Howard Hughes Q2 net income turns positive on Vantage acquisition

Howard Hughes Holdings

05/08/2026 21:30

Overview
US diversified holding company posted Q2 net income vs a year-ago loss, reflecting Vantage insurance acquisition
Master Planned Communities EBT grew 32% yr/yr, driven by strong land sales and pricing
Company issued $1 bln in preferred stock to Pershing Square to fund Vantage acquisition

Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or the full year

Result Drivers
VANTAGE ACQUISITION - Q2 results reflect partial-period contribution from newly acquired Vantage insurance platform
LAND SALES AND PRICING - Master Planned Communities EBT rose 32% yr/yr, driven by increased residential and commercial land sales and strong pricing
CONDO SALES - Strategic Developments segment benefited from completion and sale of The Park Ward Village units, generating $226.6 million net proceeds

Company press release: ID:nGNX23J36C

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
Q2 Net Income attributable
 
$158.40 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the real estate rental, development & operations peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Howard Hughes Holdings Inc is $97.50, about 48.5% above its August 4 closing price of $65.65
The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago

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