LGI Homes Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
LGI Homes reported a net income increase of 52.1% to $64.9 million for Q4 2019, with home sales revenues increasing by 42.5% to $605.6 million. The company closed 2,515 homes, a 35.8% increase, and the average home sales price rose by 4.9% to $240,815. Active selling communities increased to 106, up from 88 in Q4 2018.
Net income increased by 52.1% to $64.9 million.
Home sales revenues increased by 42.5% to $605.6 million.
Home closings increased by 35.8% to 2,515.
Average home sales price increased by 4.9% to $240,815.
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Forward Guidance
LGI Homes anticipates closing between 8,400 and 9,400 homes and ending the year with 120 to 130 active selling communities in 2020. The company projects a gross margin between 22.5% and 24.5%, and an adjusted gross margin between 24.5% and 26.5%. The average home sales price is expected to be between $235,000 and $245,000.
Positive Outlook
- Projected home closings between 8,400 and 9,400.
- Targeting 120 to 130 active selling communities by year-end.
- Gross margin expected between 22.5% and 24.5%.
- Adjusted gross margin projected between 24.5% and 26.5%.
- Average home sales price expected between $235,000 and $245,000.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance assumes similar economic conditions to early 2020.
- Projections depend on consistent average home sales price.
- Construction costs must remain in line with recent experience.
- Land availability must remain consistent.
- Land development costs must remain consistent.