by 10.6% in 2025, reaching $1.04 per share [16] - The company has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion [17] Operational Highlights - The company’s portfolio included 502 properties with approximately 174,850 developed sites as of March 31, 2025 [32] - The occupancy rate for MH and annual RV sites was 98.0% as of March 31, 2025, compared to 97.5% a year earlier [8] - The company is focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and revenue-driving strategies, particularly in the manufactured housing sector [5] Balance Sheet and Capital Structure - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $7.4 billion in debt with a weighted average interest rate of 4.1% [11] - The net debt to trailing twelve-month recurring EBITDA ratio was 5.9 times [11] - The company has begun using proceeds from the Safe Harbor sale for debt reduction and reinvestment in its core portfolio [12][13]