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Sep 30, 2024
Forestar Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Forestar reported an increase in net income and revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Key Takeaways
Forestar Group Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter with a 13% increase in net income to $81.6 million and revenues of $551.4 million. The company sold 5,374 lots during the quarter and ended the year with a lot position of 95,100 lots.
Net income increased 13% to $81.6 million, or $1.60 per diluted share.
Pre-tax income increased 14% to $108.5 million, with a pre-tax profit margin of 19.7%.
Revenues totaled $551.4 million on 5,374 lots sold.
The company's lot position at the end of the quarter was 95,100 lots.
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Forward Guidance
Forestar expects to deliver between 16,000 and 16,500 lots, generating $1.6 billion to $1.65 billion of revenue.
Positive Outlook
- Strong balance sheet and ample liquidity provide flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions.
- Company is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the shortage of finished lots in the homebuilding industry.
- Disciplined approach to investing capital to enhance long-term value.
- Focus on maximizing returns by balancing pace of sales and lot pricing.
- Expect to continue aggregating significant market share over the next few years.
Challenges Ahead
- Effect of D.R. Horton’s controlling level of ownership.
- Cyclical nature of the homebuilding and lot development industries.
- Impact of significant inflation, higher interest rates or deflation.
- Supply shortages and other risks of acquiring land, construction materials and skilled labor.
- Impacts of weather conditions and natural disasters.