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Tejon Ranch Co.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income attributable rose: Net income attributable to common stockholders was $3.3 million, or $0.12 per share basic and diluted, up $1.6 million from $1.7 million, or $0.06 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Revenue and other income rose: Revenues and other income, including equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures, totaled $25.0 million, up $10.3 million from $14.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $10.4 million: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $10.4 million, up $5.1 million from $5.3 million in the third quarter of 2025. Stock compensation of $527,000 was excluded from the measure. Source
  • Mineral resources revenue rose 24.9%: Mineral resources revenues rose 24.9% to $4.0 million from $3.2 million. Segment operating income rose 57.5% to $1.7 million from $1.1 million. Source
  • Farming revenue rose to $12.6 million: Farming revenues were $12.6 million, compared with $4.3 million, mainly from higher crop sales, $2.6 million of pricing adjustments on prior-year pistachio sales, and $3.9 million of crop insurance proceeds. Source
  • Corporate expenses declined: Corporate expenses, excluding share-based compensation adjustments, decreased 39.8% from the same quarter last year. Source
  • Liquidity about $74.4 million: Total liquidity was about $74.4 million at September 30, 2026, and total capital including debt was $591.3 million. Source
  • Sustainable earnings plan under way: Management said it is implementing a plan to create sustainable earnings growth by pursuing projects that clear its hurdles, committing capital based on available cash, and driving returns across 270,000 acres. Source

“We had a solid quarter. Revenue, net income and EBITDA all improved on a quarterly and year-to-date basis”

Matthew Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Building 1B delivery Sourcefirst quarter 2027certificate of occupancy in the first quarter of 2027Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: National Cement exercised its option to extend its lease term by 20 years, through 2047. Source
  • New: The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International broke ground on Phase II of the casino, including a 406-room hotel, a 2,800-seat venue, gaming space and restaurants. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net income attributable rose: Net income attributable to common stockholders was $3.3 million, or $0.12 per share basic and diluted, up $1.6 million from $1.7 million, or $0.06 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Revenue and other income rose: Revenues and other income, including equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures, totaled $25.0 million, up $10.3 million from $14.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $10.4 million: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $10.4 million, up $5.1 million from $5.3 million in the third quarter of 2025. Stock compensation of $527,000 was excluded from the measure. Source
  • Year-to-date gains had one-time help: Management said year-to-date earnings benefited from the absence of prior-year non-recurring costs and from an industrial land sale this year. Source

Segments and revenue mix

  • Commercial and industrial held steady: Commercial and industrial revenues were $3.2 million, and segment operating income including joint venture earnings was $4.0 million, both close to the prior-year period. Source
  • Mineral resources revenue rose 24.9%: Mineral resources revenues rose 24.9% to $4.0 million from $3.2 million. Segment operating income rose 57.5% to $1.7 million from $1.1 million. Source
  • Mineral resources nine-month growth: For the nine months, mineral resources revenues rose 27.6% to $9.3 million, and segment operating income rose 57.8% to $3.6 million. Source
  • Royalties and water sales contribute: Management said royalty revenues and water sales continued to contribute to the mineral resources segment's financial performance. Source
  • Multifamily revenue increased: Multifamily revenues were $924,000 against $181,000 a year earlier. Nine-month multifamily revenues were $2.5 million against $196,000. Source

“setting those aside, our individual operating segments generated steady growth over the same quarter last year”

Matthew Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer

Farming and crops

  • Farming revenue rose to $12.6 million: Farming revenues were $12.6 million, compared with $4.3 million, mainly from higher crop sales, $2.6 million of pricing adjustments on prior-year pistachio sales, and $3.9 million of crop insurance proceeds. Source
  • Farming operating income was positive: Farming operating income was $1.4 million, compared with an operating loss of $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Nine-month farming loss narrowed: For the nine months, farming revenues were $14.3 million against $6.5 million, and the segment operating loss narrowed to $0.2 million from $2.9 million. Source
  • Wine grape harvest moved into quarter: Management said warmer spring weather accelerated the wine grape harvest, which moved sales into the third quarter. Source
  • Almond revenue declined on carryover: Almond revenues fell $387,000, or 11.3%, because sales of the carryover crop were lower, which partly offset the farming increase. Source
  • Olive acreage reached about 300: Planting of an additional 150 acres of olives was completed in 2026, bringing total olive acreage to about 300 acres under the crop diversification strategy. Source

