AMREP Corporation (NYSE:AXR) has reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending July 31, 2024, revealing impressive gains across key financial metrics. The company reported a notable increase in net income, totaling USD 4,064,000, or USD 0.76 per diluted share. This represents a substantial improvement from the USD 1,346,000, or USD 0.25 per diluted share, reported in the same period last year. The growth in net income reflects the company’s successful operational enhancements and strategic initiatives.
Revenue for the quarter also showed a robust rise, reaching USD 19,091,000, compared to USD 10,289,000 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. This significant revenue growth underscores AMREP’s successful expansion efforts and improved operational efficiency over the past year. The increase in earnings per share (EPS) further highlights the company's effective management and strategic growth initiatives. For the quarter, the basic EPS was reported at USD 0.77, up from USD 0.25 in the prior year, while the diluted EPS rose to USD 0.76, compared to USD 0.25 previously.
The weighted average number of common shares outstanding saw a slight increase, with 5,309,000 shares basic and 5,353,000 shares diluted, compared to 5,292,000 and 5,325,000 shares respectively from the previous year. This slight increase in share count reflects the company’s ongoing equity adjustments and strategic financial management.
AMREP Corporation, through its subsidiaries, remains a significant player in the real estate development and homebuilding sectors in New Mexico. The company’s substantial land holdings and its reputation as an award-winning homebuilder continue to drive its financial success. AMREP’s results demonstrate the positive impact of its strategic growth and operational efficiencies, contributing to its strong performance in the first quarter.
However, the company notes that financial results can fluctuate significantly from period to period due to various factors, including the nature and timing of specific transactions and the type and location of land or homes sold. As such, past performance may not always be indicative of future results. AMREP emphasizes the importance of considering these variables when evaluating its financial performance and future outlook.