SUN COMMUNITIES INCSUI
SUN COMMUNITIES INC Revenue Disclosure
Revenue Recognition
As a real estate owner and operator, the majority of our revenue consists of Income from real property from site and home leases that are accounted for pursuant to ASC 842, "Leases." Other revenue streams, such as those generated from home sales and ancillary activities, are accounted for pursuant to ASC 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," except for those that are within the scope of other topics in the FASB ASC. For transactions in the scope of ASC 606, we recognize revenue when control of goods or services transfers to the customer, in the amount that we expect to receive for the transfer of goods or provision of services. Due to the nature and timing of our identified revenue streams, there were no material outstanding performance obligations as of December 31, 2025.
Income from real property - includes revenue from residents and guests in our communities, who lease the site on which their home or RV is located and either own or lease their home or RV, rental home revenue, and short-term vacation home and site rentals. Resident leases are generally for a time period not to exceed one year or month to month and are renewable by mutual agreement between the parties, or in some cases, as provided by statute. Revenues from site and home leases fall under the scope of ASC 842, and are accounted for as operating leases with straight-line recognition. We combine fixed lease and non-lease components and account for them as a single lease component per ASC 842. The non-lease components primarily consist of reimbursement for utility services at our communities. In accordance with the practical expedient criteria, we noted that the timing and pattern of transfer for the lease and non-lease components are the same, and the leases qualify as operating leases. Accordingly, we present rental revenues and utility recoveries as a single lease component within Income from real property in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Additionally, we include collections of real estate taxes from residents and guests within Income from real property. As a lessor, we also receive variable lease payments, usually from revenue derived from percentage-based leases. The revenue from these leases is accounted for on an as earned basis. We also have a number of short-term leases that are accounted for on an as earned basis. All our revenues are recognized net of taxes collected from customers and submitted to taxing authorities. Real estate taxes are recorded as a liability when collected and released when payments are remitted to tax authorities.
Revenue from home sales - SHS, our U.S. taxable REIT subsidiary, and Park Holidays sell manufactured homes to current and prospective residents in our communities. We recognize revenue from home sales pursuant to ASC 606. Manufactured homes are not permanent fixtures or improvements to the underlying real estate and we therefore do not consider them to be subject to the guidance in ASC 360-20, "Real Estate Sales." In accordance with ASC 606, we recognize revenue from home sales at the time of closing when control of the home transfers to the customer. After closing of the sale transaction, we have no remaining performance obligation. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $15.6 million and $24.5 million, respectively, of receivables from contracts with customers, which consists of home sales proceeds, and are presented as a component of Notes and other receivables, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. These receivables represent balances owed to us for previously completed performance obligations for sales of manufactured homes.
Ancillary - ancillary revenues are primarily composed of proceeds from restaurant, golf, merchandise, retail, service, and other activities at our MH and RV communities. Revenues at communities in the UK are recognized at the point of sale when control of the good or service transfers to the customer and our performance obligation has been satisfied.
Interest income - is earned primarily on our cash balances and notes receivable. For our notes receivable, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balances of the underlying loans on a contractual yield basis over the life of the loan. Refer to Note 4, "Notes and Other Receivables," for additional information.
Brokerage commissions and other, net - comprise brokerage commissions for sales of manufactured homes at our communities, where we act as agent and arrange for a third party to transfer a manufactured home or a park model to a customer within one of our properties. Brokerage commission revenues are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606, and are recognized on a net basis at closing when the transaction is completed and our performance obligations have been fulfilled. Other revenues primarily include prepaid rent adjustments, proceeds from business interruption insurance, dividend income, and management fees earned from managing third-party-owned holiday parks.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 25, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 22, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.