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Elme Communities(ELME)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
ELME•NYSE•REIT / Real Estate
$1.56
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutElme Communities owns and operates uniquely positioned real estate assets in the Washington Metro area. Backed by decades of experience, expertise and ambition, we create value by transforming insights into strategy and strategy into action. As of October 29, 2020, the Company's portfolio of 45 properties includes approximately 3.7 million square feet of commercial space and 6,863 multifamily apartment units. These 45 properties consist of 22 multifamily properties,15 office properties, and 8 retail centers. Our shares trade on the NYSE. With a track record of driving returns and delivering satisfaction, we are a trusted authority in one of the nation's most competitive real estate markets.Show more
- Revenue$0-100.0%
- FFO-$76M-191.8%
- FFO/Share-0.86-191.6%
- FFO Payout-83.83%-209.1%
- FFO per Share-0.86-191.6%
- ROE-23.34%-1891.8%
- ROA-7.79%-1012.9%
ELME Price & Volume
Elme Communities (ELME) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Portfolio Divestiture Creates Significant Liquidity Drag
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Capital deployment execution risk
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Elme Communities is currently navigating a complex structural transition following the divestiture of its legacy commercial portfolio, which has left the company with a massive $1.3 billion cash position.
- While this liquidity provides a fortress balance sheet, the lack of immediate deployment into high-yielding multifamily assets creates a significant drag on per-share returns and overall profitability.
- Investors should monitor the company's ability to recycle this capital effectively, as the current 2025Q4 negative $185.7 million revenue figure underscores the volatility inherent in this ongoing operational pivot.
Verdict Logic
while the company holds a fortress balance sheet with $1.3 billion in cash, the lack of immediate deployment into income-producing assets and the recent 2025Q4 net loss of $22.4 million warrant a cautious wait-and-see approach.
ELME Growth Metrics
Elme Communities (ELME) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-100%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1076.54%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1069.73%
Return on Capital
10 Years0.72%
5 Years-2.03%
3 Years-3.35%
Last Year-10.13%
ELME Recent Earnings
Elme Communities (ELME) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (45%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 11, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.05-120.8%
$0.24
Rev
—
$25M
Q2 2026
Mar 26, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.26-213.0%
$0.23
Rev
$186M-527.1%
$43M
Q2 2026
Mar 19, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.25-651.4%
$0.03
Rev
$186M-838.2%
$25M
Q4 2025
Oct 23, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.22-4.3%
$0.23
Rev
$62M+42.8%
$43M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 11, 2026 | $0.05vs $0.24-120.8% | —vs $25M |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.26vs $0.23-213.0% | $186Mvs $43M-527.1% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.25vs $0.03-651.4% | $186Mvs $25M-838.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.22vs $0.23-4.3% | $62Mvs $43M+42.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Elme Communities (ELME)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.56 | $138.62M | -0.89 | -100% | — | -23.34% | 46.36% | |
| $41.24 | $13.44B | 36.50 | 2.42% | 28.6% | 12.37% | — | |
| $77.31 | $3.75B | 25.60 | 12.93% | 36.76% | 9.78% | — | |
| $17.35 | $4.09B | 72.29 | 2.76% | 7.27% | 1.35% | — | |
| $28.94 | $734.45M | -22.97 | -3.24% | -12.67% | -10.13% | — | |
| $14.87 | $279.89M | -22.53 | 1.46% | -12.52% | -6.77% | — |
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Elme Communities (ELME) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
ELME SEC Filings & Documents
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ELME Frequently Asked Questions
Elme Communities (ELME) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
How fast is Elme Communities growing?
Elme Communities (ELME) saw revenue decline by 100.0% over the past year.
Is ELME profitable?
Elme Communities (ELME) reported a net loss of $154.2M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does ELME pay dividends?
Yes, Elme Communities (ELME) pays a dividend with a yield of 46.36%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is ELME's return on equity?
Elme Communities (ELME) has a return on equity (ROE) of -23.3%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Industry Metrics
What is Elme Communities's FFO?
Elme Communities (ELME) generated Funds From Operations (FFO) of $-28.9M in the trailing twelve months. FFO is the primary profitability metric for REITs.
Is ELME a good dividend stock?
Elme Communities (ELME) offers a 46.36% dividend yield, which is attractive for income investors. REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders.