ASX 200 company Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ) is in focus today after the retirement village operator posted record quarterly sales, achieving 420 sales of occupation rights in Q3 2025, including 244 new sales and 176 resales.
What did Summerset Group report?
- 420 total occupation rights sales in Q3 2025 (244 new sales, 176 resales)
- 3Q25 marks highest-ever quarterly sales in company history
- Year-to-date (YTD) sales for 2025: 1,112 (598 new, 514 resales)
- 29% of Q3 sales were Care Occupation Rights Agreements (ORAs)
- Over 52% of New Zealand sales came from outside major metropolitan areas
What else do investors need to know?
Summerset continues to see strong demand across its diverse portfolio, with regional villages performing particularly well. Standout performers this quarter were Summerset Boulcott, Summerset by the Dunes, and Summerset Palms.
The company is also ramping up its Australian growth. It is set to open village centres at Cambridge (Waikato) and Cranbourne North (Victoria) by year end. In addition, construction has begun on its fourth Victorian village at Oakleigh South, with Chirnside Park welcoming its first residents in mid-2026.
What did Summerset Group management say?
Commenting on the result, Summerset CEO Scott Scoullar said:
We've worked hard throughout the business to bring new residents into our villages, it's pleasing to achieve our highest ever sales quarter in this difficult market.
What's next for Summerset Group?
Summerset remains on track with its full-year forecast, aiming to deliver between 650 and 730 homes by the end of 2025. Management highlighted growing demand for care-focused offerings, with Care ORAs now making up a growing part of sales.
Looking ahead, Summerset's strategy focuses on diversifying its portfolio and expanding in Australia, while continuing to develop new sites across New Zealand and Victoria.
Summerset Group share price snapshot
Over the past twelve months, Summerset Group shares have declined 9%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has increased 9% over the same period.
