Gladstone Land (LAND) Q1 2026 Earnings
Reported May 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET · SEC Source
Q1 26 EPS
$-0.24
MISS 6.67%
Est. $-0.23
Q1 26 Revenue
$16.6M
BEAT +16.82%
Est. $14.2M
vs S&P Since Q1 26
-11.6%
TRAILING MARKET
LAND -9.7% vs S&P +1.9%
Market Reaction
Did LAND Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Gladstone Land delivered a mixed first quarter for fiscal 2026, posting revenue of $16.55 million that topped the $14.17 million consensus by 16.82%, while its loss per share of $0.24 came in slightly worse than the $0.23 estimate, a miss of 6.67%, a… Read more Gladstone Land delivered a mixed first quarter for fiscal 2026, posting revenue of $16.55 million that topped the $14.17 million consensus by 16.82%, while its loss per share of $0.24 came in slightly worse than the $0.23 estimate, a miss of 6.67%, as the farmland REIT continued to navigate a structurally uneven earnings calendar. Revenue slipped 1.5% year over year, and the composition shift told much of the story: fixed base cash rents fell by $2.40 million due to farm sales and vacancies, but participation rent surged roughly $4.40 million to $4.90 million, driven by an early bonus payment from a pistachio processor tied to the 2025 harvest. That timing dynamic, which analysts have noted makes interim quarters difficult to evaluate, is set to persist through 2026, with management guiding that a substantial majority of full-year revenue and earnings will concentrate in the fourth quarter, consistent with last year's pattern. AFFO per share improved 35.1% year over year to $0.08, offering a somewhat brighter read beneath the headline loss.
Key Takeaways
- • Early 2025 Pistachio Bonus Payment drove $4.4 million increase in participation rent and $1.9 million net income from crop sales
- • Timing shift in revenue recognition toward Q4 due to Repositioned Farms with participation-based lease structures
- • Interest expense declined due to debt repayments and redemption of Series D Term Preferred Stock
- • Interest patronage of approximately $1.4 million resulted in 21.0% reduction (approximately 95 basis points) to interest rate on Farm Credit borrowings
- • Cash flows from operations increased approximately $4.8 million year-over-year
LAND Forward Guidance & Outlook
The company expects a substantial majority of its 2026 revenue and earnings to be recognized in the fourth quarter, consistent with 2025, due to the timing dynamics of participation rents on Repositioned Farms. Additional revenue from the 2025 pistachio harvest is expected to be recognized later in 2026 as remaining marketing bonus payments are settled. Management views the modified lease arrangements as temporary and continues to target a return to more traditional lease structures with fixed base rents. Market trends for pistachios and almonds remain favorable with strong demand and stable-to-improved year-over-year pricing. The company maintains over $145 million in immediately available capital and more than $110 million in unencumbered properties.
LAND YoY Financials
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings
“We had a successful 2025 harvest on the farms where we oversee the growing operations, although the full financial impact has not yet been reflected in our results, as a significant portion of the revenue from the 2025 pistachio harvest is expected to be recognized later in 2026 following the completion of the marketing period. Market trends for pistachios and almonds, our two primary nut crop exposures on our Repositioned Farms, remain favorable, with strong demand and stable-to-improved year-over-year pricing for both crops. We view the recent lease modifications as temporary and continue to target a return to more traditional lease structures that include fixed base rents. In the meantime, we remain focused on enhancing the long-term viability of our farms by pursuing opportunities to acquire additional water resources at below-market prices, further strengthening water security for our farms and growers. Our balance sheet remains in excellent condition, with nearly 100% of our outstanding debt at fixed interest rates. We also continue to maintain strong liquidity, including over $145 million in immediately available capital and more than $110 million in unencumbered properties that could be pledged as additional collateral, if needed.”
— David Gladstone, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release
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LAND Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 MISS | $-0.23 | $-0.24 | -6.67% | $16.6M | +16.82% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $0.13 | $-0.05 | -137.88% | $41.5M | +27.55% |
| FY Full Year | — | $-0.29 | — | $88.3M | — |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $-0.21 | $-0.11 | +46.34% | $17.8M | +17.91% |
| Q2 25 MISS | $-0.18 | $-0.38 | -111.11% | $12.3M | -21.30% |