Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (the “Company”, “Marcus &
Millichap”, or “MMI”) (NYSE: MMI), a leading national real estate
services firm specializing in commercial real estate investment
sales, financing, research and advisory services, reported its
third quarter results today.
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights Compared to Third Quarter
2023
- Total revenue of $168.5 million, compared to $162.0
million
- Brokerage commissions of $142.0 million,
compared to $139.8 million
- Private Client Market brokerage revenue of
$87.5 million, compared to $91.5 million
- Middle Market and Larger Transaction Market
brokerage revenue of $49.3 million, compared to $42.8 million
- Financing fees of $20.6 million, compared to
$17.3 million
- Net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.14 per common share, diluted,
compared to net loss of $9.2 million, or $0.24 per common share,
diluted
- Adjusted EBITDA1 increased by $6.6 million to approximately
breakeven
Nine Months 2024 Highlights Compared to Nine Months
2023
- Total revenue of $456.0 million, compared to $479.7
million
- Brokerage commissions of $386.9 million,
compared to $415.2 million
- Private Client Market brokerage revenue of
$245.5 million, compared to $278.2 million
- Middle Market and Larger Transaction Market
brokerage revenue of $126.1 million, compared to $121.8
million
- Financing fees of $53.3 million, compared to
$51.0 million
- Net loss of $20.9 million, or $0.54 per common share, diluted,
compared to net loss of $23.8 million, or $0.61 per common share,
diluted
- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $(8.7) million, compared to $(15.1)
million
“We are pleased to report an improvement in our third quarter
results. We believe this progress reflects the start of the return
of capital to the market and the successful implementation of
various internal initiatives. It also suggests early signs of
market stabilization and increased investor activity,” stated
Hessam Nadji, Marcus & Millichap’s president and chief
executive officer.
Mr. Nadji continued, “Market sentiment improved in September
thanks to the Fed’s decisive first move on lowering the short-term
rate; however, long-term rates have risen once again thanks to a
stronger-than-expected labor market and the election outcome. We
anticipate the path of sales and financing volume improvements to
remain inconsistent as a result, but continue on a solid positive
trend. Record capital on the sideline coupled with price
adjustments over the last two years are motivating buyers to
re-enter the market while more sellers are motivated to sell
assets. We believe our disciplined approach to platform investments
and expense management, combined with our strong capital position,
sets us up well for the future. We are committed to leveraging our
proprietary technology and strategic initiatives to drive growth
and maintain our leadership in the market.”
____________________________ 1 Please refer to the
reconciliation of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures at the end of
this release for more information.
Third Quarter 2024 Results Compared to Third Quarter
2023
Total revenue for the third quarter 2024 was $168.5 million, an
increase of 4.0% compared to $162.0 million for the same period in
the prior year.
For real estate brokerage commissions, revenue was $142.0
million, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period in the
prior year. The increase was primarily attributed to a 14.7%
increase in total sales volume, partially offset by a 22 basis
point decrease in the average commission rate earned compared to
the third quarter 2023. Private Client Market revenue decreased by
4.3%, while the combined Middle Market and Larger Transaction
Market revenue increased by 15.1%.
For financing fees, revenue was $20.6 million, an increase of
19.3% compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase
was primarily attributed to a 12.0% increase in total financing
volume and a two basis point increase in the average fee rate
compared to third quarter of 2023.
Total operating expenses for the third quarter 2024 were $180.0
million, compared to $177.5 million for the same period in the
prior year. The change was primarily due to an increase of $1.5
million in selling, general and administrative expenses. Cost of
services as a percentage of total revenue decreased by 240 basis
points to 62.2% compared to the same period during the prior
year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third
quarter 2024 were $70.7 million, compared to $69.2 million for the
same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an
increase in personnel costs, partially offset by a reduction in
marketing support provided to our investment sales and financing
professionals.
Net loss for the third quarter 2024 was $5.4 million, or $0.14
per common share, diluted, compared to a net loss of $9.2 million,
or $0.24 per common share, diluted, for the same period in the
prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter 2024 increased by
$6.6 million to approximately breakeven, primarily as a result of
the decrease in operating loss.
