Toll Brothers Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Toll Brothers reported strong Q4 2022 results, with net income of $640.5 million and earnings per share of $5.63. Home sales revenues increased by 21% to $3.6 billion, and adjusted gross margin improved to 29.0%. Despite a challenging market, the company is positioned for a solid FY 2023 due to a strong backlog.
Net income and earnings per share increased to $640.5 million and $5.63, respectively.
Home sales revenues rose by 21% to $3.6 billion, with 3,765 homes delivered.
Adjusted home sales gross margin improved to 29.0%, a 310-basis point increase.
Net signed contract value decreased by 56% to $1.3 billion, reflecting a softer market.
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Forward Guidance
Toll Brothers anticipates delivering 1,750 to 1,850 units in Q1 2023, with an average delivered price per home between $950,000 and $970,000. The adjusted home sales gross margin is expected to be 27.0%, and SG&A as a percentage of home sales revenues is projected at 13.5%.
Positive Outlook
- Strong backlog of homes valued at $8.9 billion at fiscal year end.
- Sufficient land under control to increase community count by 10% in FY 2023.
- Solid balance sheet with over $3.0 billion of liquidity at fiscal year end.
- Expectation to generate significant cash flow from operations in FY 2023.
- Long-term prospects for the housing market remain positive due to demographic and migration trends.
Challenges Ahead
- Dramatic increase in mortgage rates presents a challenging market.
- Many homebuyers are on the sidelines, waiting for clarity on the direction of mortgage rates and the overall economy.
- Net signed contracts were down 60% in units and 56% in dollars in the fourth quarter.
- Uncertain demand environment requires balancing the delivery of backlog with the generation of new sales.
- Pricing strategy reflects an evaluation of local market dynamics and appropriate price adjustments will continue to be made as FY 2023 progresses.
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