Jun 30, 2024

PulteGroup Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Earnings increased due to increases in closings, average sales price and gross margin.

Key Takeaways

PulteGroup reported a strong second quarter with earnings increasing by 19% to $3.83 per share. Home sale revenues increased by 10% to $4.4 billion, driven by an 8% increase in closings and a 2% increase in average sales price. The company also repurchased $314 million of common shares and $300 million of senior notes.

Earnings increased 19% to $3.83 Per Share

Home Sale Revenues Increased 10% to $4.4 Billion

Closings Increased 8% to 8,097 Homes; Average Sales Price Increased 2% to $549,000

Repurchased $314 Million of Common Shares and $300 Million of Senior Notes in the Quarter

Total Revenue
$4.6B
Previous year: $4.19B
+9.8%
EPS
$3.58
Previous year: $3
+19.3%
Total Closings Units
8.1K
Previous year: 7.52K
+7.7%
Total Avg Selling Price
$549K
Previous year: $540K
+1.7%
Total Backlog Units
12.98K
Previous year: 13.56K
-4.2%
Gross Profit
$1.39B
Previous year: $1.2B
+15.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.39B
Previous year: $1.73B
-19.4%
Free Cash Flow
$383M
Previous year: $718M
-46.7%
Total Assets
$16.5B
Previous year: $15.2B
+8.7%

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Forward Guidance

While interest rate movements can impact short-term homebuying demand, long-term market dynamics continue to benefit from a structural shortage of homes caused by years of underbuilding.