Toll Brothers Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Toll Brothers reported strong Q4 results with home sales revenues of $2.95 billion and earnings per share of $4.11. The company saw a significant increase in net signed contract value, while backlog value decreased. Adjusted gross margin and SG&A margin both beat guidance.
Net income was $445.5 million, with earnings per share at $4.11 diluted.
Home sales revenues reached $2.95 billion with 2,755 homes delivered.
Net signed contract value increased to $2.01 billion, with 2,038 contracts signed.
Backlog value stood at $6.95 billion at the end of the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
The company provided guidance for Q1 and full fiscal year 2024, including estimates for deliveries, average delivered price, adjusted home sales gross margin, and SG&A percentage.
Positive Outlook
- Deliveries are expected to be between 1,800 and 1,900 units for Q1 2024 and 9,850 to 10,350 units for the full fiscal year.
- The average delivered price per home is projected to be $985,000 - $1,005,000 for Q1 2024 and $940,000 - $960,000 for the full fiscal year.
- Adjusted home sales gross margin is anticipated to be 28.0% for Q1 2024 and 27.9% for the full fiscal year.
- Period-end community count is expected to be 375 for Q1 2024 and 410 for the full fiscal year.
- Tax rate is projected at 26.0% for both Q1 2024 and the full fiscal year.
Challenges Ahead
- Other income, income from unconsolidated entities, and gross margin from land sales and other is expected to be $(10) million for Q1 2024.
- SG&A, as a percentage of home sales revenues, is projected to be 12.4% for Q1 2024 and 9.9% for the full fiscal year.
- Home Sales Revenues decreased by 18% compared to FY 2022’s fourth quarter
- Delivered homes were down 27% compared to FY 2022’s fourth quarter
- Backlog value was down 22% compared to FY 2022’s fourth quarter
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income