Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (MMI), a leading national brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2023. The company's total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $166.2 million, compared to $262.4 million for the same period in 2022. For the full year 2023, total revenue was $645.9 million, a decrease from $1,301.7 million in 2022. The company also reported a net loss of $34.0 million for 2023, compared to a net income of $104.2 million in 2022.
Hessam Nadji, President, and CEO of Marcus & Millichap, commented on the results, stating, "Our fourth quarter results continued to reflect the ongoing market disruption created by the Fed’s fight against inflation and persistent interest rate volatility impacting real estate valuations." He added, "We continue to take advantage of our leading brand and strong financial position to leverage the current period by attracting leading professionals, pursuing strategic investments and acquisitions, and enhancing our technology."
Nadji also provided insight into the company's outlook, saying, "Looking ahead, uncertainty regarding the timing and scale of the Fed’s plan to lower interest rates continues to weigh on investor motivation. We believe the eventual Fed shift, coupled with growing evidence of an economic soft landing will become catalysts to an increase in transactions and release of pent-up demand held by investors waiting for clarity."
The company's financial results indicated a decrease in real estate brokerage commissions revenue, attributed to a decline in transactions and a decrease in financing fees. Additionally, the company experienced an increase in total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Despite the challenges, Marcus & Millichap remains optimistic about its long-term growth prospects. The company highlighted key factors that may influence its business in 2024, including volatility in transactional activity and investor sentiment, risks of a potential recession, increase in operating expenses, and global geopolitical uncertainty.
Marcus & Millichap's shares have moved -1.1% and are currently trading at a price of $39.51.
For more information, the company's full 8-K submission is available here.
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (M) | $815 | $806 | $717 | $1,296 | $1,302 | $742 |
| Interest Income (M) | $0 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Operating Margins | 14% | 12% | 7% | 15% | 11% | -5% |
| Net Margins | 11% | 10% | 6% | 11% | 8% | -2% |
| Net Income (M) | $87 | $77 | $43 | $142 | $104 | -$16 |
| Depreciation & Amort. (M) | $2 | $8 | $11 | $12 | $13 | $14 |
| Diluted Shares (M) | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 |
| Earnings Per Share | $2.22 | $1.95 | $1.08 | $3.55 | $2.59 | -$0.41 |
| EPS Growth | n/a | -12.16% | -44.62% | 228.7% | -27.04% | -115.83% |
| Avg. Price | $34.0 | $34.67 | $29.59 | $38.35 | $44.27 | $39.96 |
| P/E Ratio | 15.25 | 17.78 | 27.4 | 10.74 | 16.96 | -97.46 |
| Free Cash Flow (M) | $111 | $16 | $31 | $249 | $2 | -$73 |
| CAPEX (M) | $6 | $9 | $7 | $7 | $12 | $11 |
| Current Ratio | 4.0 | 4.03 | 3.57 | 2.7 | 3.47 | 3.77 |
Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm, appears to be facing significant challenges that may lead to an overvaluation of its stock at the current price of $39.51.
Growth factors present a mixed picture. On the positive side, the company is increasing its capital expenditures at a rate of 7.9%. However, Marcus & Millichap's revenues are declining at a rate of -1.7%, which is a worrying trend. The company's operating margins have consistently averaged 9.0% over the last 6 years, significantly lower than the industry average of 18.64%. Additionally, the earnings per share have seen a concerning decline over the last 6 years, with an annualized growth rate of -28.4%.
When considering value factors, the firm's free cash flows average $56.25 million over the last 5 years. However, the compounded average growth rate over this period is -19.1%, indicating a concerning trend. Moreover, the year-on-year growth variability coefficient of 337.48% suggests a high level of instability in the company's free cash flows, which could impact its long-term financial stability and valuation.
