Taylor Morrison Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Taylor Morrison reported strong second-quarter results with a 23% increase in net sales orders and a 20% increase in total revenue compared to the prior year quarter. The company's focus on virtual experience and innovative tools has contributed to its strong sales performance.
Net sales orders increased by approximately 23% year-over-year.
Average monthly sales pace per community tied the highest level for the second quarter in years.
Home closings increased by approximately 24% year-over-year.
Total revenue increased by more than 20% compared to the prior year quarter.
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Forward Guidance
The company provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2020, including expectations for average active community count, home closings, GAAP home closings gross margin, effective tax rate, and diluted share count.
Positive Outlook
- Average active community count is expected to be about 410 for Q3 2020.
- Home closings are expected to be between 3,000 and 3,200 for Q3 2020.
- GAAP home closings gross margin is expected to be in the mid-to-high 16 percent range for Q3 2020.
- SG&A as a percentage of home closings revenue is expected to be in the low 10 percent range for full year 2020.
- Land and development spend is expected to be approximately $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion for full year 2020.
Challenges Ahead
- A debt refinancing charge of $8 million is expected for Q3 2020.
- Effective tax rate is expected to be about 22 percent for Q3 2020.
- Effective tax rate is expected to be about 25 percent for full year 2020.
- GAAP home closings gross margin is expected to be in the low-to-mid 16 percent range for full year 2020.
- Diluted share count is expected to be about 129 million for full year 2020.
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