Clipper Realty Inc. (CLPR) Falls Short of Q4 FFO and Revenue Expectations

Clipper Realty Inc. Reports Q4 FFO Below Expectations

Clipper Realty Inc. (CLPR) announced quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.04 per share, which fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. In comparison, the company reported FFO of $0.19 per share during the same period last year. These results exclude one-time items.

This quarter's FFO result was 63.64% lower than analysts anticipated. In the previous quarter, Clipper Realty was projected to deliver FFO of $0.10 per share but actually achieved $0.13, surpassing expectations by 30%.

Over the past four quarters, Clipper Realty has exceeded consensus FFO estimates three times.

Operating within the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector, Clipper Realty posted revenues of $37.07 million for the quarter ending December 2025, missing the consensus estimate by 2.7%. This figure is down from $38.05 million in revenue a year earlier. The company has not surpassed revenue estimates in any of the last four quarters.

The direction of Clipper Realty’s stock price in the near term will likely depend on management’s insights shared during the earnings call, as well as future FFO projections.

Since the start of the year, Clipper Realty’s share price has declined approximately 10.2%, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.5% over the same period.

What Lies Ahead for Clipper Realty?

Although Clipper Realty has trailed the broader market so far this year, investors are now considering the company’s next steps.

While there is no definitive answer, one useful indicator is the company’s FFO outlook, which includes both current consensus estimates for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to those forecasts.

Historical data shows a strong link between short-term stock performance and trends in estimate revisions. Investors can monitor these changes themselves or utilize established tools such as the Zacks Rank, which has a proven record of leveraging estimate revisions.

Prior to this earnings announcement, Clipper Realty’s estimate revision trend was positive. Although these projections may shift following the latest results, the current outlook gives the stock a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting it could outperform the market in the near term.

It will be important to watch how estimates for the next quarters and the current fiscal year evolve. At present, the consensus calls for FFO of $0.07 per share on $39.3 million in revenue for the next quarter, and $0.57 per share on $159.4 million in revenue for the full fiscal year.

Investors should also consider the broader industry outlook, as it can significantly affect individual stock performance. The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry currently ranks in the bottom 38% of over 250 Zacks industries. Research indicates that the top half of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom half by more than two to one.

Other Financial Sector Updates

Elsewhere in the Zacks Finance sector, CION Investment Corporation (CION) has yet to release its results for the quarter ending December 2025, which are expected on March 12.

CION is projected to report quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, reflecting an 11.4% increase from the same period last year. The consensus EPS estimate has remained stable over the past month.

Revenue for CION Investment Corporation is anticipated to be $54.83 million, a 5.3% decrease compared to the prior year’s quarter.

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