STRS
Next earnings: Aug 12, 2026 · Before open
Signal
Mixed11
Price
1
Move-1.62%Negative session
Volume
1
Volume1.4× avgNormal activity
Technical
1
RSIRSI 51Momentum positive
PRICE
Prev Close
29.71
Open
29.79
Day Range29.00 – 29.79
29.00
29.79
52W Range15.35 – 32.93
15.35
32.93
79% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
20.9K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
10.9x
Value territory
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
No dividend
Beta
0.61
Low vol
Performance
1D
-1.62%
5D
-1.91%
1M
-3.85%
3M
-0.58%
6M
+56.65%
YTD
+20.89%
1Y
+45.71%
Best: 6M (+56.65%)Worst: 1M (-3.85%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
BEARISH
revenue -12% YoY · thin -30% gross margin
Valuation
CHEAP
P/E 11x vs ~20x sector
Health
WEAK
CR 1.0 (low) · FCF negative
Bearish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$233.33M
Revenue TTM$28.66M
Net Income TTM$21.48M
Free Cash Flow-$40.86M
Gross Margin-30.3%
Net Margin75.0%
Operating Margin-72.3%
Return on Equity10.8%
Return on Assets4.0%
Debt / Equity0.75
Current Ratio0.98
EPS TTM$2.70
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock

Lot sale closings and absorption pace at Barton Creek and West Killeen developments (timing drives quarterly revenue volatility)

Austin metro housing market strength - new home sales, median prices, builder sentiment

Development project approvals and entitlement progress (zoning, permits unlock land value)

Land acquisition announcements in Austin growth corridors

Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle

high - Land development is highly cyclical, dependent on homebuilder confidence and end-buyer housing demand. Austin's tech-heavy economy amplifies sensitivity to white-collar employment trends. Revenue growth of 213% likely reflects recovery from prior slowdown rather than sustainable run-rate. Small market cap and concentrated geographic exposure create amplified volatility to local economic conditions.

Interest Rates

Mortgage rates directly impact housing affordability and homebuilder land acquisition appetite. Rising rates compress builder margins and reduce lot purchase velocity, extending Stratus's inventory turn cycles. The company's 1.18 debt/equity ratio means rising rates also increase financing costs on land carry and development loans. Higher Treasury yields make income-producing real estate assets less attractive on a relative yield basis.

Key Risks

Austin market concentration risk - single metro exposure to local economic shocks, tech sector volatility, or regulatory changes (property taxes, development restrictions)

Entitlement and permitting risk - Texas development regulations, environmental constraints (Edwards Aquifer recharge zone), and neighborhood opposition can delay or prevent projects

Climate risk - Texas drought conditions and water availability constraints may limit development approvals in Hill Country locations

Investor Profile

value/special situations - Small-cap real estate development attracts investors seeking Austin exposure with asset value optionality. The 46.7% one-year return and recent 50%+ rally suggest momentum traders have entered. Illiquid float and lumpy earnings make this unsuitable for institutional investors requiring daily liquidity. Typical holders include regional value funds, real estate specialists, and high-net-worth individuals with local market knowledge.

Watch on Earnings
Austin metro housing starts and building permits (PERMIT series, Travis/Williamson counties)30-year fixed mortgage rates (MORTGAGE30US) - primary affordability driverAustin unemployment rate and tech sector job growth (local employment data)Homebuilder sentiment indices (NAHB Housing Market Index)
Health Radar
1 strong2 watch3 concern
31/100
Liquidity
0.98Concern
Leverage
0.75Strong
Coverage
-13.2xConcern
ROE
10.8%Watch
ROIC
-2.8%Concern
Cash
$74MWatch
ANALYST COVERAGE1 analysts
BUY
Buy
1100%
1 Buy (100%)0 Hold (0%)0 Sell (0%)
Full report →
Stock Health
Composite Score
2 of 5 signals bullish
3/10
Technicals
RSI RangeRSI 51 — Bullish momentum
Volume
Volume FlowDistribution — institutional selling
Fundamentals
Last EarningsMissed estimates
Analyst ConsensusBuy
LiquidityCurrent Ratio 0.98 — liquidity risk
Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 18, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
In 89 days
PDividend PaymentAug 31, 2026
In 106 days
Technicals
Technical SetupBEARISH
Technicals →

Trend

PullbackGolden Cross · 50D leads 200D by 31.6%

-1.5% vs SMA 50 · +29.5% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI50.7
Neutral territory
MACD-0.01
Below zero — bearish pulse · compressing
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$32.93+12.7%
Current
$29.23
EMA 50
$29.11-0.4%
EMA 200
$23.08-21.0%
52W Low
$15.35-47.5%
52-Week RangeNear 52-week high
$15.3579th %ile$32.93
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Distribution Pressure

Distribution pattern detected. More selling days than accumulation over the past 20 sessions. Not a conducive environment for a squeeze.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:2
Dist days:7
Edge:+5 dist
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)24K
Recent Vol (5D)
20K-19%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts
Earnings HistorySTRS
Last 5Q
-843.7%avg beat
Beat 0 of 5 quartersMissed 5 Estimates rising
-133%
Q4'09
-100%
Q1'10
-156%
Q2'10
-3505%
Q3'10
-325%
Q4'10
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
* Negative EPS shown at reduced height
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →
0 Buys/6 SellsNet Selling
NET SELLERS$0 bought · $1.5M sold · 30d window
Oasis Management Co…10 Percent Own…
$22K
May 7
SELL
Oasis Management Co…10 Percent Own…
$297K
May 4
SELL
Oasis Management Co…10 Percent Own…
$300K
Apr 27
SELL
Oasis Management Co…10 Percent Own…
$300K
Apr 27
SELL
Oasis Management Co…10 Percent Own…
$148K
Apr 28
SELL
Oasis Management Co…10 Percent Own…
$15K
Apr 22
SELL
Financials

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

1
Oasis Management Co Ltd.
1.1M
2
INGALLS & SNYDER LLC
897K
3
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
384K
4
BlackRock, Inc.
355K
5
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
161K
6
RBF Capital, LLC
133K
7
Hodges Capital Management Inc.
132K
8
STATE STREET CORP
88K
News & Activity

STRS News

About

stratus properties is a real estate development company known for the quality of the residential and commercial communities that it builds. our communities are known for their careful planning, attention to detail and respect for the environment. we strive to create settings that make living, playing and working more enjoyable.

Industry
Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
CEO
William Armstrong
William H. ArmstrongChairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer
Erin Davis PickensSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
PeersReal Estate(7 companies)
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SymbolPriceDay %Mkt CapP/ERev GrwMarginELO
STRS
$29.23-1.62%$233M10.8-4479.1%4005.5%1500
$213.74-1.84%$150.9B106.3+3582.4%878.3%1508
$140.53-1.49%$131.0B35.2+717.6%3880.1%1509
$1059.44-1.87%$104.5B73.3+585.3%1457.9%1532
$170.63+0.08%$79.5B27.6+511.4%2376.5%1483
$188.51-2.25%$66.2B47.2+1004.0%2140.8%1517
$200.02-1.37%$65.0B13.8+671.9%7251.1%1505
Sector avg-1.48%44.9+370.5%3141.4%1508