Toll Brothers reported a strong first quarter with significant increases in net income, earnings per share, contract value, and backlog value. The company also repurchased shares and repaid debt, reflecting financial strength and flexibility.
Net income increased to $96.5 million, or $0.76 per share diluted, compared to $56.9 million, or $0.41 per share diluted, in the prior year's first quarter.
Net signed contract value rose by 68% to $2.51 billion, with a 59% increase in contracted homes to 2,874 units.
Backlog value grew by 37% to $7.47 billion, and homes in backlog increased by 38% to 8,888 units.
The company repurchased approximately 4.0 million shares for $179.4 million and voluntarily repaid $150.0 million of its senior unsecured bank term loan.
The company provided guidance for the second quarter and full fiscal year 2021, including projections for deliveries, average prices, gross margins, and SG&A expenses.
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