Nine Months 2024 Results Compared to Nine Months 2023
Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were
$456.0 million, compared to $479.7 million for the same period in
the prior year, a decrease of $23.7 million, or 4.9%. Total
operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024
decreased by 5.0% to $495.6 million compared to $521.9 million for
the same period in the prior year. Cost of services as a percentage
of total revenue decreased by 150 basis points to 61.3%, compared
to the first nine months of 2023. The Company’s net loss for the
nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $20.9 million, or $0.54
per common share, diluted, compared to $23.8 million, or $0.61 per
common share, diluted, for the same period in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2024
decreased to $(8.7) million, from $(15.1) million for the same
period in the prior year. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had
1,678 investment sales and financing professionals, compared to
1,820 at the end of the same period last year.
Capital Allocation
On August 1, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a semi-annual
regular dividend of $0.25 per share, which was paid on October 4,
2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on
September 16, 2024.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company
repurchased 16,900 shares of common stock at an average price of
$32.77 per share for a total price of $0.6 million. Since August
2022, the Company has repurchased and retired 2,141,422 shares of
common stock at an average price of $32.24 per share for a total
price of $69.0 million.
After accounting for shares repurchased through November 5,
2024, Marcus & Millichap has approximately $71.0 million
available to repurchase shares under its program. No time limit has
been established for the completion of the program, and the
repurchases are expected to be executed from time-to-time, through
open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions,
including through Rule 10b5-1 plans, subject to general business
and market conditions and other investment opportunities.
Business Outlook
Investor activity increased following the Federal Reserve
interest rate reduction in September, but the market is still
impacted by long-term interest rate volatility as well as
navigating price discovery and the bid/ask spread. These dynamics
continue to expand marketing and transaction execution timelines
and challenge the productivity of our salesforce in the near term.
Transaction velocity has improved and momentum remains positive;
however, continued gains in trading and financing volumes will
likely take time to return to long-term averages. Price
adjustments, distressed situations and maturing loans could also
boost transactional velocity in the quarters ahead. Over the
long-term, real estate demand is expected to return sales and
financing volumes to higher than current levels given the record
capital on the sideline and key advantages of real estate
investments. Accordingly, the Company believes it remains
well-positioned to achieve long-term growth.
The Company benefits from its experienced management team,
infrastructure investments, industry-leading market research and
proprietary technology. The size and fragmentation of the Private
Client Market continues to offer long-term growth opportunities
through consolidation. This highly fragmented market segment
consistently accounts for over 80% of all U.S. commercial property
transactions and over 60% of the commission pool. The top 10
brokerage firms led by MMI had an estimated 22% share of this
segment by transaction count in 2023.
Key factors that may influence the Company’s business during the
remainder of 2024 include:
- Volatility in transactional activity and investor sentiment
driven by:
- The elevated and still volatile cost of debt
capital
- Persistent bid-ask spread between buyers and
sellers
- Risks of a potential recession or
inflationary pressure and their unfavorable impact to commercial
real estate space demand
- Potential tax and other policy changes which
may influence transaction velocity and/or future fluctuations in
sales and financing activity
- Increase in operating expenses driven by
labor costs, insurance, taxes and cost of materials
- Local market factors such as pockets of overbuilding and
legislative measures unfavorable for real estate investing
- The necessity to stay competitive by investing in technology,
talent acquisition and retention, internal and industry events
- Global geopolitical uncertainty, which may cause investors to
refrain from transacting
- The potential for acquisition activity and subsequent
integration
- Clarity on the election outcome and the need to put capital to
work after two years of subdued investment activity bode well for
recovery in our business
Webcast and Call Information
Marcus & Millichap will host a live webcast today to discuss
the financial results at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time/10:30 a.m. Eastern
Time. The webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations
section of Marcus & Millichap's website at
ir.marcusmillichap.com and will be archived upon completion of the
call. The Company encourages the use of the webcast due to
potential extended wait times to access the conference call via
dial-in.
For those unable to access the webcast, callers from the United
States and Canada should dial 1-877-407-9208 ten minutes prior to
the scheduled call time. International callers should dial
1-201-493-6784.
Replay Information
For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a
telephonic replay of the call will also be available from 1:30 p.m.
Eastern Time on Friday, November 8, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Time on Friday, November 16, 2024 by dialing 1-844-512-2921 in the
United States and Canada or 1-412-317-6671 internationally and
entering passcode 13747588.
About Marcus & Millichap, Inc.
