Forestar Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Forestar Group Inc. reported a decrease in net income to $16.5 million and revenues to $250.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The company sold 2,333 lots and invested $684.4 million in land acquisition and development.
Net income totaled $16.5 million or $0.32 per diluted share.
Revenues of $250.4 million on 2,333 lots sold.
Land acquisition and development investments totaled $684.4 million.
Owned and controlled lots of 106,000 at December 31, 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Forestar expects lot deliveries to increase over the remaining three quarters of fiscal 2025. They anticipate delivering between 16,000 and 16,500 lots, generating $1.6 billion to $1.65 billion of revenue, and plan to invest approximately $2.0 billion in land acquisition and development.
Positive Outlook
- Expects lot deliveries to increase over the remaining three quarters
- Anticipates delivering between 16,000 and 16,500 lots
- Generating $1.6 billion to $1.65 billion of revenue
- Plan to invest approximately $2.0 billion in land acquisition and development
- Strong balance sheet and liquidity give flexibility to adapt to market conditions
Challenges Ahead
- First quarter is expected to be the lowest delivery quarter
- Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased 57%
- Pre-tax income for the quarter decreased 57%
- Revenues totaled $250.4 million in the first quarter compared to $305.9 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2024.
- Lots sold during the first quarter decreased 26%