Sep 30, 2023

D.R. Horton Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a strong Q4 with increased revenues and pre-tax income, driven by growth in net sales orders.

Key Takeaways

D.R. Horton reported a strong fourth quarter with a 9% increase in consolidated revenues to $10.5 billion and a consolidated pre-tax income of $2.0 billion. Net sales orders increased by 39%, reflecting strong demand despite higher mortgage rates. The company's financial position remains robust, with low leverage and significant liquidity.

Net income was $1.5 billion, or $4.45 per diluted share.

Consolidated revenues increased 9% to $10.5 billion.

Net sales orders increased 39% to 18,939 homes.

The Company repurchased 3.5 million shares of common stock for $423.1 million.

Rental operations generated $217.2 million of pre-tax income on revenues of $1.4 billion.

Total Revenue
$10.5B
Previous year: $9.64B
+9.0%
EPS
$4.45
Previous year: $4.67
-4.7%
Gross Profit
$2.82B
Previous year: $2.88B
-1.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.87B
Previous year: $2.54B
+52.5%
Free Cash Flow
$2B
Previous year: $1.08B
+84.7%
Total Assets
$32.6B
Previous year: $30.4B
+7.4%

D.R. Horton

D.R. Horton

Forward Guidance

D.R. Horton provided initial guidance for fiscal year 2024, including consolidated revenues of approximately $36.0 billion to $37.0 billion and homes closed by homebuilding operations of 86,000 homes to 89,000 homes.

Positive Outlook

  • Consolidated revenues of approximately $36.0 billion to $37.0 billion
  • Homes closed by homebuilding operations of 86,000 homes to 89,000 homes
  • Cash flow provided by homebuilding operations of approximately $3.0 billion
  • Share repurchases of approximately $1.5 billion
  • Income tax rate in the range of 24.0% to 24.5%