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading national real estate
services firm specializing in commercial real estate investment
sales, financing services, research and advisory services. As of
September 30, 2024, the Company had 1,678 investment sales and
financing professionals in more than 80 offices who provide
investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers
of commercial real estate. The Company also offers market research,
consulting and advisory services to its clients. Marcus &
Millichap, Inc. closed 5,351 transactions during the nine months
ended September 30, 2024, with a sales volume of $31.2 billion. For
additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This release includes forward-looking statements, including our
expectations regarding the long-term outlook of the commercial real
estate transaction market, and our positioning within it, our
belief relating to the Company’s long-term growth, our assessment
of the key factors influencing the Company’s business outlook,
including the expectation for future interest rate cuts and likely
impact of such cuts on commercial real estate demand, and the
execution of our capital return program, including a semi-annual
dividend and stock repurchase program. We have based these
forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and
projections about future events and financial trends affecting the
financial condition of our business. Forward-looking statements
should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results
and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at,
or by, which such performance or results may be achieved.
Forward-looking statements are based on information available at
the time those statements are made and/or management’s good faith
belief as of that time with respect to future events and are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in
or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors
that could cause such differences include, but are not limited
to:
- general uncertainty in the capital markets, a worsening of
economic conditions, and the rate and pace of economic recovery
following an economic downturn;
- changes in our business operations;
- market trends in the commercial real estate market or the
general economy, including the impact of inflation and changes to
interest rates;
- our ability to attract and retain qualified senior executives,
managers, and investment sales and financing professionals;
- the impact of forgivable loans and related expense resulting
from the recruitment and retention of agents;
- the effects of increased competition on our business;
- our ability to successfully enter new markets or increase our
market share;
- our ability to successfully expand our services and businesses
and to manage any such expansions;
- our ability to retain existing clients and develop new
clients;
- our ability to keep pace with changes in technology;
- any business interruption or technology failure, including
cybersecurity risks and ransomware attacks, and any related impact
on our reputation;
- changes in interest rates, availability of capital, tax laws,
employment laws, or other government regulation affecting our
business, in each case as may be impacted by the 2024 U.S.
presidential election;
- our ability to successfully identify, negotiate, execute, and
integrate accretive acquisitions; and
- other risk factors included under “Risk Factors” in our most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In addition, in this release, the words “believe,” “may,”
“will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “goal,”
“expect,” “predict,” “potential,” “should,” and similar
expressions, as they relate to our Company, our business and our
management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In
light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events
and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or
implied in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
release. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or
changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information,
except to the extent required by applicable laws. If we update one
or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn
that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other
forward-looking statements. We have not filed our Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) for the quarter ended September 30,
2024. As a result, all financial results described in this release
should be considered preliminary, and are subject to change to
reflect any necessary adjustments or changes in accounting
estimates, that are identified prior to the time we file our Form
10-Q.
MARCUS & MILLICHAP,
INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per
share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue:
Real estate brokerage commissions
$
141,970
$
139,817
$
386,868
$
415,193
Financing fees
20,582
17,257
53,303
51,021
Other revenue
5,959
4,952
15,811
13,470
Total revenue
168,511
162,026
455,982
479,684
Operating expenses:
Cost of services
104,754
104,628
279,703
301,218
Selling, general and administrative
70,672
69,192
204,591
210,321
