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Sep 30, 2024
Meritage Homes Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Meritage Homes reported solid results driven by a pivot to affordable, quick-turning move-in ready homes and effective capital allocation strategy, resulting in record backlog conversion and increased book value per share.
Key Takeaways
Meritage Homes reported a slight year-over-year increase in home closings and a record backlog conversion rate, driven by a pivot to affordable, quick-turning move-in ready homes. Despite a decrease in average sales price, the company achieved solid financial results, including diluted EPS of $5.34. The company continued to invest in growth through land acquisition and development while also returning cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Home closings increased by 8% year-over-year, with a record 145% backlog conversion rate.
Diluted EPS reached $5.34, supported by a home closing gross margin of 24.8% and SG&A leverage of 9.9%.
The company invested $659.4 million in land acquisition and development, adding nearly 7,800 net new lots under control.
Cash dividends and share repurchases totaled $57.1 million, reflecting a focus on returning capital to shareholders.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is providing the following guidance for the fourth quarter of 2024, based on year to date results and current market conditions:
Positive Outlook
- Home closing volume between 3,750-3,950 units
- Home closing revenue between $1.50-1.59 billion
- Home closing gross margin between 22.5-23.5%
- Effective tax rate approximately 22.5%
- Diluted EPS between $4.10-4.60
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