Tri Pointe Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
TRI Pointe Group reported a strong second quarter with a significant rebound from the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Net income increased by 115% year-over-year, driven by double-digit revenue growth and significant margin expansion. The company saw improving order trends throughout the quarter, culminating in a 28% year-over-year increase in net new home orders in June.
Net new home orders in June increased by 28% year-over-year, including a 36% increase in California.
Backlog dollar value at quarter-end rose by 17% year-over-year to $1.7 billion.
Homebuilding gross margin percentage increased to 21.6%, up from 17.0% in the prior year.
Diluted earnings per share reached $0.43, a 115% improvement over the prior-year period.
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Forward Guidance
The following outlook is based on the Company’s backlog as of June 30, 2020, current market dynamics and management’s estimates. For the third quarter of 2020, the Company anticipates delivering between 1,100 and 1,200 homes at an average sales price between $620,000 and $630,000.
Positive Outlook
- The Company anticipates delivering between 1,100 and 1,200 homes
- The Company anticipates average sales price between $620,000 and $630,000
- The Company expects its homebuilding gross margin percentage will be in the range of 20.0% to 21.0%
- The Company anticipates its SG&A expense as a percentage of homes sales revenue will be in the range of 10.2% to 10.7%
- The Company expects its effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2020 will be in the range of 25% to 26%
Challenges Ahead
- Significant uncertainty regarding COVID-19 and future developments
- The duration and severity of the outbreak
- The related short-term and long-term impacts on the economy
- Disruptions to the economy that may result from the pandemic
- Actual results could differ
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income