Depreciation and amortization
4,550
3,637
11,301
10,312
Total operating expenses
179,976
177,457
495,595
521,851
Operating loss
(11,465
)
(15,431
)
(39,613
)
(42,167
)
Other income, net
5,321
4,422
15,701
14,122
Interest expense
(208
)
(241
)
(611
)
(672
)
Loss before benefit for income taxes
(6,352
)
(11,250
)
(24,523
)
(28,717
)
Benefit for income taxes
(967
)
(2,010
)
(3,613
)
(4,915
)
Net loss
$
(5,385
)
$
(9,240
)
$
(20,910
)
$
(23,802
)
Net loss per share:
Basic
$
(0.14
)
$
(0.24
)
$
(0.54
)
$
(0.61
)
Diluted
$
(0.14
)
$
(0.24
)
$
(0.54
)
$
(0.61
)
Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic
38,762
38,492
38,629
38,740
Diluted
38,762
38,492
38,629
38,740
MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC. KEY
OPERATING METRICS SUMMARY (Unaudited)
Total sales volume was approximately $12.0 billion for the three
months ended September 30, 2024, encompassing 1,987 transactions
consisting of $8.5 billion for real estate brokerage (1,331
transactions), $2.1 billion for financing (318 transactions) and
$1.4 billion in other transactions, including consulting and
advisory services (338 transactions). Total sales volume was
approximately $31.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30,
2024, encompassing 5,351 transactions consisting of $21.4 billion
for real estate brokerage (3,705 transactions), $5.6 billion for
financing (824 transactions) and $4.2 billion in other
transactions, including consulting and advisory services (822
transactions). As of September 30, 2024, the Company had 1,574
investment sales professionals and 104 financing professionals. Key
metrics for real estate brokerage and financing activities
(excluding other transactions) are as follows:
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
Real Estate Brokerage
2024
2023
2024
2023
Average Number of Investment Sales
Professionals
1,589
1,733
1,616
1,757
Average Number of Transactions per
Investment Sales Professional
0.84
0.79
2.29
2.31
Average Commission per Transaction
$
106,664
$
102,731
$
104,418
$
102,214
Average Commission Rate
1.66
%
1.88
%
1.81
%
1.88
%
Average Transaction Size (in
thousands)
$
6,407
$
5,462
$
5,764
$
5,442
Total Number of Transactions
1,331
1,361
3,705
4,062
Total Sales Volume (in millions)
$
8,527
$
7,433
$
21,357
$
22,107
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
Financing (1)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Average Number of Financing
Professionals
103
96
101
95
Average Number of Transactions per
Financing Professional
3.09
2.88
8.16
8.83
Average Fee per Transaction
$
50,351
$
50,062
$
49,725
$
49,606
Average Fee Rate
0.75
%
0.73
%
0.73
%
0.79
%
Average Transaction Size (in
thousands)
$
6,712
$
6,904
$
6,818
$
6,288
Total Number of Transactions
318
276
824
839
Total Financing Volume (in millions)
$
2,134
$
1,906
$
5,618
$
5,276
(1)
Operating metrics exclude certain
financing fees not directly associated to transactions.
The following table sets forth the number of transactions, sales
volume and revenue by commercial real estate market segment for
real estate brokerage:
Three Months Ended September
30,
2024
2023
Change
Real Estate Brokerage
Number
Volume
Revenue
Number
Volume
Revenue
Number
Volume
Revenue
(in millions)
(in thousands)
(in millions)
(in thousands)
(in millions)
(in thousands)
<$1 million
203
$
109
$
5,183
208
$
122
$
5,511
(5
)
$
(13
)
$
(328
)
Private Client Market ($1 – <$10
million)
957
3,037
87,494
1,014
3,344
91,466
(57
)
(307
)
(3,972
)
Middle Market ($10 – <$20 million)
88
1,229
19,402
75
1,002
18,647
13
227
755
Larger Transaction Market (≥$20
million)
83
4,152
29,891
64
2,965
24,193
19
$
1,187
$
5,698
1,331
$
8,527
$
141,970
1,361
$
7,433
$
139,817
(30
)
$
1,094
$
2,153
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2024
2023
Change
Real Estate Brokerage
Number
Volume
Revenue
Number
Volume
Revenue
Number
Volume
Revenue
(in millions)
(in thousands)
(in millions)
(in thousands)
(in millions)
(in thousands)
<$1 million
596
$
328
$
15,299
600
$
358
$
15,214
(4
)
$
(30
)
$
85
Private Client Market ($1 – <$10
million)
2,687
8,526
245,473
3,054
10,169
278,207
(367
)
(1,643
)
(32,734
)
Middle Market ($10 – <$20 million)
226
3,113
53,630
218
2,923
53,440
8
190
190
Larger Transaction Market (≥$20
million)
196
9,390
72,466
190
8,657
68,332
6
$
733
$
4,134
3,705
$
21,357
$
386,868
4,062
$
22,107
$
415,193
(357
)
$
(750
)
$
(28,325
)
MARCUS & MILLICHAP,
INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(in thousands, except for
shares and par value)
September 30, 2024
(unaudited)
December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted
cash
$
172,717
$
170,753
Commissions receivable
19,195
16,171
Prepaid expenses
7,698
8,813
Income tax receivable
9,743
9,299
Marketable debt securities,
available-for-sale (amortized cost of $126,130 and $169,018
at September 30, 2024 and December 31,
2023, respectively, and $0 allowance for credit losses)
126,083
168,881
Advances and loans, net
10,142
3,574
Other assets, current
10,967
16,203
Total current assets
356,545
393,694
Property and equipment, net
26,752
27,450
Operating lease right-of-use assets,
net
84,621
90,058
Marketable debt securities,
available-for-sale (amortized cost of $50,725 and $69,538 at
September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