Costs and margins

  • Corporate expenses declined: Corporate expenses, excluding share-based compensation adjustments, decreased 39.8% from the same quarter last year. Source
  • Farming EBITDA before water costs rose: Adjusted Farming EBITDA before fixed water obligations was $2.6 million, against $0.4 million a year earlier. Fixed water obligations were $134,000, against $656,000. Source
  • Income tax expense rose: Income tax expense was $1.4 million in the third quarter, compared with a benefit of $1.0 million a year earlier. Source

“Big picture, we are implementing a plan to create sustainable earnings growth”

Matthew Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer

Demand, leasing and occupancy

  • Industrial portfolio fully leased: The TRCC industrial portfolio, held through joint ventures, covers 2.8 million square feet of GLA and remains 100% leased as of September 30, 2026. Source
  • Commercial portfolio 95% leased: The TRCC commercial portfolio, wholly owned and held through joint ventures, covers about 584,000 square feet of GLA and is 95% leased. Source
  • Outlets occupancy at 92%: Occupancy at the Outlets at Tejon was 92% at September 30, 2026. Source
  • Casino and Terra Vista add activity: Management said the Hard Rock Casino Tejon opening and continued Terra Vista leasing are adding to commercial activity at TRCC. Source

Capital, liquidity and balance sheet

  • Liquidity about $74.4 million: Total liquidity was about $74.4 million at September 30, 2026, and total capital including debt was $591.3 million. Source
  • Revolver balance edged up: The revolving line of credit stood at $94.4 million at September 30, 2026, up from $93.9 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Cash and securities declined: Cash and cash equivalents were $2.6 million and marketable securities were $6.2 million at September 30, 2026, down from $9.5 million and $15.4 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Book value per share rose: Book value per common share was $17.82 at September 30, 2026, up from $17.68 at June 30, 2026. Outstanding shares were 27,021,444. Source

Strategy and development

  • Sustainable earnings plan under way: Management said it is implementing a plan to create sustainable earnings growth by pursuing projects that clear its hurdles, committing capital based on available cash, and driving returns across 270,000 acres. Source
  • Dedeaux industrial joint venture: Building 1B, a roughly 510,500-square-foot Class A industrial building, is under construction through the Dedeaux Properties joint venture, in which the company holds a 60% economic interest. Source
  • Residential communities still advancing: The company continues to advance its proposed residential communities and expects to keep pursuing commercial and industrial development, directly and through joint ventures. Source
  • Joint venture investments increased: Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures were $42.9 million at September 30, 2026, up from $30.0 million at December 31, 2025. Equity in earnings was $2.3 million in the quarter. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Water sales when markets favorable: The company continues to evaluate water sales and will execute them when market conditions are favorable. Source

In management's words

“Nonetheless, our clear and unambiguous goal is to unlock with urgency the substantial value of our land and water assets for our shareholders”

Matthew Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer

Figures management reported

FigureReported
TRCC industrial portfolio GLA Source2.8 million square feet, 100% leased
TRCC commercial portfolio GLA Sourceapproximately 584,000 square feet, 95% leased
Outlets at Tejon occupancy Source92%
Olive acreage Sourceapproximately 300 acres
Landholding Source270,000 acres

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Warm spring weather adversely affected almond development and produced lower kernel weights, according to management. Source
  • External: Net income is expected to fluctuate with the timing of land sales, leasing activity, agricultural results and commodity prices. Source
  • External: Water market conditions are influenced by higher State Water Project allocations in 2026 and possible increased precipitation in 2027. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said Building 1B remains on track for an early 2027 delivery. Source
  • Not stated: Management said some implementation is already evident and that other initiatives will be announced as they occur. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.