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Comstock Q2 Earnings Surge Y/Y on Recurring Fee Growth

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Shares of Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (CHCI - Free Report) have gained 10.9% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 index’s 0.5% growth over the same period. Over the past month, the stock has advanced 24.2%, again topping the S&P 500’s 2.1% gain, indicating strong investor enthusiasm following the release.

Comstock reported second-quarter 2025 earnings per share of 14 cents, up from 9 cents in the prior-year quarter. 

The company’s revenues rose 21% to $13 million from $10.8 million, while net income increased 53% to $1.4 million compared with $1 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA also improved, climbing 39% to $2.2 million from $1.6 million in the same period last year, reflecting the company’s expanding recurring, fee-based revenue streams and disciplined cost structure.

Other Key Business Metrics

Recurring, fee-based revenues from property management and operating subsidiaries surged 42%, supported by a 124% increase in third-party revenue from the ParkX parking management business. ParkX alone reported a 55% year-over-year revenue gain and expanded its service portfolio to include porter and janitorial offerings, positioning it for further growth in 2025 and beyond. Comstock’s managed portfolio expanded to 82 assets from 69 a year earlier, with its stabilized commercial portfolio 93% leased and residential portfolio 97% leased. Notably, average in-place rents for residential assets rose 3% over last year.

Leasing momentum remained solid, with seven commercial leases totaling 33,000 square feet signed in the quarter and 118,000 square feet leased year-to-date. On the residential side, 296 units were leased year to date, underlining healthy demand across asset classes.

Management Commentary

Chairman and CEO Christopher Clemente emphasized that the company’s double-digit growth in all major financial metrics underscored the effectiveness of its strategic plan and low-risk, high-reward business model. He highlighted the company’s debt-free balance sheet, more than $2 million in operating cash generated in the quarter, and the stability offered by its long-term asset and property management agreements. Clemente also pointed to the continued appeal of Comstock’s high-quality, mixed-use, transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. area, which are benefiting from growing return-to-office mandates.

Factors Influencing Headline Numbers

The significant increase in recurring fee-based revenue was a primary driver of the earnings gains. In particular, strong growth from ParkX and supplemental asset management fees contributed to higher Adjusted EBITDA. High leasing activity across commercial and residential portfolios, combined with steady rent growth and expansion of service offerings, further supported the top and bottom lines.

Guidance

The company outlined key operational milestones for the remainder of 2025. These include the delivery of Phase II of Reston Station — The Row — beginning in the third quarter. This phase features high-profile assets such as a JW Marriott luxury hotel and condominiums, a luxury residential tower, trophy-class office buildings, and premium retail spaces. Management also cited ongoing advanced lease negotiations for the office buildings and strong pre-sales for both condominiums (approximately $78 million) and hotel event space (around $1.7 million) ahead of their respective deliveries in late 2025.

Other Developments

The Row at Reston Station, recognized as the largest privately funded development in the Washington, D.C. region, represents a major development milestone for Comstock. The project will bring diverse offerings to market over the next several quarters, including high-demand office space, upscale dining establishments like Tous les Jour, Noku Sushi, and Ebbitt House, and two ParkX-managed parking garages with more than 2,600 spaces serving residents and visitors.


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