respectively, and $0 allowance for credit losses)
50,208
67,459
Assets held in rabbi trust
12,181
10,838
Deferred tax assets, net
50,127
46,930
Goodwill and other intangible assets,
net
46,822
51,183
Advances and loans, net
180,885
175,827
Other assets, non-current
25,573
14,972
Total assets
$
833,714
$
878,411
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
12,618
$
8,126
Deferred compensation and commissions
48,419
55,769
Operating lease liabilities
18,152
18,336
Accrued bonuses and other employee related
expenses
16,988
19,119
Other liabilities, current
17,046
3,919
Total current liabilities
113,223
105,269
Deferred compensation and commissions
28,581
47,771
Operating lease liabilities
66,686
69,407
Other liabilities, non-current
7,496
10,690
Total liabilities
215,986
233,137
Commitments and contingencies
—
—
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value:
Authorized shares – 25,000,000; issued and
outstanding shares – none at September 30,
2024 and December 31, 2023,
respectively
—
—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value:
Authorized shares – 150,000,000; issued
and outstanding shares – 38,823,704 and
38,412,484 at September 30, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, respectively
4
4
Additional paid-in capital
166,999
153,740
Retained earnings
450,590
492,298
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss)
135
(768
)
Total stockholders’ equity
617,728
645,274
Total liabilities and stockholders’
equity
$
833,714
$
878,411
MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC. OTHER
INFORMATION (Unaudited)
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Adjusted EBITDA, which the Company defines as net loss before
(i) interest income and other, including net realized gains
(losses) on marketable debt securities, available-for-sale and
cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, (ii) interest expense,
(iii) benefit for income taxes, (iv) depreciation and amortization,
and (v) stock-based compensation. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA
in its business operations to evaluate the performance of its
business, develop budgets and measure its performance against those
budgets, among other things. The Company also believes that
analysts and investors use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental
measure to evaluate its overall operating performance. However,
Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as a supplemental metric
and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for
analysis of the Company’s results as reported under U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company finds
Adjusted EBITDA to be a useful management metric to assist in
evaluating performance, because Adjusted EBITDA eliminates items
related to capital structure, taxes and non-cash items. Considering
the foregoing limitations, the Company does not rely solely on
Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure and also considers its
U.S. GAAP results. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of the
Company’s financial performance under U.S. GAAP and should not be
considered as an alternative to net loss, operating income or any
other measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because
Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in the same manner by all
companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled
measures used by other companies.
A reconciliation of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP
financial measure, net loss, to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows (in
thousands):
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net loss
$
(5,385
)
$
(9,240
)
$
(20,910
)
$
(23,802
)
Adjustments:
Interest income and other(1)
(4,498
)
(4,721
)
(13,806
)
(13,201
)
Interest expense
208
241
611
672
Benefit for income taxes
(967
)
(2,010
)
(3,613
)
(4,915
)
Depreciation and amortization
4,550
3,637
11,301
10,312
Stock-based compensation
6,071
5,446
17,755
15,808
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(21
)
$
(6,647
)
$
(8,662
)
$
(15,126
)
(1)
Other includes net realized losses on
marketable debt securities, available-for-sale.
Glossary of Terms
- Private Client Market: transactions with values from $1 million
to up to but less than $10 million
- Middle Market: transactions with values from $10 million to up
to but less than $20 million
- Larger Transaction Market: transactions with values of $20
million and above
- Acquisitions: acquisition of businesses accounted for as a
business combination in accordance with generally accepted
accounting standards
Certain Adjusted Metrics
Real Estate Brokerage
Following are actual and as adjusted metrics excluding any large
transactions in our real estate brokerage business in excess of
$300 million:
Three Months Ended September 30,
2024
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
(actual)
(as adjusted)
(actual)
(as adjusted)
Total Sales Volume Increase (Decrease)
14.7
%
14.7
%
(3.4
)%
(3.4
)%
Average Commission Rate Decrease
(11.7
)%
(11.7
)%
(3.7
)%
(3.7
)%
Average Transaction Size Increase
17.3
%
17.3
%
5.9
%
5.9
%
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