PulteGroup reported a strong second quarter with a 3% increase in home sale revenues to $2.5 billion and net income of $349 million, or $1.29 per share. The company benefited from a recovery in new home sales driven by low interest rates and a restricted supply of existing homes. They also repaid $700 million on its revolving credit facility, leaving $1.7 billion in cash.
Net income was $1.29 per share.
Home sale revenues increased 3% to $2.5 billion.
Homebuilding gross margin increased 80 basis points to 23.9%.
Backlog of 13,214 homes was up 12% with backlog value up 13% to $5.8 billion.
The company is encouraged about the back half of 2020 and plans to provide guidance for the remainder of the year as part of our second quarter earnings call.
Analyze how earnings announcements historically affect stock price performance