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Investing.com -- Shares of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI) climbed 9% as the company reported a significant revenue increase of 44.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. The commercial real estate services firm's financial results were bolstered by strong performance across brokerage commissions and financing fees.
The Calabasas-based company announced total revenue of $240.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, a marked improvement from $166.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Brokerage commissions rose to $202.8 million, up from $144.6 million, with particular strength in the Middle Market and Larger Transaction (JO:TCPJ) Market brokerage revenue, which surged 74.0%. Financing fees also saw a dramatic increase, jumping 96.6% to $31.2 million for the quarter.
Despite the yearly net loss, the fourth quarter's net income was a positive $8.5 million, or $0.22 per diluted common share, a turnaround from the net loss of $10.2 million, or a $0.27 loss per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter stood at $18.0 million, compared to a negative $4.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
For the full year 2024, Marcus & Millichap's total revenue reached $696.1 million, a 7.8% increase over the previous year's $645.9 million. The company narrowed its net loss to $12.4 million in 2024 from $34.0 million in 2023 and improved its adjusted EBITDA from negative $19.6 million to positive $9.4 million.
President and CEO Hessam Nadji attributed the robust quarterly performance to strategic initiatives and a resilient business model, as well as a favorable interest rate environment in the fall of 2024 that spurred transactions. While acknowledging the challenges of higher and volatile interest rates, Nadji expressed optimism about the company's long-term growth prospects, citing ongoing strategic acquisitions and a focus on technology and artificial intelligence as key priorities.
Looking ahead, Marcus & Millichap anticipates overcoming near-term market challenges, with the expectation that the commercial real estate transaction market will stabilize in the latter half of 2025. The company remains confident in its position, supported by its experienced management team, market research, proprietary technology, and the opportunity for consolidation within the highly fragmented Private Client Market.
Investors responded positively to the upbeat report, reflecting their confidence in Marcus & Millichap's ability to navigate the fluctuating real estate market and capitalize on long-term growth opportunities.
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