Meritage Homes reported a strong start to the year with record-high quarterly sales orders and a significant increase in diluted EPS. The company's performance was driven by a healthy supply of available inventory and strong market conditions.
Achieved highest quarterly sales orders due to an average absorption pace of 4.9 per month.
Delivered 3,507 homes, with nearly 50% coming from intra-quarter sales orders, resulting in a record backlog conversion rate of 138%.
Increased book value per share by 17% year-over-year to $129.98 and generated a return on equity of 18.0%.
Put nearly 6,300 net new lots under control, representing an estimated 43 future communities, and spent $430 million on land acquisition and development.
The Company is providing the following updated guidance for full year 2024, based on first quarter 2024 results and current market conditions:
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